Social & Political Issues in America: Resources in the Media Resources Center, UC Berkeley

This page contains a short outline of issues that arise for transgender individuals, particularly those effecting one’s emotional and psychological state. I hope to expand on many of these in future posts (check the ‘categories’).

From a Desperate Escape to Startling Allegations: How House of Horrors Investigation Unfolded

May 03, 2018 · ‘Deaths of despair’ see massive spike in U.S. Isolation and growing economic anxiety exact significant toll, particularly on less-educated rural residents

The wild west of Canada: Images capture isolation of the country’s forgotten rural towns . By Alex Greig Published: 00:58 EDT, 17 December 2013 | …

News, current events, information and analyisis to support state legislatures. Bipartisan case studies on important issues facing state governments.

In California, domestic is a crime. Criminal code section 273.5 requires criminal penalties including jail or prison and participation in …

The Traditional Family & The Amish. There is much talk today about the importance of “traditional family values.” In modern society we look to institutions outside the home for education, religion, entertainment, etc.

Our review of the literature revealed a number of critical research areas that are receiving much attention in research and practice.

The Left Behind: Decline and Rage in Rural America [Robert Wuthnow] on . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How a fraying social fabric is fueling the outrage of rural Americans What is fueling rural America’s outrage toward the federal government?