Social Security Privatization

March 2004 | Christopher King | California Polytechnic State University
Abstract:
Some would say that Social Security is one of the strongest American policies ever put into effect. Intact for 70 years, the Social Security system has been the main source of income for the average retired individual over the age of 65. The system was first established in 1935 by President Roosevelt to combat poverty among elderly citizens.

U.S. Patriot Act: Libraries Under Siege

February 2004 | Christopher King | California Polytechnic State University
Abstract:
They could be listening to your telephone conversations, watching as you go to the store for groceries, or even reading over your shoulder at the library. As citizens of the United States of America, we are slowly being stripped of our right to privacy by the government’s strategy to fight the “war on terror.” On October 26, 2001, Congress deemed it constitutional for government agencies to subject American citizens to criminal investigation without reason or probable cause.