turn of the century‚ so the progressive movement grew outside government. In order to resolve the issues that were plaguing American life‚ progressives realized that reform had to be instituted at all levels of society. Because America’s population had become too diverse and complex‚ it was essential to avoid any reform movement that focused solely on a single aspect of the social and political structure (Sage). The goals of progressive reformers were intended to benefit the taxpayer‚ which
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Secondly‚ Character. I identify the eighth‚ “Possesses the concentration‚ self-discipline‚ and sustained attention and effort as demonstrated by their perseverance and application to studies‚” from the list provided to be the most important. Currently‚ I maintain a 4.0-grade point average‚ specifically a cumulative GPA of 4.027 which I intend to maintain until my senior year. I am a student with self-imposed standards that‚ at times‚ seem to drive me beyond my limits. Notably‚ my parents have never
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Education reform has been a heavily debated topic over the past several decades. This dispute‚ over education standards‚ peaked my interest due to my belief that the majority of students in public schools across the United States are underperforming in comparison to other first world countries. On the other hand some teachers and education professionals consider the existing policies adequate in teaching students‚ and they oppose any new regulations bestowed on by the federal government. These professionals
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1913‚ many changes have been implemented to the tax system. Rates and exemptions have shifted‚ marginal rates have sky rocketed‚ and the system has become very complex. Every time Congress implements new changes to the tax system it is called tax reform. Tax reformers have different goals. Some seek to reduce the level of taxation of all people by the government. Some seek to make the tax system more or less progressive. Others seek to simplify the tax system and make it more understandable‚ or more
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Stoughton contends that a more fundamental reform is necessary: the core principles of policing need to be adjusted to change how officers view their job and their relationship with the community. The article also contributes to the discussion by arguing that police reform requires changing officers’ attitudes about policing itself. A few things the article stated was to encourage rightful policing‚ the value
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Welfare Reform: A Permanent Solution or a Temporary Band-Aid? Welfare: handouts to the lazy‚ or a helping hand to those facing hard times? The debate continues‚ even in the face of sweeping welfare reform‚ which‚ for all of its sound and fury‚ has not helped or changed much. What’s wrong with welfare and how can we fix it? This is not a simple question‚ and there is no simple answer. However‚ one thing remains eminently clear. Welfare desperately needs to change. But where are we now? Are we
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As the final chord of our theatrical production‚ “The City of Angels‚” roared through the antique St. Petersburg High School auditorium‚ my cello and I found ourselves in the pit orchestra eager to vamoose home. The band continued to play as the audience left‚ though I dared not join in - I left that to the horns‚ drums‚ and guitar players. I secretly put my instrument in its case and snuck away‚ trying not to disturb the band. On my way to my car‚ cello in hand‚ I crossed paths with a member of
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have met very many great leaders and individuals in general. Each of these people had special characteristics and qualities that I believe made them so special. Not only did these people have unique traits‚ they all also possessed the four pillars of NHS. Service‚ scholarship‚ leadership‚ and character are all very important qualities that I believe every individual should acquire. Service is the act of helping or doing something for someone else. I believe service is a very important quality because
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Health Care Reform It should come as no surprise that the United States’ current health care system is in need of some major changes. Everyone knows that going to the doctor or hospital in the United States can cost a lot of money out of pocket‚ whether you have insurance or not. Americans who do have insurance pay into it with every pay check‚ only to go to the doctor and have to pay more. What it would be like to not have to worry about how much money there is in the bank when someone is
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and trade benefits to help governments in developing countries strengthen their economies‚ and finally introduce a national identity card that all workers must present when applying for employment and social services. The first step in Immigration reform is to limit the number of visas that we issue to immigrants to about 600‚000 which will nearly shrink the current number of about 1.1 million in half. The reason to do this will it forces talented citizens in developing countries to stay in their
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