"Police body cameras are small cameras, attached to an officer's body, with audio-visual recording functionalities along with internal data storage to save footage for investigation. In response to multiple high-profile shooting of unarmed minorities by police officers, President Obama pledged to fund a nationwide program to...
"America continues to be a staunch ally to Israel. The United States sends billions of dollars, about $3 billion per year and hi-tech weaponry in aid to Israel and also backs Israel diplomatically. Those in favor of this support argue that Israel is a stable democracy...
"CIA used enhanced interrogation techniques at black sites around the world, including Bagram, Guantanamo Bay, and Abu Ghraib, authorized by officials of the George W. Bush administration. This led to debate and outrage throughout the country. Those in favor consider that a terrorist who displays no...
"There are around 5 million refugees outside of Syria. The U.S. has been requested from its Syrian allies to consider helping with the crisis. Proponents of accepting refugees believe that the U.S. has a moral obligation to parallel its partners in Europe and allow refugees. Opponents...
"U.S Military services do not mandate citizens to serve. Those in favor believe that it will help citizens develop relevant skills and consider, only a handful of the population serving in the armed forces as unfair. Opponents consider it unnecessary because of the changing face of...
"The United States had a significant role in establishing the UN and is the most significant contributor to U.N 's budget. Supporters argue that the U.N. agenda is very similar to the goals of the United States and together they can achieve them. As president-elect, Trump tweeted...
"Donald Trump announced his intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement in June 2017 declaring it weakens American industries and doesn't do much for the environment. American businesses are increasingly feeling smothered by the volume, scope, and cost of new...
"Wind power is an excellent alternative to fossil fuels. Commercial wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sectors. Wind turbines provide around 8% of electricity in the United States, which is more than any other renewable source. Those in favor of subsidies to the...
"Fracking is the method of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. In the United States, it has significantly increased domestic oil production and rolled down gas prices. There are also rising environmental concerns that fracking is contaminating groundwater. Those in favor of fracking consider...
"Donald Trump announced his intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement in June 2017 declaring it weakens American industries and doesn't do much for the environment. American businesses are increasingly feeling smothered by the volume, scope, and cost of new...
"The Dakota Access pipeline was opposed by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and many other activists. Opponents argue that the pipeline has the potential to contaminate the water supply and destroy Native American burial sites. Proponents say that the pipeline is essential for the U.S. to...
"Currently, federal election law forbids political candidates from intentionally soliciting, or receiving funding from foreign entities under any circumstances. However, foreign nationals or entities can appoint lobbyists to meet with or donate directly to politicians to influence them to vote positively for any international interest. Those...
"The United States Electoral College is a group of electors authorized by the United States Constitution, created every four years for the sole intent of choosing the president and vice president of the United States. During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump lost the general election...
"Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, donations are subject to limits. It is important to note that a campaign is prohibited from engaging contributions that surpass the limits. However, there are multiple loopholes which political parties take advantage of and flout the policies. Proponents of such...
"Currently, 34 states have laws that require voters to show some form of identification in order to vote. Voters without a valid state ID can apply for no fee ID cards before elections. Proponents state that voting is a responsible act and an ID is necessary...
"The right of foreigners to vote in the United States has historically been a controversial issue. An alien, an immigrant or any non-citizen is considered as a foreigner. Federal law strictly prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections but eleven local governments, ten of them in...
"The gender pay gap is the ratio of female-to-male median or average yearly earnings among full-time, year-round workers. The average woman's unadjusted annual salary has been cited as 78% to 82% of that of the average men. Proponents believe that the gender pay gap proves discrimination...
"Paid family leave leads to partially or fully compensated absence from work for family caregiving needs, such as childbirth or severe illness of a family member. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 grants eligible workers with a federal entitlement to an uncompensated...
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