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America has long been called "The Melting Pot" due to the factthat it is made up of a varied mix of races, cultures, and ethnicities. As moreand more immigrants come to America searching for a better life, thepopulation naturally becomes more diverse. This has, in turn, spun a greatdebate over mul....

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Throughout history, many cities had a great impact on the music that emerged from them. Chicago influenced the blues, Seattle influenced grunge, and although New York City influenced many genres of music such as rap, I believe its biggest influence can be found in punk music in the 1970s. Wh....

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In the past, the United States government has done a lot for its citizens. And though the government has done plenty to help this country, sometimes they have overdone things. For example, in 1917, Congress passed a very controversial act relating to freedom of speech. Congress had passed the ....

The Sociopolitical Ramifications of Computer Gaming
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