Analyzing the issues

As the U.S. becomes more politically divided, gerrymandering is at the forefront of political debate. While manipulating distinct boundaries for political advantages has largely negative connotations, few experts agree about the best way to redraw districts. In this collection, legal experts, politicians, experts, and ordinary citizens weigh in on this controversial topic. Guided reading questions are included after each article to direct readers to form their own opinions.

"[Examines] just how dangerous opioids can be or who is using them. This text has primary-source evidence from doctors and ... analysis from health experts and court cases, as well as personal viewpoints of people affected in their ordinary lives, helping students think critically about opioid use and abuse"--Provided by publisher.

Explores privacy and technology in the 21st century, including activists, the media, and more.

"Readers examine the widening gap between those who believe political correctness is an unnecessary affectation and those who believe a greater good can be achieved with increased sensitivity in how we talk to, and about, each other"--Provided by publisher.

"What is media bias? Are all media outlets inherently biased? What does it mean for the news we receive? Media bias is a hot topic in the twenty-first century, when everyone and anyone can start a media organization and present content as news, but is all news created equal? Through critical essays and input from media insiders and watchdogs, students will explore what media bias is, how it affects the news they read and watch, and what they can do to make sure that they're not swayed by media bias when they ingest news"--Amazon.com.

"One of the most hotly debated subjects in current events is the use of force by police personnel. In recent years, protests have taken place over most of the United States after several high-profile cases in which excessive force during arrests was claimed. This volume examines opinions surrounding police action in the United States and abroad, such as arguments in favor of or against controversial policies such as stop-and-frisk. Through this wide spectrum of experiences, students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions using the information they have read and synthesized"--Amazon.com.

Provides different viewpoints on the assisted suicide debate, including from politicians, courts, advocates, media, and ordinary people.

"State-sponsored assassinations have been used by the United States since the early twentieth century and became a major tactic used by presidential administrations in the 1980s to fight drug wars in South America. Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States has escalated its use of targeted killing. The CIA and Pentagon have employed the controversial practice more than ever before, and President Barack Obamas administration increased drone-targeted killing and special forces dramatically. This text looks at both the history and current use of government-sponsored assassinations, providing . . . analysis from multiple perspectives about the issues, politics, and ethics behind state-sponsored killing to help students think critically about the issue today"--Amazon.com.

"Explores the many facets of the conversation surrounding sexual harassment and gender violence so that readers understand the causes, forms, and impact of these two interconnected issues"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, experts weigh in on the importance of whistleblowers and leakers--and the damage they might cause--so that readers can form their own opinions on this . . . issue"--Provided by publisher.