Many Presidents and external agencies have attempted to improve government productivity and measurement of results.  Select one President (Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama) or select one external agency. Describe their platforms and proposals for improving how government works.  Consider focusing on their overarching goals, the success or failure of their plans, and the nature of the opposition to their plans.  Consult at least two sources […]

Based on your readings and resources for this week, identify one type of nontraditional family. Discuss the issues that may be encountered by raising children in this type of family structure and identify what the research says about outcomes for children growing up in this type of home. In addition to your weekly learning resources, find at least one recent news article (within the past […]

Under the federal constitution everyone charged with a crime where their liberty is at stake (possibility of jail or prison) is entitled to a lawyer and a jury trial.  Class C misdemeanors (for example: speeding, public intoxication, disorderly conduct) are not included in this because the judge can only assess a fine.  In Texas, someone charged with a class C misdemeanor does not have a […]

In Poverty, Minority Economic Discrimination and Domestic Terrorism, Piazza describes how, post-9/11, a major thrust of President Bush’s foreign policy was using US foreign aid to promote economic development in poor countries, as well as democratic change in illiberal countries, with the aim of reducing violent radicalism. This framework also drove Obama administration counterterrorism initiatives. How do Piazza’s findings impact this approach to reducing terrorism? […]

Based on your readings and resources for this week, identify one type of nontraditional family. Discuss the issues that may be encountered by raising children in this type of family structure and identify what the research says about outcomes for children growing up in this type of home. In addition to your weekly learning resources, find at least one recent news article (within the past […]

Under the federal constitution everyone charged with a crime where their liberty is at stake (possibility of jail or prison) is entitled to a lawyer and a jury trial.  Class C misdemeanors (for example: speeding, public intoxication, disorderly conduct) are not included in this because the judge can only assess a fine.  In Texas, someone charged with a class C misdemeanor does not have a […]

In Poverty, Minority Economic Discrimination and Domestic Terrorism, Piazza describes how, post-9/11, a major thrust of President Bush’s foreign policy was using US foreign aid to promote economic development in poor countries, as well as democratic change in illiberal countries, with the aim of reducing violent radicalism. This framework also drove Obama administration counterterrorism initiatives. How do Piazza’s findings impact this approach to reducing terrorism? […]

You will summarize your Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Violations from Week 4 and then include it to your discussion post for a classmate to review. Reflect back to the proposal attached to meet an organization’s needs and determine how the components from this week align with your proposal. Your peer review must include the following components: Summarize key points of your Health […]

Health care leaders understand their role as change managers. Managing organizational change in health information systems initiatives can be very complex and concurrently rewarding, even when carried out strategically. The way in which data is inputted, stored, accessed, and disseminated is essential to quality patient health outcomes, profit margins, standardization, and strategic planning. When a health information system implementation is completed effectively and efficiently, the […]

This article states that people of color have a high death rate in the state of Texas.  The high death rate could be due to lower income, the lack of access to health care, and preexisting conditions.  Many people of color work in jobs that are more exposed to the virus and few work from home which is considered safer during the pandemic.  Much of […]

1). Explain redistricting? Why do we redistrict? 2) Does every state redistrict? 3) Who does this redistricting? 4) Why is it a political issue? 5) What are the issues right now in Texas concerning redistricting, 2021? 6) How does redistricting impact communities of interest? The Black community? The Latino community? 7). finally, how is redistricting different this year than past years?  THIS SHOULD BE THE […]

You will summarize your Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Violations from Week 4 and then include it to your discussion post for a classmate to review. Reflect back to the proposal attached to meet an organization’s needs and determine how the components from this week align with your proposal. Your peer review must include the following components: Summarize key points of your Health […]

This article states that people of color have a high death rate in the state of Texas.  The high death rate could be due to lower income, the lack of access to health care, and preexisting conditions.  Many people of color work in jobs that are more exposed to the virus and few work from home which is considered safer during the pandemic.  Much of […]

Health care leaders understand their role as change managers. Managing organizational change in health information systems initiatives can be very complex and concurrently rewarding, even when carried out strategically. The way in which data is inputted, stored, accessed, and disseminated is essential to quality patient health outcomes, profit margins, standardization, and strategic planning. When a health information system implementation is completed effectively and efficiently, the […]

Reasoning clearly with examples, briefly explain why the UN has often failed to enforce international law despite so many motives listed. Reasoning clearly with examples, briefly explain why the ICJ (not the ICC) has often failed to enforce international law despite so many motives listed. Given the norms and ethics which govern Christian thought and practice generally, why do Christian citizens in some cases alternately […]

The legitimacy of global governance is driven in large part by its implicit promise to make life better for human beings. Better also implies achieving tangible measures of progress in areas of health, access to food and water, and freedom from political violence. Given the readings, video presentations, and your own research, answer the following prompts in any order or manner you wish, separately or […]

What are the key issues at hand and the relative facts of the NCAA problem the policy addresses? What is the impact of the problem on the NCAA? What alternatives to the current policy exist that may still address the NCAA issues ?

Texas’ Criminal Justice System  How should Texas deal with increasing rates of incarceration?  Should Texas decriminalize certain behavior, reduce sentence lengths, invest in crime prevention (such as drug and alcohol rehabilitation), or build more prisons?  What do scholars and experts have to say about addressing this issue?

Reasoning clearly with examples, briefly explain why the UN has often failed to enforce international law despite so many motives listed. Reasoning clearly with examples, briefly explain why the ICJ (not the ICC) has often failed to enforce international law despite so many motives listed. Given the norms and ethics which govern Christian thought and practice generally, why do Christian citizens in some cases alternately […]

The legitimacy of global governance is driven in large part by its implicit promise to make life better for human beings. Better also implies achieving tangible measures of progress in areas of health, access to food and water, and freedom from political violence. Given the readings, video presentations, and your own research, answer the following prompts in any order or manner you wish, separately or […]