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(#1) Poverty
More Americans are living in poverty than any time since the early '90s.
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(#2) Pollution
The United States is second only to China when it comes to producing greenhouse gas. Should the country do more to lessen its carbon footprint?
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(#3) Homelessness
Over 500,000 people in the United States are homeless. What can be done to get people off the streets?
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(#4) Education
From public school curriculum to college tuition, are our children getting the educational opportunities they deserve?
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(#5) Civil Rights
Are there equal opportunities for people of all races in the United States? How far do stil we need to go to ensure equality?
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(#6) Student Loan Debt
Half of all people with a bachelor's degree and outstanding student loan debts say their degree was not worth the investment. Should we do more to lessen tuition costs?
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(#7) Ineffective Government
As of 2017, polls indicated public trust in the government was at all time lows. Should the government work to function more efficiently?
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(#8) Affordable Housing
In the United States, more than 11 million households spend over half their monthly income on rent.
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(#9) Climate Change
Is it a threat to our existence or a hoax?
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(#10) Green Energy
Is investing in solar panels and wind power a pricey waste of time, or something that could create jobs and protect the environment?
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(#11) Immigration
From the Mexican border to Syrian refugees, what constitutes a fair and ethical United States immigration system?
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(#12) Racism
Some people think it's worse than ever, others think it's dead in America.
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(#13) Police Brutality
Roughly 23% of police misconduct reports involve the use of excessive force.
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(#14) Terrorism
Is the United States at risk for at home terrorists attacks and should the country step up efforts to end terrorism worldwide?
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(#15) Bullying
In public schools, colleges, and places of work, citizens remain concerned about various forms of bullying creating a hostile atmosphere.
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(#16) Health Care Reform
Do enough Americans have access to quality, affordable healthcare?
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(#17) Unemployment
While employment rates are trending up overall nationwide, a good chunk of the country remains unemployed or underemployed.
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(#18) Abortion
Should women always have the right to choose or should access to abortion be limited, or even outright banned?
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(#19) Income Inequality
The top 1% of Americans make twice as much as the bottom 90% - should the United States be doing more to equalize income?
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(#20) Vaccines
Vaccines can help prevent dangerous diseases, but some fear routine shots can cause serious complications. Should vaccines be mandatory for everyone?
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(#21) Childhood Obesity
The rate of childhood obesity is nearly 20% and rising. Should the government be doing more to promote healthy eating and exercise?
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(#22) Animal Rights
From ethical concerns over factory farms to issues of animal testing, many Americans feel we should do more to ensure the moral treatment of animals.
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(#23) Poaching
Is it right for endangered animals to be killed for sport or products?
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(#24) Corporate Influence
Many Americans feel corporations have too much sway in politics and the media. Should there be limits to corporate power?
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(#25) Nuclear Weapons
With more and more countries becoming nuclear capable, should we be concerned about the possibility of nuclear war?
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(#26) Gun Control
Do private citizens have the right to own guns - including assault rifles - or should access to fire arms be limited for public safety?
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(#27) Moral Decline
Many Americans think our morals as a country are worse than ever.
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(#28) Separation of Church and State
Does religion play too pivotal a role in politics and public education, or are efforts to keep religion out of the public sphere discriminatory?
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(#29) Surveillance
The government seems to have more access to our personal lives than ever before. What can we do to ensure our privacy?
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(#30) Same-Sex Marriage
Americans are now free to marry a same sex partner in all 50 states. Is this a right that should be protected or abolished?
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(#31) Overpopulation
With the world's population growing at unprecedented rates, do we have the resources to handle this spike in numbers?
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(#32) Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Studying stem cells from early stage embryos could help doctors study and possibly cure various diseases. But is using them ethical?
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(#33) Defense Spending
The US outspends every other country in the world on its military. Is it too much?
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(#34) The Deficit
Should reducing the national deficit be a top priority?
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(#35) Campaign Finance Reform
Some feel having no cap on campaign donations can lead to unfair corporate and private influence over politics, while others feel companies and citizens should be free to donate money as they see fit.
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(#36) Prison Industrial Complex
Are too many Americans sent to prison and are our nation's prisoners being exploited for cheap labor?
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(#37) Islamophobia
Due to heightened fears over terrorism in the Middle East, is the United States mistreating its Muslim population?
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(#38) Torture
Is torture an ethical and effective means to gain information, or is torture cruel and unusual punishment that only leads to misinformation?
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(#39) Capital Punishment
The United States is one of only four industrialized countries that still allows capital punishment. Is it a fair consequence of crime or a cruel and unusual form of discipline?
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(#40) Gender Equality
Is the pay gap between men and women overblown, or a serious problem?
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(#41) Fracking
Some believe it's safe and necessary, other think it causes earthquakes and destroys the environment.
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(#42) Nuclear Power
Is nuclear power a safe and sustainable alternative to fossil fuel, or a dangerous form of alternative energy?
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(#43) Transgender Issues
Public Religion Research Institute found 72% of Americans support legal protection for transgender people - where do you stand?
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(#44) War on Drugs
Is the War on Drugs addressing a serious public health threat or is it an overblown response that does more harm than good?
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(#45) Drones
Now widely available to companies, government officials, and private citizens, do drones pose a threat to your privacy or even your safety?
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Nowadays, the global problems faced by countries are not only various but also changeable. To respond effectively to the challenges of global social issues in a targeted manner, we must first have a deep understanding of the major social issues we are facing and their development trends. Many social problems have become increasingly serious under the rapidly developing economic situation.
Serious social problems are intertwined with resource and environmental problems. It is obvious that the existence of these social issues is not conducive to social development and exacerbated social instability. The random tool lists 45 important social issues we need to pay more attention to.
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