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1. No Child Left Behind: Pass or Fail?
The controversial No Child Left Behind Act faces an uncertain future as policymakers deliberate its successes and failures.

2. Illegal Immigration and the American Workforce
Arizona's tough new anti-illegal immigration law mirrors the ongoing national debate on the effect of illegal immigrants in the American workforce.

3. The U.S. – China Trade Deficit: Reason for Worry?
The U.S.-China trade deficit is at an all-time high. What impact does this gap have on the U.S. economy today and in the future?

4. Race and Politics in America
The issue of race has come to the forefront during the 2008 race for the presidential nomination. Is America ready to examine its history regarding race and discuss the future of race relations?

5. America’s Tax Burden
The tax system in the United States has a complicated history and even more complicated tax code many would like to see simplified.

6. The Sources of Anti-Americanism
Anti-American sentiment continues to persist around the globe. What is the source of this resentment and can the United States do anything to bolster its image abroad?

7. Democracy's Ongoing Challenges
Although more democracies than ever before exist in the world today, some newly democratic countries, such as Kenya, are struggling to remain free.

8. Reshaping Attitudes: Mass Media Changes Along with the News
Media coverage of the 2008 presidential campaigns has helped the reach of new media outlets in America and throughout the world.

9. Is Peace between Israel and the Palestinians Possible?
For decades, prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians have been punctuated by violence. The U.S. has launched another attempt to bring the two sides back to the bargaining table. Will such efforts lead to a peaceful resolution, or will violence continue to derail any hopes for peace?

10. Jihadism: The Middle East and Beyond
Exploring the origins, raison d'être, and spread of jihadism throughout the world, and its impact on prospects for peace.

 


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