The 25 issues that shape American politics: debates, differences, and divisions

Abstract

Terrorism and homeland security -- The middle class and the American dream -- Global warming and climate change -- Health care and health care reform -- Immigration and immigration politics -- Taxing and spending -- Social security and medicare -- Race relations and racial politics -- Reforming education -- Abortion rights -- Gun rights -- Gay rights -- Capital punishment -- Money and politics -- Religion and politics -- Science and politics -- The drug war -- Energy and energy conservation -- Poverty, inequality and social welfare -- National defense -- China -- Iran -- Russia -- Conflicts in the Middle East -- Globalization and trade