Story Ideas 10/30/10

Idea #1



Topic: the America Dream.

Story Idea:Is everything truly equal? Is the American Dream attainable to everyone? Is everything in America exactly how it's promise? Why is it harder for some people to obtain the American Dream? What can people do to go a step closer to equality?

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Visual: N/A

Sidebar Possibility: Statistics that show poverty rates in the U.S. Statistics of other groups of people who have a disadvantage when "applying" for the American Dream.

Idea #2

Topic: Double Standards

Story Idea: Opinion on double standards, and why its okay for a guy to do something but not okay for a girl to do the same thing. Opinion on how people can react to this double standard.

Sources: Ms. Nightengale-Has she ever seen instances where the double standard takes affect in the workplace?

Visual: Editorial cartoon on double standard. the man vs. the woman.

Sidebar possibility: Examples of double standards

Idea #3

Topic: Muslim community in the U.S.

Story Idea: bleak stereotypes of Muslims. How "A-rabs" are perceived by people. Opinion on why it is not right to stereotype of group of people, and how discrimination can lead to bigger problems. Opinion on current controversy with Muslims in America.

Sources: Ms. Fryer

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Sidebar possibility: Facts about acts of discrimination towards Muslims.