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I am a UC Riverside alumni with a BA in Political Science. I recently graduated and decided to take time off before heading to law school. I am currently exploring career opportunities in writing and education. My research interestes are ecclectic like my

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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What is the responsibility of American companies and consumers for unsafe working conditions in Chinese factories?: 1 of 97
More than any other developing nation, China has profited immensely from the investment of the textile and other industries. However, the tons of cheap products that benefit Western and Chinese investors have been made at the expense of China's labor force and the environment. Throughout the developing world American industri... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Understanding communism: 1 of 56
Communism typically conjures up images of the Chinese or Soviet societies. However, neither society was truly communistic. Both China and Russia are actually closer to reaching communism today than they were when their revolutions began, at least according to Marx.Communism was first allied with Socialism in 1849 when Karl Ma... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 6 of 122
Unfortunate events are inevitable in life and although there is nothing anyone can do to avoid things like illness, old age, and death, using three strategies will make the world a more positive place.1. Start and end the day by counting your blessings. It is so easy to carry the worries of the world to bed, causing nightmare... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Reasons to be a vegetarian: 2 of 28
Starting a vegetarian diet is the greatest sacrifice anyone can make for the earth. Each year, meat eating takes a huge toll on the environment, Vegetarianism is far less wasteful. Although it sounds scary, renouncing (or at least reducing the intake of) meat is simple, delicious, and not to mention a very healthy way to live... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Must-have party supplies: 1 of 10
Hosting a great party is like any other business activity, it usually boils down to who you know. However, if Snoop Dogg is not in your Rolodex do not despair; just follow a few simple tips to make sure you and your guests have a night to remember. Firstly, before any guests are invited make sure you know what kind of event y... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism How to convert to Buddhism: 3 of 14
The different schools of Buddhism have varying ceremonies but for most Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists a prospective convert must take refuge in the three jewels and undertake the five precepts to officially be considered a Buddhist in the community. Undertaking the five precepts is a promise to give up suffering by ending f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The concept of justice: 16 of 59
Aristotle greatly influenced the western concept of justice; he held that judgments of justice should focus on treating similar cases alike. Aristotle's requirements of justice are mirrored in the reliance of court precedents in the common law. Precedents are very useful in measuring Justice because qualitative measurements a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We are creating a complacent generation: 20 of 60
Complacency is perhaps the most deleterious of all societal afflictions. Complacency is occurs when delusion strikes society at large, causing the constituents of it to overlook the evils ruining their world. World War II occurred largely due to complacency. Germans allowed malignant individuals to take power and simply follo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 281 of 759
When the day has passed and history done;Man wearily searches for fun.At his council is the night;To invigorate the spirit. The advisor is like a sage and saint.With his silence he gives consent,To revel in rowdy merriment.Yet, consent the man does not need.Per his mother,a night in bed is well spent indeed.Rest from the chal... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) Ethical shopping: Fair trade: 2 of 5
Imagine sewing for 16 hours a day, with no breaks, and no refuge from the sweltering heat of a poorly ventilated garment factory. For hundreds of thousands of women this image is daily life. The exploitation these women deal with is staggering, female sweatshop workers are subjected verbal/sexual abuse, toxic chemicals, dange... More..