“Thank God for the Maladjusted”

2019 ◽  
pp. 93-107
Author(s):  
Craig Santos Perez
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Colonial History ◽  
History Of

This chapter discusses the colonial history of Guam, its current status as an "unincorporated territory" of the United States, and the ongoing militarization of the island. Perez argues that the decolonization movement on Guam is deeply invested in self-determination and environment justice, and he focuses on how decolonial politics are articulation through an archive and contemporary expression of Chamorro poetry.

The Confrontation Right

2019 ◽  
pp. 864-886
Author(s):  
Richard Friedman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Common Law ◽  
The United States ◽  
Current Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

This chapter examines the right of criminal defendants to be confronted with the witnesses against them. It first provides an overview of the nature, purposes, and costs of the confrontation right before discussing the history of the confrontation right. It then considers a range of issues that may arise in any jurisdiction (or in some cases, any common law jurisdiction) with regard to the confrontation right, using as a touchstone the current status of the right in the United States. In particular, it describes situations in which the question of whether a statement is testimonial typically arises, such as fresh accusations and forensic laboratory reports. It also explores the waiver and forfeiture of the confrontation right, a child’s testimony, and remote testimony as well as the extent of constitutionally protected impeachment before concluding with an analysis of the confrontation right in Europe.

A Brief History of Education in China and the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-94
Author(s):  
Stacy R. Reeves
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
History Of Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Unequal Access ◽  
Education In China

China and the United States have long histories of educating their populations. Currently, all children in both China and the United States are mandated to attend for a minimum of nine years, and schools are free for students. Although education in China and the United States may be accessible to all, do all groups have equal opportunities for success? While addressing this topic, some questions arise: What is the historical background of education and schools in each nation? What is the current status of literacy in both countries? Are there inequality in learning opportunities for children in China and in the United States? What are some possible reasons for unequal access to education?

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF SECESSIONIST SENTIMENTS IN ALASKA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Ario Bimo Utomo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Group Identification ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Low Level ◽  
History Of ◽  
Alaska History ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
High Level

This article explores the dynamics of secession in Alaska, a state within the United States of America. Alaska has been an integral part of modern American history when it was admitted as the second-youngest state after Hawaii in 1959. The territory was initially purchased by the United States from the Russian Empire in 1867 due to the latter’s concern of the expected British invasion. Putting the colonial narratives aside, Alaska is also a home of the Indigenous Alaskans with distinct identities compared to the European settlers. Viewing this contested history, combined with controversies leading to the inclusion of Alaska to the United States proper, one might assume that Alaskans might possess a higher sentiment of self-determination compared to the rest of Americans. However, despite those backgrounds, secessionism is not a salient issue in Alaska. Therefore, the author explores why the support for Alaskan secessionism is relatively unheard of despite the disputed history of the state. Using Hechter’s model of secession (1992), the author proposes that Alaska has been experiencing a relatively low level of secessionist sentiment due to (1) a low level of group identification among the Alaskans themselves, (2) a weak regional party, (3) a high level of economic dependency on the host state, and (3) an unfavorable institutional environment for secessionist sentiments to be advanced. The research concludes by suggesting that secessionism in Alaska is not a favorable choice due to every limitation it faces.Keywords: AIP; Alaska; history; postcolonialism; secession

scholarly journals Bringing American Collections into MEI

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Lancaster
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New York ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
The United States ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Stimulate Activity ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
History Of ◽  
Material Evidence

The project Material Evidence in Incunabula was introduced to the United States by Cristina Dondi in her Kristeller Lecture at Columbia University in New York in April 2009, and developed in Europe from 2009 onward. The growth of United States’ involvement in MEI is traced, from the first regular contributions by United States institutions in 2012 through the current status, with more than a dozen institutions contributing. There are some 70 US libraries holding 100 or more copies, and nearly 200 collections holding 20 or more copies. Involving many of these institutions in MEI would not only enhance the provenance database, but also stimulate activity in those institutions with a focus on the history of early printing in the 15th century and on the cultural heritage shared with Europe. Various possibilities for moving forward with MEI in the United States are discussed.

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