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How Exclusionary Zoning Perpetuated Racial Inequality

What is exclusionary zoning? How did exclusionary zoning laws turn black neighborhoods into slums? Exclusionary zoning is the use of racial zoning laws to prohibit Blacks from owning homes in white neighborhoods and vice versa. These racial zoning laws were structured to ensure blacks were confined in densely packed zones adjacent to industrial areas or the pollution industry leading to the deterioration of these neighborhoods into slums. Read on to learn more about how exclusionary zoning laws disadvantaged African Americans.

Why Hereditary Monarchies Are Inherently Evil

What’s the problem with hereditary monarchy? How does a monarchical form of government compare to a republic? According to Thomas Paine, monarchical governments are inherently evil, and hereditary monarchies are particularly unjust. Compared to a republican form of government, the monarchical rule is inferior because it is based on the idea of the inherent superiority of some men over others. In this article, we’ll analyze monarchies as a system of government.

Thomas Paine: Government Is About Security

The Color of Law Review: Segregation by Law

What is the purpose of government? Do you think nations could live and cooperate effectively without a central rule? According to Thomas Paine, the government’s main purpose is to protect its citizens from the inherent vice in humanity and to provide its citizens with security. Because evil develops in society and among humans, they agree to enter into a contract where they give up some of their freedoms for protection from said evil. In this article, we will analyze Thomas Paine’s ideal government.

The Influence of Commercials on Capitalism and Politics

How do television commercials influence purchasing decision-making? What’s the problem with making a purchase based on a tv commercial recommendation? Television commercials rely on images, emotions, and stories. Because of this, commercials are able to influence what you buy or who you support without providing you with market research or relevant facts to back it up. Here’s how the influence of commercials have spread from business to politics to our relationship with history.

Housing Segregation Today and Why It Persists

Why do we still have housing segregation today? Why is it difficult to fix the causes of persistent housing segregation? We still have housing segregation today because of the historical legacy of segregationist public housing policies and the vicious cycle those policies created. Persistent problems like income disadvantages, race-blind policy, and flawed social programs have made it difficult to fix housing segregation. Read more to fully understand the nature of housing segregation today.

Healthcare System Comparison: The U.S. vs. the World

How does the American healthcare system compare to other developed countries? Why is healthcare so expensive in America? Generally, healthcare systems in other countries show better quality for a lower cost compared to the United States. Despite the high amounts Americans spend on healthcare, it’s never quite clear what they are paying for—the medical outcomes are mediocre at best. This article takes a look at healthcare system comparison between the United States and several other developed countries, ranging in the degree of government intervention.

Affordable Healthcare Act: Achievements and Pitfalls

Under what president was the Affordable Healthcare Act enacted? And what is the main reason it failed to live up to its promises? One of Obama’s hallmark achievements was passing the Affordable Care Act. While it made good progress in some areas, it ultimately fell very far from its original sweeping vision. Here’s an overview of its achievements and its pitfalls.

Victimhood Chic: Blaming Others Means More Problems

What is victimhood chic? How can blaming others for your problems create even more problems? “Victimhood chic” is Mark Manson’s term for the trend of playing the victim. Social media heightens this problem by giving people a platform to join the public blame game. However, this trend creates a repeating cycle of outrage that undermines productive conversation. Continue reading to learn more about the victimhood chic trend.

How Democracies Die: Quotes to Make You Think

Are you looking look for quotes from How Democracies Die? What do these quotes mean and how can they encourage you to talk about democracy? How Democracies Die is about how authoritarians come to power, and how the U.S. can prevent having this fate. These five quotes can help explain why it’s so important to be pro-democracy and preserve democratic principles. Keep reading for five thought-provoking How Democracies Die quotes.

Celebrities in Politics: Trump and the Media Frenzy

Why are there celebrities in politics? How did this culture inspire someone like Trump to run for office? There are numerous instances of celebrities in politics in the U.S. Arguably the most successful campaign run by a celebrity was Donald Trump’s presidential election in 2016. Read more about celebrities in politics and how it lead to the the election of Donald Trump.