Primary Sources

What primary sources have you selected for your paper? Why did you select them? Where did you find your sources?

Eminent Domain

Eminent domain is one of the most controversial policies facing urban America. Developers have attempted to use the blighted areas clause of the NJ State Constitution to call for private development. Respond to the following question after reading the below listed websites. I expect you to reply directly the comments of your peers.

Does eminent domain makes sense in the Long Branch NJ case? Why or why not?

Please take a look at the following websites:

Eminent Domain Legality
http://straylight.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/04-108.ZS.html

Story on Long Branch NJ
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A03E2D81739F932A05750C0A9629C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print

Current Status of Long Branch Case
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-11/1226035674320550.xml&coll=1

Supplemental Reading for future lawyers
http://www.state.nj.us/publicadvocate/public/pdf/BMIAvBelmar.pdf

Pleasantville?

On Tuesday, you viewed clips from films and sitcoms that depicted suburbia--some positively, some critically.

What are some films/sitcoms that situate themselves in suburbia? How do they portray life in the suburbs? Provide examples of specific scenes that support your point.

What is the New Urbanism (cite your sources)? Do you see evidence in your community? Do you agree with the concept? Why or why not?

What is your favorite city in the US/World? Why?

Consider the immigration platforms of the Democratic and Republican nominees for President? What do you agree/disagree with? Why?

Please consider the comments of your peers when making a post. In fact I prefer that you reply directly to the last comment posted.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden on Immigration:
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/immigration/

John McCain and Sarah Palin on Border Security and Immigration:
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/68db8157-d301-4e22-baf7-a70dd8416efa.htm

Should government decriminalize prostitution? Why?

In responding to this question, please provide evidence to support your claims. This might require some research.

Why Urban History?

What specific interests do you have? What racial/ethnic group(s) interest you? Why?