George Soros Research Paper

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Without a doubt, the United State Presidential Election has dominated the most recent news cycle. With stories such as Hillary Clinton's emails and Donald Trump's firebrand speech, it is easy to see why. The media storm has caused many high-profile billionaires to open their checkbooks to ensure the safety of their interests by investing in their favorite candidate. In contrast, Democratic billionaire George Soros has been pouring funds into the American justice system.

In the past year, George Soros has donated over $3 million to local district attorneys who are seeking spots in the judicial system. This total exceeds the donations of almost everyone. This includes those individuals who have donated to presidential campaigns. Many of his funds have gone towards African American, Hispanic, and other minority candidates. These individuals are supporting ideas such as reform in sentencing disparities, prison sentences for drug offenses, and disparate violence against minority citizens. While local elections don't garner much attention from the national media, Soros's donations are …show more content…

Soros believes that prosecutors have done so in ways that discriminate against the poor and against minority populations. With the recent attention that law enforcement offices have achieved, the public has woken up to the inequalities that exist in today's justice system. Soros has decided to use his influence to put a stop to this. He has donated large sums of money to campaigns in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois, and New Mexico. These funds have gone through Super PACs and other unlimited money groups. For many campaigns, the funds from Soros are the only source of money available. Funds are important for travel expenses and advertising slots. It is a challenge to garner support if the public does not know a candidate is

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