This note
begins by reviewing the history of prostitution in the United States.
It then examines the liberal feminist, socialist feminist and radical
feminist views on the criminalization of prostitutes. It concludes
that, while each of these factions has separate views, there is some
common ground between them; that prostitution should be
decriminalized.... [ read more]
This note
examines the issues surrounding the public financing of the newest
professional sports stadia in the city of Philadelphia. It begins by
reviewing and analyzing litigation in the United States arising from
the use of public funds by both cities and states to construct sports
stadia. Lastly, it examines the arguments for and against public
funding of sports stadia by analyzing the economic and social effects
sports stadia construction has on surrounding communities... [ read more]
This note
suggests that New Jersey's school district takeover approach under the
MRERA may be more successful than those enacted by other states
because, in order to truly bring about substantive, long-term
improvement in a municipality’s school
system, it is often necessary to address the underlying ills of the
community... [ read more]
This note
begins by examining the details of Camden's 2016 redevelopment plan. It
then recounts opposition to the plan by examining the lawsuits that
have been filed on behalf of Camden's Cramer Hill residents. Finally,
this note questions whether the courts will support Camden's use of its
eminent domain power to take land from private parties and give it to
private developers under the auspice of a redevelopment plan... [ read more]
This note
analyzes the implementation of both Charter schools and privatized
schools in urban environments. It argues that Charter schools provide
the best educational opportunities for low income and minority
students... [ read more]
This note
examines the legal and economic implications of enacting a smoking ban
in New Jersey's bars and restaurants. It argues that although it would
likely be constitutional to exempt casinos from the ban, doing so would
thwart the purpose of the bill... [ read more]
This note
argues that Congress should provide a more efficient, environmentally
responsible and energy independent transportation policy to secure
America’s future. In order to achieve
this goal, Congress should develop a transportation policy that
promotes and invests in public transportation... [ read more]
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