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  • Title VII and Employment Discrimination in the LGBTQ+ Communities of Texas and Oregon

    Creator:
    Melancon, Trystan D.
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    The primary goal of this study is to illuminate the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals in Oregon and Texas who were victims of workplace discrimination due to their LGBTQ+ status in order to highlight the necessity of LGBTQ+ inclusive employment discrimination legislation. This study used qualitative research methods to gather data...
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    Masters Thesis
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    corporations over the plaintiff (Dale, 2011). In 1995 Bill Clinton issued Executive Order # 12968 which

  • A Study of Vegetation Change Over Time in the Salt Marshes of the Salmon River Estuary, Oregon

    Creator:
    Schrank, Keaton A.
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    The salt marshes of the Salmon River Estuary, Oregon have been of interest for decades due to their disturbance and restoration history, as well as the presence of long-term vegetation transects that were established as early as the 1970s. Vegetation abundance data have been gathered in the four sites of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the Reference Marsh. Large assemblages of C. lyngbyei were associated with previously-diked areas of

  • Reforming the Land of Opportunity: Reframing Citizenship for the Deserving Poor in 1996 U.S. Welfare Policy Reform

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    Montgomery, Ian M.
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    In his July 31, 1996 remarks on welfare reform, President Clinton signaled his intent to sign into law the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming federal welfare policy. During the press conference, Clinton framed welfare as necessary but ultimately temporary relief, stating its...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Trischa Goodnow In his July 31, 1996 remarks on welfare reform, President Clinton signaled his

  • It Depends: Defining Cooperation and Evaluating Effectiveness in Transboundary Waters

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    McCracken, Melissa J.
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    With the increasing international focus on transboundary cooperation as a part of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Framework, there is global recognition of transboundary water cooperation as a tool for improved governance and management of transboundary surface and groundwaters. Yet, there is not an agreed upon definition of transboundary water...
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    Dissertation
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    ................................................................................................... 248 APPENDIX C: Literature Sample

  • Family Communication Patterns and Intention to Vote in 2020

    Creator:
    Couvrette, Monica Adele
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    The primary goal of this study is to look at the influence of family communication patterns on behavior and beliefs, specifically in the context of electoral behavior. In order to effectively influence potential voters and increase the likelihood that they intend to vote in federal elections in the long-term, we...
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    race between George Bush Jr and Al Gore and the 2016 race between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton

  • Wind Energy in Solano County

    Creator:
    Kelly, Anna C.
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    While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
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    Capstone Project
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    OF THE THESIS OF Anna C. Kelly for the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on April

  • The First Lady and the American Parent: A Rhetorical Examination of Michelle Obama’s Use of Metaphor to Combat Childhood Obesity

    Creator:
    Puls, Brittany Acacia
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    First Ladies have performed a variety of public and private roles, from presidential escort, hostess, and social advocate to policy maker and presidential advisor. The nature of the position has always been both traditional and gendered, greatly influencing each First Lady's performance. Due to the changing role of women in...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Identified Influences on Second Generation Latina/os on Their Pathway Through Community College

    Creator:
    Jaime-Diaz, Jesus
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    The purpose of this study is to determine factors that encourage second generation Latina/os to obtain a community college education. A critical qualitative ethnography focused on "Testimonio" was used in conducting this study. The key findings were formulated around three critical research questions. In relation to each research question, three...
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    pursue a higher education? (b) How does the Latina/o culture influence college attendance? (c) How has

  • Donating Democracy: Measuring the Effectiveness of Foreign Aid in Central Asia

    Creator:
    Michaels, Julia
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    The promotion of democracy abroad has become a critical national security objective for the United States. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, newly independent states have received millions in aid to facilitate their transition to democracy. A significant portion of this funding has been administered by the United States...
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    Capstone Project
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    and Stepan, 1996; Huntington 1991; Finkel, S. E., Perez- Linan, A., Seliqson, M. A., Tate, C. N

  • Examining if and how the Sandinistas Democratized Nicaragua Between 1979 and 1990

    Creator:
    Bolotin, Jacob L.
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    The Sandinistas embarked on a unique and controversial path of democratization between 1979 and 1990 that focused first on expanding human development due to Nicaragua's historical underdevelopment before holding elections. This differs widely from methods advocated still today that emphasize expanding civil and political liberties and holding elections. The purpose...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , thank you to all members of my committee: Sarah Henderson, Nicole von Germeten, Richard Clinton, and