Articles about Social-Issues

Don’t Let the Internet Highjack Your Kids

Would you consider letting your 13 or 14-year old daughter go to an unsupervised costume party to hang out with strangers I’m talking about people you’ve never met, people of any age, people who are all wearing costumes, people who can pretend to be someone they aren’t

by Jim Fay

Benefits Shake-Up - Get To Work

The government have announced plans to shake up the way benefits work. New legislation due to be enforced as early as October means thousands of Brits, living off incapacity benefit will be forced to give up their benefits and find other ways to sustain life.

by john mce

So Lucky to Have a Father

Did you know that 1 out of 5 American children are currently being raised without a father in the household It’s sort of sad, don’t you think

by Jackie Mahaney

What can be seen of Teen Alcohol Abuse in Georgia is just the Tip of the Iceberg

It is definitely quite popularly known that there is a problem of teen alcohol abuse in Georgia, and that is a terrible thing in itself, but what most people do not know is that the problem is much direr than it seems to be. Here’s a description.

by Todd Lange

Dealing With Boys And Fighting

This article talks about a recent punch up with my boys and how I dealt with it

by Kim Patrick

Graffiti - When Art Becomes a Crime

As the train pulls into London Victoria train station and commuters arrive for another day’s work in the city, those that look out of the window will notice a abundance of ’tags’ that adorn the carriages and walls. Whether you love or hate graffiti and the various forms of graffiti art, the main issue with its critics is that it is illegal and the artist is therefore a criminal.

by Patrick Omari

Adult Victims of Clergy Abuse -- They Suffer in Silence

When you think about someone abused by a member of the clergy - a Catholic priest in particular - you don’t think of someone like Peggy Warren; a married woman, mother of five wonderful children, a staunch Catholic and woman of faith.

by John Bisnar

Homeless To Hopeful

Where do you go when there is nowhere to turn What do you do when all of the material possessions you valued so much suddenly disappear

by Todd A. Smith

Clergy Abuse Scars Victims

Sexual abuse of a child is the gravest betrayal of trust. It prematurely terminates a portion of childhood and its innocents. It scars its victims. It destroys trust. Sexual abuse changes every part of victim’s life and the lives around them.

by John Bisnar

If The Rising Crime Rate Alarms You, Then Listen Up!

You don’t have to read the newspapers or watch the news to know that crime is growing rapidly But what are the top stories – murder, rape, kidnapping, burglary -- they’re all included

by Larry Zolna

A Pulling Back of Racism Centers Blacks Politically

Blacks, long a strongly left constituency, are seeing a movement to the right with time and the protection of strong civil rights enforcement.

by Ian Spellfield

Protecting Your Children From Violent Crime

Many parents worry that their child may become the victim of a violent crime, such as kidnapping or sexual assault Unfortunately, increasing numbers of American children are becoming exposed to acts of violence-against themselves, a family member, or a friend

by Andrew Ashworth

Vigilance: The Solution to America’s Rising Crime Problem

This article exposes the reader to the growing crime problem, especially violent ones, in the United States and how the average citizen can exercise vigilance in dealing with that problem.

by Carlton Straeker

How To Prevent Bullying - Stop Bullying Before It Is Too Late

Bullying has become a common problem among children Victims of bullying are unable to find out way to stop becoming subjects to this vice

by Bertil Hjert

Stop The Cyber Bullying Monster From Troubling Your Child

Cyber bullying is a term used for harassment, embarrassment, humiliation or threatening faced by a child, preteen or teen to another child via the World Wide Web One can also use other digital technologies or mobile phones for the same

by Bertil Hjert

Stop Bullying And Save Your Child

Bullying is not something to be ignored Everyone has a right to live carefree & roam about freely

by Bertil Hjert

Effective Measures To Prevent Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying has become very common these days It has become a novel method adopted by bullies to target their victims

by Bertil Hjert

Child Bullying Is Killing Your Child Slowly - Watch For The Signs

Parents have concerns regarding a lot of things once their children start going to school or making friends Parents want their children to reach great heights of academic success

by Bertil Hjert

School Violence, Drugs and The Devil’s Brew!

School violence is nothing new, but there seems to be more of it than in the innocent years.

by Bob Alexander

Violence Against Women And Children: How It Affects Everybody

Violence against women and children comes in different forms and without help, the victims become lost in unhealthy cycles that affect everybody All violence against women and children has a negative influence on the lives of the victims

by Becky Due

Beware, Be Aware And Be Informed: Theofascism

I am a strong believer in the separation of church and state Living in the US, I find too often many pastors and religious leaders over step this established boundary

by GLBTQ PublicTheologian

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

I was recently reminded of the scripture that speaks about being fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14) What did the author mean as he was writing this Psalm

by GLBTQ PublicTheologian

Marijuana The Legalization Issues

US Government reports indicate nearly 98 million Americans have likely used marijuana at least once in their lives Trends also indicate increased use among high school and college students

by Scott Lindsay

Drugging Ourselves To Death?

There is a growing concern about the state of dependency on medicine in much of the developed world Some conjecture that you can’t take one medication without the need for three others to combat the side effects of the first medicine

by Scott Lindsay

Gun Crime In Britain; Follow The Swiss Example?

A look at the levels of gun ownership in Switzerland and what can be learned from the almost non existent gun crime problem.

by Thomas Pretty

Choice And Life

One of the most controversial topics anyone can discuss is that of abortion This debate brings up emotional responses with virtually any position one might take

by Tom Phelps

Capital Punishment – Barbaric Or Appropriate?

There was a time when capital punishment was the accepted form of punishment in relation to a multitude of crimes An alternate punishment was not open to discussion because the death penalty was the method considered most responsible for providing a deterrent for others who may have considered similar crimes

by Tom Phelps

Working As A Black Man In Corporate America

The black man who is successful in corporate America is considered a "sell out" through some black peoples’ eyes. But is he really?

by Jack Goode

Black On Black Violence In America - Can It Be Stopped?

The killing of African-Americans is plaguing the communities.

by Jack Goode

Television Makes Sex Acceptable To Teens

Every year over 15 million Americans are diagnosed with an STD (sexually transmitted disease) The STD problem has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and around the world - and teens top the list

by Amy Cainfield

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