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This essay aims to illustrate and compare the diverse legislative agendas of different interest groups associated with the Texas Government. An interest group, also referred to as an advocacy group, lobbying group, pressure group, or special interest, consists of members who are committed to influencing or obstructing alterations in public policy, without seeking office. The…

Joseph Holloway grew up in Los Angeles and was 9 years old in 1961, and was not even aware of the Jim Crow affect until he had to travel to Louisiana in order to meet his 106 yr old great grandmother who was dying of cancer. Joe’s Aunt and Uncle sat in the front seat,…

On February 27, 1992, an elderly woman named Stella Liebeck ordered a coffee from a McDonald’s drive thru in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Rosenfeld). Liebeck, who was a passenger in her grandson’s car that day, proceeded to prepare her coffee with cream and sugar while holding it between her legs due to a lack of cupholders…

In this essay I am going to be discussing the history of civil rights in Texas towards Latinos. I will be discussing the ethical and cultural perspectives that influenced the treatment of latinos, if things are better or worse now, and if any changes should be made to make things better for them. The fight…

If I had to choose a candidate based on, background, positionon issues, and intangibles I think it would be George W. Bush. I would chooseGeorge W. Bush because he supports some issues that Im interested in and heseems like the kind of guy who will do a good job. I think that with George W….

How many people have to die, or sustain serious injury from amusement park rides before the federal government steps in and regulates the amusement park industry? Rosy Esparza’s family had every right to believe that she would return from the Texas Giant roller coaster without harm or injury. However, Esparza fell to her death on…