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Three Poems: "Red Jacket (From the Street)" "Sideview (On the Freeway)" and "After Everything (Running the Dunes)"
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Homelessness: How Did We Come to Recognize It as Such a Problem and the Possible Ways to Solve It
Get PDFThis paper explores how homelessness in the United States has developed into a significant social issue. It examines key causessuch as economic instability, lack of affordable housing, and systemic inequality. Additionally, vulnerable populations such aspeople of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and individuals from low-income communities who are disproportionately impacted due to intersecting forms of discrimination are also discussed. Using a conflict theory framework, this paper explores how systemic inequalities and corporate interests contribute to the exploitation of the working class, deepening poverty and fueling homelessness. It also discusses the harsh conditions faced by unhoused individuals and assesses potential solutions, all of whichwill come with high financial costs, reaching billions of dollars annually. Through a focus on both systemic factors and individualexperiences of homelessness, my paper emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies to reduce homelessness and its long-term societal impact
Marx and the Question of Palestine
Get PDFMay 15th is recognized by Palestinians around the world as Nakba Day (Nakba meaning ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic), marking the anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel on the same date in 1948, and the escalation of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. Within 2 years (1947-1949), 15,000 Palestinians were killed, 40% of the Palestinian population became refugees, and Zionist forces had taken over 78% of historic Palestine. In 2025, 77 years later, we are witnessing the mass genocide of the Palestinian people and the destruction of Palestinian land by the Zionist state and their allies - the United States being one of the most prominent. In this paper, the history and current state of the Palestinian genocide and the pro-Palestinian movement will interact with Karl Marx’s theories on superstructure and infrastructure, class struggle, and class consciousness. Positioning Zionists as the oppressive, ruling class and Palestinians as the oppressed will explain the influence of class struggle and economic infrastructure on the ethnic cleansing of Palestine and the pro-Palestinian movement that has followed
Why Solitary Confinement Must Be Abolished: A Call for Reform in U.S. Corrections
No full textSolitary confinement, a practice that isolates people who are incarcerated in small cells with minimal human contact, is widely used in the United States despite being criticized by human rights organizations. It was initially used for rehabilitation and now serves as a punitive measure, leading to severe mental and physical health issues, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and chronic pain. It also contributes to higher recidivism rates, contradicting its intended purpose of correction and rehabilitation. While some argue that it ensures safety and order, evidence suggests it is often misused and disproportionately affects marginalized communities. This paper examines the historical origins, harmful effects, and inefficacy of solitary confinement, along with the arguments against it. Finally, it explores humane alternatives that emphasize transparency, individualized care, and rehabilitation, advocating for systemic reform to replace solitary confinement with more effective and restorative practices
The Law as a Broken Clock
No full textTime moves slowly, endlessly, a broken loop—
Tick-tock, they say justice for all, But for who? And
at what cost
Robotic Control for Object Manipulation Using Artificial Intelligence
Get PDFSummer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Project 2024 by Andrew Ge, Sheldon Peters, and Alejandro Antonio under the direction of Dr. Bahareh Abbasi, Assistant Professor in Mechatronics Engingeering at Cal State Channel Islands
