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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How does stigma and discrimination, as witnessed in Jamaica, perpetuate the global HIV/AIDS epidemic?: 1 of 22

Jamaica has one of the world's highest murder rates. One far too common cause of murder in Jamaica is for it to become public knowledge that one is gay or is infected with HIV/AIDS Stigma and discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS and gay people in Jamaica is endemic and perpetuates the global HIV/AIDS epidemic because ...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the US bear for helping to solve the Iraqi refugee crisis?: 3 of 33

One in five Iraqis has been displaced according to the Refugee Agency of the United Nations. The UN adds that "the United States has started a refugee crisis in Iraq." The Iraq war has created a refugee crisis of vast proportions. The UN notes that there are 2.5 million people displaced in Iraq and another 2 million refugees...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 9 of 86

Children crave stability in life. Divorce causes a lot of change in their lives so it is very important to also add new routines to ensure calm and stability will soon settle into their new lifestyle. It is also crucial to maintain a cordial relationship with your ex-spouse in front of the children. Children will be full of ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother's Day without mom: 5 of 41

I lost my Mother in 2002. She died just 4 months after her own mother passed. It has been 5 loooong years since I have seen my Mother and I miss her every day. After she died an elderly neighbor told me: "You never get over it and you'll never be the same." I thought those words were very harsh at the time, but now they ring...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What are the key obstacles to obtaining sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and what steps are necessary to overcome them?: 3 of 21

You probably have a tiny bit of the Congo in your pocket, purse or on your desk. Your cell phone, computer, camcorder and stereo most likely contain the mineral coltan. Much of the world's supply of this mineral is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire). Coltan and other minerals such as cassiterite ...
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How exercise at the gym compares to hiking on the trail: 2 of 14

A varied exercise regimen is important to maintaining motivation. Exercising at the gym and hiking outdoors both offer superb fitness benefits. Try to exercise both indoors and out to vary your routine and keep your workouts stimulating. Exercising at the gym provides a chance to participate in many different fitness activit...
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and school-aged children: 1 of 4

A daily routine helps a child with attention deficit hyperactivity stay organized and focused and is crucial to the child's emotional well being and academic success. The time before school should allow time for the child to take any medications needed and eat breakfast to ensure the school day begins with the child ready to...
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Are the US and Israel bluffing Iran with an attack to force changes in policy?: 7 of 27

Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel, warns Iran of "devastating repercussions" if Iran continues to take action to develop nuclear weapons. Israel takes this strong stand because Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of Iran has said "Israel should be wiped off the map." Iran continues to provoke the United States and Israel by t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Ways working parents can manage school-aged children in the summer: 11 of 41

Families with two working parents are the norm in America now. Rising gas, food, and college costs are making it more of a necessity than ever for both parents to work. As summer approaches many parents are in a quandary about how to take care of the children during the break from school. There are a myriad of solutions avai...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What would be the most dramatic difference, in terms of U.S. foreign policy, between a President John McCain and a President Barack Obama?: 12 of 43

"The days of compromising our values are over." Obama made this statement about how America's legacy is now strongly tainted by the Iraq war. Foreign relations are strained and world citizens disdain America's choice to attack Iraq in a war based on false intelligence. Change is needed to restore America's reputation as a co...