Find an article in your local newspaper about a local policy issue  that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s  decision to privatize your trash collection service. Summarize the  article and explain how this issue affects you. Is the article neutral?  Why or why not? How might you influence this policy in the future?

Be  sure to include a scanned copy of the article in your submission in  addition to citations. There are several free scannable apps on the  market such as Scannable. If printing is an obstacle, you may include a  hyperlink to the article. However, if the link breaks or can not be  accessed the burden falls on you to produce that article or to risk  losing points. 

Articles may not be more than one month old.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 3 full  pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page

Communicating National InterestsPrepare: Read Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the course text. Reflect: Effective and timely communications among international actors is essential for a peaceful and predictable international environment. History is replete with examples of both effective, timely communications and ineffective, poorly timed communications between international actors. Effective, timely communications enables actors to share interests, to establish constructive and collaborative relationships, and to maintain stable and progressive foreign affairs. Ineffective, inopportune communications can result in conflict, reduce cooperation, and increase stress and fear among international actors. International disputes, diplomatic incidents, and even wars, have resulted from ineffective, inopportune communications. Success and failure can often be attributed to similar or contrasting theoretical perspectives on how to conduct foreign affairs. Therefore, a more in-depth understanding of how communications are sent, received, and interpreted is needed in order to understand global politics. Write: In your initial post of at least 200 words, complete only the portions you are assigned:

Identify, from the course text readings on World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, one example from each conflict of effective, timely communications of national interests between international actors.
Explain what factor(s) made the communications effective and timely.

Discussion question 

 Discrimination in Public and Private Organizations 

1. What are the lessons learned from the implementation of affirmative action policies?
2. What strategies would you propose to eliminate discrimination in public and private organizations?
3. What strategies would you recommend to create more inclusive public organizations?

 
I added an article which the professor’s asking us to read. Make sure to not make it all about this article attached and add other sources 

http://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Three-Pillars/social-equity/

Course Description and Purpose

This course explores the pressing contemporary issue of the relationship between government and minorities. Examines the clash between established institutional values and minority group values, and surveys remedial programs aimed at dealing with the problem. Comparative case studies will be used to analyze public agencies’ internal relations with minorities (recruiting, selection, etc.), as well as their different responses to the minority groups they serve.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to do the following:

• assess the current status of government and minority group relations;
• assess the current status of local government initiatives targeting minority group empowerment;
• identify and review domestic and international policy initiatives targeting minority groups;
• explore, analyze, and critique current research that examines government and minority group relations;
• explore the current implementation and status of government diversity initiatives;
• identify and discuss major authors and theoretical approaches relevant to government and minority group relations;
• have read the assigned reading material to offer an informed critique and to evaluate the information, ideas, and philosophies that are presented; and
• develop and practice critical thinking, subject content knowledge, writing skills, and communication skills in the area of government and minority group relations.

Educational Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

• articulate the current challenges experienced by historically underserved groups in their interaction with government policies and practices;
• present strategies for fostering more inclusive government organizations;
• articulate problems and remedies related to government and its relationship with underserved groups; and
• demonstrate competencies in effective critical thinking, subject content knowledge, writing, and communication skills in the online environment.

read ppt and video answer question 

1.What are the three most important takeaways/lessons from the material provided in this module? 

2.How is the material provided in this module is helping your grow as a student and as an individual, in general?

3.What was your favorite idea that you came across in the material provided in this module? 

4.Drawing on the material that was provided what else would you like to know? 

What other related questions/ideas/topics would you like to explore in the future? 

5.one discussion 200 words to 250 words

Independent thinking is better than just copying answers from the Internet.

Need 3 pages