Assignment

Answer TWO of the following questions. Each answer should be a minimum of 850 words, double-spaced, 12 point font, and one inch margins. Your answers should reflect information from the class lectures, readings, videos, and class discussions. You do not have to conduct outside research. Use APA for citations.

1) Review and critically discuss the article by Kenny, Jack: "The Kelo Case: Taking Liberty with the Takings Clause." New American 6/8/2015, Vol. 31 Issue 11, p35-39. Include class lectures, discussions, and videos.

2) Review and critically discuss the problem of "deindustrialization." Your answer should be based on a review of the reading byChristopher Swope, "Smart Decline." You should also include information from the lecture on deindustrialization and the video, "Roger and Me."

3) Review and critically discuss the problem of economic inequality as presented by Joseph Stigglitz (OF THE 1%, BY THE 1%, FOR THE 1% Vanity Fair, May 2011) and class lectures, discussions, and videos.

4) Review and critically discuss the issue of environmental justice (Rachel Morello-Frosch, Miriam Zuk, Michael Jerrett, Bhavna Shamasunder, and Amy D. Kyle. 2011. "Understanding The Cumulative Impacts Of Inequalities In Environmental Health: Implications For Policy." HEALTH AFFAIRS 30, NO. 5 (2011): 879-887.). Include class lectures, discussions, and videos.

5) Review and critically discuss the problem of the U.S. "Military-Industrial complex." Your answer should be based on a review of the reading by Brad Plumer and the article, "Ban Nuclear Weapons Now." You should also include information from the lecture and video, "Why we fight."