Reference no: EM133641244
Assignment
Pick a current issue facing communities in the United States that needs to be addressed by our national government.
Be relevant to the national politics in the U.S. be current, so it should be dated sometime within the last six months.
Be from a newspaper, magazine, or another reputable news outlet (i.e. New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News)
Communities could be many different things (i.e. racial, economic, religious, regional)
The letter should be addressed to the correct U.S. Representative or U.S. Senators who represent you, and:
Define, in-depth, an issue within a particular community or culture to explain to your member of Congress. (Note: A community or culture is defined as any group of people with similar backgrounds and interests) (Understanding Communities and Cultures, Recognizing Principles)
Compare and contrast how your selected issue affects two different communities and/or cultures (i.e., low-income v. high-income, rural v. urban communities, or younger generations v. older generations). (Understanding Communities and Cultures, Recognizing principles)
Describe how social elements (i.e., history, religious beliefs, politics, communication style, economics, etc.) affect the position of the communities and/or cultures that you're examining. (Social Principles)
Explain how action on this issue taken by the member of Congress you are writing to can positively or negatively impact a particular community and/or culture. (Social Engagement) at least 500 or more words and be formatted in a letter include the recipient's address in your letter as well as a proper greeting and salutation
Show your Congressman or Senator that you are an educated person who has thoroughly researched this issue and propose a good solution to the problem.