Aim all Classes: What are some of the topics in the news today?

Issues in the News Handout

Globalization and its impact on the United States and New York State economy, including the workforce.

Gun violence, cyber-bullying, and electronic surveillance.

The effects of pollution, industrialization, and population growth on the environment, including urban areas (Love Canal), plant and animal life (Adirondack Park) and energy sources (Three Mile Island).

Immigration trends in New York State and New York City such as the increase in Spanish-speaking, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, and African populations

Population shift from the Midwest and northern industrial states to the Sun Belt