"Obamacare required all states to extend their Medicaid programs to include some of the poorest people in the U.S. In 2012 the Supreme Court directed that forcing States to expand their Medicaid coverage was unconstitutional. Proponents of the expansion claim that it will lower healthcare costs...
"Medicaid is a joint federal and state program which assists with medical costs for low-income citizens. Each state defines its own specifications for Medicaid eligibility. The Trump administration says that states should align any Medicaid work terms with existing mandates for federal food stamps and cash...
"Philadelphia has the highest opioid death rate in comparison to other cities of the United States. More than 1,200 people fatally overdosed in Philadelphia in 2017, one-third more than 2016. Philadelphia recently proposed a safe injection site. Similar safe havens for drugs are operating in...
"President Donald Trump made a campaign promise of allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies. After acquiring Presidency, he withdrew from his pledge. Proponents believe that the federal government should be allowed to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies as it can save up...
"Trump administration is determined to expand the private sector’s role in veterans’ health care. Privatization will allow veterans to choose from a broader range of individual health care specialists. Many of these offer lower fees than other options available. With a private system, veterans could...
"The U.S. Supreme Court recognizes the federal government's power to acquire private property for public use. Eminent domain is the ability of any government to seize private property for public use. Opponents do not align with giving the government the ability to take property considering it...
"Affirmative action programs are designed to promote the education and employment of minority groups. Proponents believe such programs are essential for the empowerment of segments of the population that are known to have previously suffered from discrimination. Opponents argue that such programs are reverse discrimination...
"Whistleblower protection laws and regulations guarantee freedom of speech for workers and contractors in certain situations. Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee, released evidence against the misuse of Patriot Act. Snowden faced charges under the espionage act and was refused a pardon. Proponents of whistleblower laws...
"The current age to begin receiving benefits for Social Security is set at 65 for those born before 1938. It rises to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Proponents argue that citizens now have a higher life expectancy and if no swift action...
Snowden was a CIA employee and subcontractor who released evidence regarding misuse of the "Patriot Act". He was charged under the espionage act and fled to Russia, he currently stays there under temporary asylum. Some say he's a heroic whistleblower and deserves a pardon. Others say...
"In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Patriot Act extended intelligence gathering capabilities including monitoring of foreign financial activities, arresting and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism, wiretaps, business record searches, and tracking of individuals suspected of terrorist activities. Proponents of the Patriot Act consider it...
Rape is sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent. Marital rape is non-consensual sex in which the perpetrator is the victim's spouse. Marital rape is illegal in all 50 US states. Some states maintain...
As per existing law, Immigration officials may deport or downgrade an immigrant’s status if a felony is committed. But things are never as simple as they appear. The Judges need to analyze facts surrounding a case before making a decision. Law is not right or...
Sports betting is the activity of predicting sports results and placing a bet on the outcome. The Supreme Court has invalidated the ban on sports betting, enabling each state to choose whether to allow wagers to be placed on sports. Those in favor consider sports betting to...
A niqab is a piece of cloth that covers the face and is worn by many Muslim women in public areas. Several Western countries including France, Spain, and Canada have proposed laws banning Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. The U.S. does not have...
“IN GOD WE TRUST” is the official motto of the United States. Opponents consider this in breach of the U.S. Constitution since it is a clear violation of the separation of church and state. Those in favor insist that it does not indicate the preference of...
Suicide performed with the aid of another person is referred to as assisted suicide. Those in favor claim assisted suicide reduces prolonged suffering in terminally ill patients. Those who oppose consider it inhumane and insist that once allowed it would act as a gateway and expand to...
Debates on "trigger warnings" and "safe-spaces" in universities has risen significantly in recent times. Many universities are against it citing its damaging impact on free speech. Opponents categorize this as unhealthy because it hampers personal growth and prevents students from growing and adapting. Those in support insist...
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