Articles written by John Leonard Lovik
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Immigrants Struggle with Federal Programs
The apparent misapplication of federal acts as well as new policies regarding legal representation and the privacy of immigrants has many advocates up in arms.
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Cyberbullying on the Rise
How "cyberbullying" should be handled in schools and what actually actually constitutes a criminal act of online harassment is becoming many schools' biggest controversy.
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Capital Punishment Costs An Economic Liability
Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.
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Racist Organization Bankrupted in Kentucky
In a letter to supporters, the Southern Poverty Law Center declared a victory over the Imperial Klans of America which is expected to cripple the organization.
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Discrimination in the United States Widens Focus
With the United States having elected their first African-American president, many look to racism as a fading trend, yet ignore the rising discrimination against faith.
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Drug Trade Encourages Community Degredation
As substance abuse in the United States soars, many are unaware of the systemic destruction that is perpetuated by illicit drug sales.
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Success and Ethics
As ethics validate our authority it is important to understand what establishes authority and thus the tension we find in American political life.
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Understanding Professional Ethics
As many cases of ethical violations make the news, it becomes more important to understand the idea of ethics as it has evolved from its philosophical roots.
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U.S. Crime Affects Economy
Estimated costs of crime in the United States seem to undermine struggling law enforcement budgets.
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Washington Rape Case Questions Rehabilitation
In Spokane, Washington state prosecutors are trying to keep a man believed to have raped 53 women in state custody as mental patient.
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Profiling School Shooters in America
When examining methods used by the murderers in Columbine all the way to Virginia Tech, a pattern emerges in their acts of rage.
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Pakistan's History of Nuclear Proliferation
Pakistan's A.Q. Khan gained hero status by jumpstarting his nation's nuclear program and moved into infamy by illicitly selling nuclear secrets to "rogue" states.
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Subway Attack Illustrates Bystander Effect
The brutal assault of a dozing passenger while more than ten bystanders simply watched brings social psychology into the discussion of why these citizens didn't act.
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Understanding the Military-Industrial Complex
A "Military-Industrial Complex" (MIC) is a term frequently referenced when confronting the politics surrounding war, however few take the time to explain its meaning.
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Morality a Complex Factor in U.S. Laws
In the age of morality politics, United States citizens should be aware of two of the major law philosophies that dictate the purpose of our laws.
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Sex Offender's Trial Questions Culpability
Many litigators defending sex offenders choose to portray the accused as victims merely acting out against personal wounds, forcing juries to decide who the victim is.
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Reports Detail Failings of US Capital Punishment
According to reports on homicide rates and race's relationship to capital punishment, questions are raised as to the fairness of executions in the United States.
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Child Sex Crimes in U.S. an Increasing Concern
Across the country cases of sexual abuse against children seem to be escalating. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on child rape questions are raised.
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Understanding the West Memphis Three
In 1993, three teenagers were convicted for the murders of three boys in West Memphis. This fall, the case continues and many have forgotten what's at stake.
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DNA Evidence Raises Concerns
DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.
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U.S. Army Contracts Raise Questions of Loyalty
Examining recent contracts made by the U.S. Army indicates corruption in the bidding process. This establishes a perceived trend of apathy in the military leadership.
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Surveillance Camera Effect on Crime Debated
Video surveillance has had privacy activists snarling for years. With the popularity of surveillance cameras on the rise this debate turns towards the system's effect.
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U.S. Courts Draw Lines on Child Rape
The Supreme Court's ruling on capital punishment does little to resolve the debate on child crimes.
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Gun Control Debate Becomes Paradox
In the debate over gun control, Americans will have to decide what part of our individual sovereignty will be sacrificed.
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Justice System Politics Under Fire
The election of judges is a unique aspect to the justice system in the United States as most countries avoid this selection method. Recent troubles may show us why.
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City Police Reduce Crime Rates
New York and Chicago police have lowered crime rates through programs designed to make officers a more integral part of individual communities.
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