New Issues and Controversies Database Materials, 06/2011
New Issues and Controversies Database Materials, 06/2011
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Issues and Controversies |
Just released: full coverage of the 2011-12 National High School Debate Topic!
- Expanding the Space Program: Should more taxpayer money be invested in the U.S. space exploration program, and if so, in what areas? [ More high school debate topics]
Highlights of related coverage:
- The History of Mars Exploration
- NASA Scientists Debate Asteroid Deflection Strategies
- Scientists, Legislators Debate the Future of the International Space Station
- Editorial cartoon: Expanding the Space Program: Retiring the U.S. Shuttle Fleet
Recently featured controversies:
- Physicians Endorsing Pharmaceuticals:
Is it ethical for a doctor to accept payment from a drug company for
lecturing other doctors on the benefits of a particular drug? [
More on medicine and health]
- Editing the Classics: Should
objectionable content be edited out of classic literary works that are
also controversial, to make them more accessible to a greater number of
young people? [
More on censorship and the arts]
- Calorie Counts on Menus: Should all chain restaurants and fast-food establishments be forced to display the number of calories in each menu item, or does such information make no difference to most people who eat out? [ More on government regulation]
Cartoon of the month: