What is an American?
In the chapter we read this week for class, Greenberg and Page analyze the United States by its population. They look at …
Discussing American Income Inequality
This chapter of the textbook discusses many changes in the American Economy, and speaks to the distribution of income. The authors use …
Automation and America’s Next Industrial Revolution: Why We Need to Worry
The next great American revolution is upon us, one that will be based on race and identity, but also driven by increasing …
The cost and Benefits of Immigration
This week’s readings were focused on the factors that have influenced the changing dynamics of the different demographics within the United …
Making Americans Dream Again – The Rise and Fall of the Middle Class
During the class discussion this week I was surprised by the fact that the United States has the largest income inequality out …
Capitalism: Is Money the Key to Political Power?
America’s economy is capitalistic, which means productivity and assets are privately owned and individually mandated. The government only plays a small role …
The US: A powerhouse or trailing behind?
One concept that appears numerous times when discussing the origins of the United States is freedom. Each step the colonies made towards …
Chapter 4 Trent Williams
In chapter 4, the textbook talks mainly a lot about the diverse population of our country. Being that the United States is …
Lessening the Wealth Gap, Saving Democracy
The textbook talks greatly about the affects of the population on democracy. The United States is home to over 300 million people, …
A Weakening Bedrock of American Political Culture
In a changing country, a shared set of political norms and values are extremely important in maintaining national cohesiveness and unity. Within …