Essays Tagged: "The Washington Post"

Marijuana

The statistic I chose to analyze was something I pulled from the Washington Post about a month ago. ... e article stated that '68% of high school seniors admitted to trying marijuana at least once during their high school career.' The article was about the resurfacing drug problem among the teenage age ... e resurfacing drug problem among the teenage age group. It was aimed at an audience of parents and others who could be affected by such an alarming rate.A number of thoughts crossed my mind when I rea ...

(3 pages) 32 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

38 Assisted Suicides

Picture yourself in this situation. You go to the doctor for a routine physical. Youlook fine. You feel good. All those exhausting workouts at the ... ow fat, high vitamin diet you're doctorrecommended. You have never felt better. You are essentially the epitome of a healthy,fit human being. Then, out of nowhere, you are diagnosed with a disorder of ... re, you are diagnosed with a disorder of the nervoussystem accompanied by chronic fatigue syndrome. The illness is permanent and there isno cure. It will only progress and worsen with time, and all yo ...

(2 pages) 55 0 4.3 Sep/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Tony Kornheiser

Tony Kornheiser is the self-admitted opinionated, sarcastic sports and style columnist for The Washington Post. Kornhei ... castic sports and style columnist for The Washington Post. Kornheiser's purpose is not to report to the reader an objective account of a sporting event, but rather to add humor to topics that range in ... Washington Redskins ('It's Now an Off-Road Vehicle,' November 5, 1996) to his lunch-time experience the other day ('In a Real Fix,' November 3, 1996). Kornheiser's diction, figurative language, and to ...

(5 pages) 30 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Welfare to Works Ride By, Yang

Welfare to Work RideMy paper is Welfare Reform and is called, "Welfare to Work Ride" from the Washington Post dated August 30, 1999. The article states that although welfare caseloads have d ... ng, many former welfare families continue to struggle. Welfare reform has not succeeded or failed...The 1996 reform fundamentally changed welfare. The old welfare program sent out assistance checks. N ...

(2 pages) 77 0 3.0 Aug/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Henry VIII the "Old King Cole" or Blue Beard approach is often under scrutiny. This essay affirms the Old King Cole approach, in which Henry acted out of the interests of the country.

The Wars of Roses - histories nastiest family feud; a bloody clash between opposing royal families, ... s nastiest family feud; a bloody clash between opposing royal families, that of York and Lancaster. The result of which would yield a king and its respective dynasty, ruling over the profound nation o ... and its respective dynasty, ruling over the profound nation of England. Since the unity of England the crown was frequently up for grabs, obtainable to anyone strong enough to seize it. It led to the ...

(5 pages) 62 0 4.8 Feb/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Blindness" by Jose Saramago.

Blindness...The whole novel keeps the question "what if" in the back of your mind. You constantly wonder what if ... in the back of your mind. You constantly wonder what if this really happened? What would I do? Well the world might just find out! SAARs the latest disease is very fatal and unfortunately very contagi ... atal and unfortunately very contagious. New York is already thinking about quarantining carriers of the disease as written in the Washington Post in the article Quarantine Island. Could this revert ba ...

(5 pages) 90 0 4.8 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Religion and the Media How religion is being covered in relationship to the fight against terrorism

Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, Attorney General John Ashcroft has been one of the most visib ... neral John Ashcroft has been one of the most visible members of the Bush Administration as he leads the domestic investigation into the attacks and the prevention of future terrorist actions. Though h ... orist actions. Though his intentions have been almost universally supported, his background bout as the son and grandson of Pentecostal ministers and his previous comments regarding his deep religious ...

(7 pages) 163 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

This essay includes a summary, quotes, the biggest issues, the arguements for the prosecutor and defendent,key dates, the people involved, and what happened as a result of Nixon v. US.

Watergate, as the scandal was dubbed, began with the burglary of the Democratic Party's campaign headquarters at t ... lary of the Democratic Party's campaign headquarters at the Watergate apartment and office complex. The burglary was committed on June 17, 1972 at 2:30 a.m. by five men: Bernard L. Barker, a former C. ... C.I.A. operative, Virgilio Gonzalez, a refugee from Cuba, James McCord, a security coordinator for the Republican National Committee and the Committee for the Re-election of the President, and a form ...

(7 pages) 78 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Space: Man or Machine?

Space: Man or Machine?For the first time in history, we have reached an area outside Earth. "In the past 10 years, with an agi ... years, with an aging space shuttle, a costly space station and missions mired in lower Earth orbit, the human program has languished, while the unmanned program has leapfrogged ahead with a string of ... with a string of spectacular feats of engineering and technological skill." (Washington Post) Over the years, NASA has developed amazing advances to help continue our research in space. Recently, the ...

(3 pages) 56 0 1.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Astronomy

A review of All the President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.

Review of All the President's MenAll the President's Men, written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, is an accoun ... President's Men, written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, is an account of the events concerning the break-in at the Watergate during Richard M. Nixon's term as President. Bernstein and Woodward ha ... M. Nixon's term as President. Bernstein and Woodward have the most authority to write this book, as they uncovered most of the details. During the investigation, they were both reporters for the Washi ...

(4 pages) 176 2 4.7 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

This is a short essay discussing the concept of zero tolerance in High school.

Implementation of Zero Tolerance' Jeanne Wright, of the Washington Post states, " Teachers across the country-from tough inner city schools to affluent ... r city schools to affluent suburban districts- are growing increasingly frustrated and fearful that their classrooms and hallways are being disrupted and turned into battlefields by a few violent and ... ed students intent on creating chaos'"(Grapes). Because of this escalating violence and drug use on the schools grounds, zero tolerance has evolved. The zero tolerance policy provides parameters for t ...

(11 pages) 206 0 4.4 Jan/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Response to the 2002 Washington Post article by Glenn Kessler, "Powell Pledges More Support For Colombia's Anti-Rebel War" Very opinion oriented.

ebel War--South America--Glenn Kessler--Washington Post, December 5th.In a startling example of why the United States is suffering from a growing deficit, the Bush administration has secured the right ... stration has secured the right from Congress to increase foreign aid to Colombia, as a corollary to the war on terrorism. Columbia has already received 1.8 million dollars, to spend on things like hel ...

(4 pages) 29 0 1.8 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Watergate and Richard Nixon

June 17, 1972, a burglary occurred that would not only change Richard Nixon's role as President of the United States, but the nations view on politicians in general. The break-in leaked fast and some ... view on politicians in general. The break-in leaked fast and some reporters at the Washington Post then began to write reports that the break in was linked to Nixon and his staff. The post had two re ...

(6 pages) 172 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

The Many Facets of Happiness

"Happiness" is a word with many diverse meanings. The Webster's Deluxe Unabridged Dictionary and Bartlett's Roget's Thesaurus gave definitions and syn ... s gave definitions and synonyms and various resources discussed "happiness" in very different ways. The Home Book of Shakespeare Quotations described how "happiness" would look if it were personified. ... escribed how "happiness" would look if it were personified. An article in the "Washington Post" and The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry inferred that "happiness" is a temporary frame of mind, yet T ...

(3 pages) 104 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Review of All the President's Men

All the President's Men, written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, is an account of the events concern ... written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, is an account of the events concerning the break-in at the Watergate during Richard M. Nixon's term as President. Bernstein and Woodward have the most auth ... M. Nixon's term as President. Bernstein and Woodward have the most authority to write this book, as they uncovered most of the details. During the investigation, they were both reporters for the Washi ...

(4 pages) 95 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Was the war in Iraq (this time) justified?

The term war is defined as the following: 1) armed conflict or fighting between nations or factions. ... following: 1) armed conflict or fighting between nations or factions. 2) Any conflict of struggle. The term "justified" is used to define the United States as free of blame for its part in the war. W ... of blame for its part in the war. Was it right for us to go to war with Iraq? Were reasons for war the right ones? I have to rely on my personal opinion, which I feel this war was not justified.Sadda ...

(4 pages) 136 1 2.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

"Is The United States presence in Iraq Justified?" Explain your points with adequate support. You have 3 hours. You may use your notes and references.

nment last June of 2003. Have a good time reading it! ^^*-------------------------------------------The article that the diplomat, Timothy Carney, from the Pentagon's Office of Reconstruction and Huma ... Timothy Carney, from the Pentagon's Office of Reconstruction and Humanitation Assistance (ORHA) on the Washington Post's Sunday (June 22, 2003 - Section B) painted a vivid picture of what the current ...

(3 pages) 80 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

"A Journalist's View"- Looking Backward at Us-by William Raspberry- AP Government Book review

A Journalist's View:" Looking Backward at Us, William Raspberry. 1991. Journalists are often the most opinionated and outspoken media figures. Since they are given a lot of freedom in their wri ... ce they are given a lot of freedom in their writing, their opinions naturally figure prominently in their pieces. Syndicated columnists are among the lucky few that get paid to state their beliefs fre ...

(4 pages) 30 0 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

All the President's Men (MOVIE)

The movie "All the President's Men" (1976), is based on the work of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein ... on the work of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein two Washington Post newspaper writers, who uncovered the cover-up of the White House's involvement in the Democratic Party National headquarters, Waterga ... scovers what seems to be a minor break-in but is surprised to find that top lawyers were already on the defense case. He also discovers that names and addresses of Republican fund organizers were bein ...

(3 pages) 83 1 4.8 Jun/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

A description of what the Beige book is

I think that all the sections in the Beige Book are key elements in determining the interest rate. If 10 of the 12 di ... ge Book are key elements in determining the interest rate. If 10 of the 12 districts are booming in the construction and real estate section, and the banks continue to lend a lot of money for resident ... tate section, and the banks continue to lend a lot of money for residential or commercial property, then the federal government may see it fit to raise or lower the interest rate based on the nations ...

(3 pages) 33 0 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers