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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues How does the media portray black America?: 1 of 34
Simply put it appears that the media in general tends to support and even highlight stereotypes for nearly every ethnic, social, and religious group that exists. In regards to black America the blunt fact that so many non-blacks raise an eyebrow whenever they see an educated or well-spoken black person on TV supports the ide... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Suicide girls: Feminism or pornography?: 1 of 12
The Suicide Girls are a growing group of girls whom model nude or partially nude. As an organization The Suicide Girls have their own magazine, their own internet and premium television programming, and many affiliations with a variety of companies and social groups most notably those involved in art, music, and entertainmen... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Today's rap music just too outrageous: 3 of 20
Rap music is overplayed, overdone, and really just bland and uninspiring these days. 95% of rap videos involve the true and tested formula of cars, women, money, and drinking. Its a stretch to call most rap artists actual 'artists'. Its impossible to tell the difference between the Lil Morons and Lil Moneybags of the rap ind... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Do victims of racism or sexism suffer more?: 11 of 46
Victims of racism tend to suffer more than victims of sexism. Both racism and sexism have been around for ages and both continue to appear in our society, although as some may argue, not nearly as often and widespread as in times past. Both of these things cause great harm to those who are victims of them, but I'd have to sa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values People should not be dependent on welfare: 28 of 81
The answer is no again and again. Welfare in theory is a great concept of social responsibility and humankind's caring for one another. Welfare in reality is a disaster and greatly abused by many. But what is a government to do? Eliminate welfare because some abuse it and leave the many that need it out in the cold? Many peo... More..