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… in the media is a problem in American society today. The effect can be severe and widespread. The people exposed to this media violence are mostly children. They are very impressionable and imitate what they see hear and are told by their…

… started out innocent and innovative. But in the years since its creation television has slowly eroded the foundation of our unique election process. It has turned a sacred tradition and reduced it to a pathetic sideshow. Inspiring election speeches…

… how the media has had a transforming effect on all aspects of US politics. The most important effect the media has had on our political system today is within our foreign affairs and policymaking. The media has increased access to information, created…

… that one asks one’s own self. When looked at there are many different views on this subject, however because of the numerous numbers of different views, it is only possible to look at three of the discourses. The three discourses of matter to be…

… since President-elect Bill Clinton promised to end the military’s ban of admitting gays and lesbians into the armed services the question whether or not it should be banned became a very hot and controversial issue. Despite the conclusion by the Pentago…

… Animal Testing? Is the use of animals in research justified? Should animal experimentation be permitted? Should these animals be liberated? A logical person would say the benefits justify the research. Without animal testing, products would…

… or mandatory notification of communities when a sex-offender is released from prison. Some states are even imposing lifetime probation for all child-molesters, with constant monitoring of even day-to-day activities. Under the law, an offender is…

… The use of alcohol is an overpowering issue of our society. It is used in religious ceremonies, during socialization, and its presence is seen everywhere. Alcohol comes in many forms such as beer, wine, and hard liquor. Its use has been praised,…

… what exactly are these two things? Media being any material pertaining to news, billboards, or the signs displayed on the windows of the nearest grocery store. Whether it’s radio, television, or newspapers all of it is considered to be media.…

… or New Frontier?" Jarol Manheim and Douglas Rushkoff present opposing views of the media. Both authors raise the questions of what the media represents and what messages the media tries to send to the public. Is the media's coverage of events just for…