by Logan R. Perkins = loganperkins@gmail.com
This is an extended version of the eight categories of the Basic Human Dignity Needs Holistic Index, with over 600 sub-categories.
Basic Human Dignity Needs include:
Family Planning - Birth Control
Teen Sex - Pregnancies - Single Parent Households
Sex Education - Clinics
Abortion
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
Man - Woman Differences
Homo - Bi - Sexual Issues
Sex
Family Issues - Baby Boomers
Relationships - Love
Relationships - Dependency and Love Communication
Marriage
Divorce - Child Support
Children's Suffering the US- Poverty, Homelessness, Health
Children's Perceptions and Creative Needs
Societies Perception of Children
Products, Safety and Children
Daycare
Foster Care
Safety of Children
Adoption
Government Childcare Bills
Government Programs for Children
Private - Voluntary Children's Programs
Children's Issues International
International Street Children
**ELDERLY ISSUES
Individual Health - Domestic
Health Care - General
Health Risk Assessment
**Health Insurance - Medicaid - Medicare
Minority Health
Traditional - Alternative - Holistic Care
Preventative Medicines - Vaccines
Public Health Services - V.A.
National Health Services - Plans - Policies
1993 Clinton Health Reform Plan
City and State Policies - Ambulance Services
Research and Development - High Tech Computers
Diseases, Viruses, Immune System, Health Ailments, Disease Research
Aids and Other Sexual Diseases
Organ Donation - Transplants, Blood Banks
Rationing Resources - Rejecting Patients - Ethics - Euthanasia - Rejecting Treatment
Doctor's Professionalism - Training. - Volunteering
Nurse Issues
Unnecessary Operations - Negligence - Malpractice - Regulation
Questionable or Fraudulent Research - Products
Medical Bills, Costs - Hospital Finance - Doctor's Salaries
Small and Rural Hospitals - Care
Drug Benefits - Costs - Detriments - Research
Prenatal Care - Birthing - Maternity - C-Sections
Gene Screening - Heredity
Biotechnology - Genetic Engineering
Regulating Biotechnology Disputes
High Tech Baby Making Issues
Fetal Tissue - Body Parts Issues
Handicapped Issues
Alcohol
Beer Industry - Micro Breweries
Drug Use Problems
•Drug Use Rates
•Drug Addiction - Causes of Usage - Treatment
•Drug Legalization
•Marijuana Issues
•Drugs and Children
•Drug Availability - Smuggling
•Drugs and Crime in Us
•Crackdown on Drugs
•Drug Sentencing
•Drug Testing
•Community Reaction to Fight Drugs
•Drug Issues Abroad
** INDICATES SECTIONS NEEDING MULTIPLE DIVISIONS
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH & LEISURE
Personality Type
Human Nature
Emotional State - Moods
Psycho Pathology - Depression
Complications - Overloading - Estrangement
Worries and Fears
Stress and Time Pressures
Genius and Madness
Suicide
Psychological Treatment
Humor and Smiling
Human Potential - Change
Brain - Mind Studies
Sleep Needs - Disorders - Fatigue Diseases
Dreams
Leisure - Entertainment Industry
Music Articles
Festivals
Arts and Crafts
Vacations, Adventures
International Travel Destinations
US Travel Destinations
National Parks, Membership and Maps
Hiking, Biking, in Mountains
Exercise - Personal Sports
Professional - School Sports
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ENVIRONMENT
Antarctica
National Disasters
National, International Ecological Issues
Indoor Pollution, Household Toxic Products
National Pollution - Government Actions
International Conferences
Natural Resource Development Disputes
Environmentalists, Groups
Environmental Education, Research
Environmental Consumer, Home Efforts
International Pollution Awareness
**Tropical Rain Forest, Debt for Nature
National Forest, Timber Industry
**Greenhouse Effect, Ozone, Air Quality
Preserving Flora and Fauna, Interior Department
Poachers and Illegal Trafficking
Migratory Routes, Wildlife Corridors
Pets
Zoos
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste Management - General
Landfills, Dumps
Incinerators, Waste to Energy
Packaging Issues, Trash Composition, Wildlife Danger and Bans
Tire, Diaper Issues
Composting
Sludge, Sewage Issues
Biodegradability
Recycling - General
Recycling Facilities
Recycling State and International Programs
Recycling - Voluntary Community Programs
Recycling Laws
EPA Involvement
Recycling Costs, Profits
Plastics Recycling
Recycling Business Involvement
Waste Management, Recycling Education
**Toxic Waste, EPA
FOOD
General US Farm Issues
World Agriculture Issues - Trade
US Hunger - Food Stamps
World Hunger
Nutrition, Diets, Food Labels
Food Safety and Inspections
Food Marketing - Groceries
Home Gardening
ENERGY
Energy and Utilities
Electro Magnetic Fields (EMFs) & VDTs
Oil Spills/Waste/Recycling
Nuclear Energy (General)
Nuclear Safety Violations - Cover - Ups and Political Scandals
Nuclear Waste
International Nuclear Power
International Accidents
Natural Gas
Biomass
Fusion
Wind Power
Hydroelectric Power/Dams
Energy Availability and Needs
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Defining Crimes
Crime Rates
Causes of Crime
Federal Crime Bills
Police - Defensive and Security Groups
Police Brutality - Racism
Officer Corruption
Crime Prevention
Death Penalty
Burglary - Building Security
Gun Control Issues
Juveniles in Crime
Juvenile Facilities, Treatment Programs
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Sex Abuse and Prostitution
Rape
Prostitution
International Children's Abuse
Missing People, Abductions, Abandonments
Out of Prison Rehabilitation
In Prison Rehabilitation
Woman and Fathers in Prison
Hardened Criminals
Mobs and Gangs
White Collar, Federal Judicial Crimes
Terrorism
Consumer Rights Groups and Laws - Misleading Ads, Scams
Criminal Justice (Theory and History)
Criminal Justice (Division of Power and Responsibilities)
Justice Department
Supreme Court Issues
Federal Courts
State and Local Judicial Affairs
Law Schools
Legal Representation, Lawyers
Lawyer Fees
Due Process - Witnesses and Informants
Justice in the Media
Mirander - Self-Incriminating Issues - Exclusionary Rule - Criminals Rights
Bail, Pre-Trial Detention
Judges - Judicial Process
Plea Bargains - Arbitration
Juries - Witness Protection
Sentencing Guidelines
Insanity Defense
Discrimination, Wrongful Convictions
Representing the Poor
ACLU
Lawyers and DA's Unethical Acts
Court Secrecy - Sealed Findings - Suppression Orders
Court Overload - Costs - Delays - Litigation Explosion
Liability, Court Laws
Punitive Damages
Frivolous Cases
Forfeiture Laws
International Criminal Justice Issues
Reform and the Future
FBI
Kennedy Assassination
**Liberties and Freedoms
** Religion
Privacy
Freedom of Speech - Press
Ethnic History - Outlook
Black Leaders
Hispanic Issues
Ethnic - Racial Urban Issues
Racism - Discrimination
Ethnic Violence - Hate Groups
David Duke
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THE MEDIA
Media (General)
Media Analysis - Controversies
Media Report (Personal)
Fair Access - Slanted Coverage
Censorship
Media and Minorities, Discrimination
Popular Perception of the Media
Media Profits Vs. Content
News (General)
Muck Racking - Investigative Reporting
Newspapers
TV - Cable News
Television (General)
Media in the Third World
Magazines
Radio
Book Publishing
Advertising
VCRs. and Movies
Polls and Surveys
Information Age
EDUCATION
Children and Technology
Children and T.V.
Video Games
Education (general)
Children's Needs and Rights/School Guarantees
Instilling Values/Compassionate Goals
National Goals/Democracies Needs
Curriculum
Testing Issues
Literacy/communication skills
Languages
Hard Sciences
Art and Music
Geography and History
Christopher Columbus, Thanksgiving, American Colonization
Religion in Public Schools/Teaching Evolution
Ethnic and Minority Education
Sports, Exercise, and Recess
Extracurricular Activities
Advanced Placement/Gifted Student Programs
Special Education
Career Education
Primary School
Secondary School
Home Schooling
Head Start/Pre-School
Student Home Preparation and Kids Outlook
Parental Involvement
Business Involvement and Support
Scholarships/Rewards
Classroom Size
School Hours/Calendar
Learning Styles/Teaching Techniques
Textbook Issues/Censorship/Banned Books
Computers in School/Computer Learning
Qualitative Comparisons/Shortcomings
Perception of Public Education
Accreditation/Improvements/Reform
Private Schools
Parochial Schools
School Choice-Charter, Magnet, Alternative/Vouchers
School Administration/Management/Bureaucracy
Infrastructure/Safety Issues
School Costs/Budgets
Funding Discrepancies/Per Pupil Expenditures
Federal-State-Local Financing/Control
Food Program/Diet
School Advertisers/Commercialism/Outside Influences
Teacher Issues (General)
Teacher Availability, recruitment, pay
Teacher Qualification, Training, Reviews
Teacher Illegalities/controversial actions
Gender issues
Cheating
School desegregation/discrimination/racism/busing
Truancy/skipping class
School services and "at risk' programs
Behavior issues/discipline
Crime and violence
Expulsions
Drop-out/graduation rates
Students working/jobs outside school
Apprenticeships/volunteer programs
Student exchange/travel programs
International primary and secondary education
Aptitude tests/grading
Higher and Life Long Education, Abroad
Intellectualism - Anti - Intellectualism
College Competitive Status - Improvements - Accreditation
Usefulness of College , Goals, Graduation, Career Choice
Higher Education Needs for the Future
College Curriculum Issues
Teaching Techniques
Professor Shortages
Higher Ed Research Projects
Technology in Higher Ed
Hard Sciences
TV Computer Education
Sports on Campus
Higher Ed Minority Issues
Activism - Political Outlook
Incoming Student Outlooks and Problems
Admissions, Composition
Costs, Lending Issues, Housing
Plagiarism, Cheating
College Violence and Crime
Free Speech on Campus - Criticism
Teaching, Studying Overseas
Overseas Brain Drain
Vocational Training, Apprenticeships
College Work, Internships
Libraries, Literacy
Futurists Info
Great Thinkers
Philosophers
Fascinating Individuals
Interesting Facts
Years in Review
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INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Work (General)
Education and Work - Job Training
Per Capita Income
Minimum Wage, Cost of Living
Wages, Health Care Benefits Package
Individual Goals, Spending Habits, Savings
Personal Finances
Culture of Greed
Productivity Rates
Job Stress and Pressures
Work at Home - Free-Lance
Work Week Hours
Part-Time - Flexible Shifts
Relocating - Moving
Workplace Safety - Life Worth
Employment Laws, Contracts, Unions
Discrimination, Harassment, Pay Equity
Minority Businesses
Women in the Workforce
COMMUNITY NEEDS
Community Work Needs and Benefits
Work, Maternity and Family
Children Vs. Careers
Entrepreneurship - New Ideas
Venture Capital
Small Business - Local Ownership
**Monitoring Competition, Stealing Technology, Morality and Greed
BUSINESSES
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CHARITY & VOLUNTEER
Charity (General)
Charity Organizations and Programs
Critiquing Charities
College Student Volunteer Programs
National Service
Clinton's National Service Plans
CHURCH & NON-PROFIT
Non - Profit Groups
BANKS/INVESTMENT BUSINESSES
Accounting
Bank Issues
Small - Minority Loans
Credit Cards, Consumer Loans
Bank Troubles, FDIC
International Banking
Savings and Loan Disaster
The Keating Five
Stock Market
Computerized Trading
Insider Trading, Illegalities
Sec Actions
Currency Trading, Futures
INSURANCE
Insurance Industry
Auto Insurance
INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING
Industry Manufacturing
Steel and Mining Industry
RETAIL & SERVICE
Retail, Service, Niche Businesses
Retail , Malls
Sweepstakes, Contests
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Management
Business Growth Goals, Directors
Management Style - Structure
Leadership, Public Speaking
Public Relations, Customer Service
Marketing
Competitiveness
Diversification
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Technology
Technology Policies - Planning
Industry Competitiveness - High Tech Issues
New Technology
Computers - General
EDI, Fax, Videophones, Desktops - Telecommunication
TCI - Bell Merger 1993
Supercomputers, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
Computers and Health
Computer Crimes
Computer Benefits - Convenience Dependence, Failures
International Computer Issues
HDTV
Chip Production - Semi Conductors
Super Conductivity
CORPORATIONS
Franchising - Chains
The Super Rich, CEOs
MULTI-NATIONALS
Large Corporations, Multinational Affairs
Corporate Welfare
Downsizing/Lost American Jobs
Overseas Workers Conditions/ Sweatshops
Child Labor
Mergers, Takeovers, LBO's
Bankers Involvement
Takeover Tycoons
Big Deals
Takeover Lawyers
Government Involvement, Anti-Trust Policy
Averting Takeovers LBO's
Takeover Aftermath - Bad
Takeover Aftermath - Good
TRADE
International Competitiveness - Statistics
International Competitiveness - Quality
Foreign Investment in US
Government Encouragement of Trade and Investment
US Trade - General
US Trade with the Orient
US Trade with Europe
US Trade with USSR- Eastern Europe
US Trade with North and South Americas
Trade Violations
The Metric System
WELFARE
Rich - Poor Gap, Insufficient - Declining Incomes
US Poverty Rates
Poverty Level, Working Poor
Minority Poverty Issues
Welfare - Social Services
Private Welfare Programs
Local Welfare Programs
State Welfare Programs
Federal Welfare Programs
Entitlements/Inheritance
Social Security
Comparative International Welfare
Business Failures - Bankruptcy
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STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Government Adherence to Constitution
Federal Policy, Priority Formulation, Political Leadership
Decision Making Process
National Priorities
Think Tanks - Analysts
Political Parties Platforms
Liberalism
Conservatism
American Indian Issues
Federal Research and Development
Federal Mandates - Risk Assessment and Regulation
Deregulation
Government Contracting - Privatization
Independent Counsel Law
Whistleblower Protection - Secrecy Pledges
Space Research and Exploration
Space Waste
The Supernatural, Extraterrestrials, Astrology
THE PRESIDENCY
George W. Bush Policies
Clinton Policies
- Scandals; Impeachment
Bush Policy Formulation
Bush Appointments in Staff
Dan Quayle
Reagan's Era
Previous Presidents
CONGRESS & the BUREAUCRACY
Congressional Policies - Priorities
Appointments - Confirmation
Government Employees - Bureaucracy
Hatch Act
Government Employee Conflict of Interest
Postal Service
STATE GOVERNMENT
State Government
Statehood Pursuits (Puerto Rico and Washington DC)
Public Perception - Dissatisfaction with Government
ECONOMICS
Economic Theories
Alternative Economics
Economic Forecasting
Global Economy
Regional Economics
National Economic Policy
GNP
Employment Level
US Debt, Deficit
BUDGETS & TAXES
Budget Strategy
Clinton Budgets
Reagan Era Budgets
Innovative Budget Strategies
Federal Reserve Policy
US Dollar Value
Capital Gains
Local Economics
Municipal Bonds
Local Taxes
State Economics
State Taxes
Tax Policy
1986 Tax Reform
Tax Collection, Enforcement, IRS Issues
Tax Loopholes, Pork Barrels, Catch - All Bills, Line Item Veto
International Tax Policy
ELECTIONS
Voting - Social Activism
Voter Initiatives - Ballots
Technology and the Polls - Electoral Process, Running for Office
Minorities in Office
Women in Office
Redistricting - Gerrymandering [see Census Disputes]
Term Limits
1988 Election
1989 Election
1990 Election
1992 Election
1994 Election
1998 Election
2000 Election
2002 Election
2004 Election
2006 Election
2008 Election
Voting Laws, Racism and Elections, Registration
Campaign Finance - PAC's
Responsiveness in Representation of Citizen and Interest Groups - Lobbying
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Urban Demographics, Population Growth
Census Disputes [see Redistricting/Gerrymandering]
Urban Studies, General
General Urban Needs
Depressed Urban Issues
Managing Shrinking Budgets
**Urban Economic Enhancement
Revitalization, Preservation
Relocation, Integration
Infrastructure Issues, General
Development Costs
Gambling
Tourism
City Economic Ratings
HUD and Federal Involvement
Federal Agencies Moved to Suburbs
County Management
City Management, Politics
General Downtown and Urban Planning Issues
US City Planning Case Studies
Denver Management Politics
State Planning
Community Planning, Unique Communities
New Urbanism, Neo Traditional Planning, Eco-cities
Segregated Development
Self-sufficient Homes/Communities
Communes
Participatory Planning
Sustainable Planning/Transit Villages
Zoning Disputes
Suburban Growth
Urban Growth Restriction
Developers Political Contributions, Influence
Real Estate Development and Investment Issues
Private Property Issues
Impact Fees
Arizona Conference Paper
Urban Growth, Environmental Issues
Open Space, Park Land Preservation
Rural and Small Town Growth
Cities Rated - General
Personal Places Rated Notes
International Urban Planning
DC Planning
DC Taxes and Debts
DC Area Counties [sub-divided]
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Architecture
Elderly Housing
Covenants
Housing Costs
Financing , Mortgages
Home Buying Tips
State - Local Issues
Public - Private, Intergovernmental Projects
Housing Stock - Supply
Housing Industry - Market
Co-Housing - Shared Housing
Energy Efficiency - "Green" building
Computers in Communities
Hazardous Building Issues (e.g. flood & earthquake zones)
Renters Issues
Public Housing - Subsidization
Federal Programs - HUD, FHA
Mount Laurel, Yonkers, et al
Minority Protection Laws and Goals - Set Asides and Assistance
Fair Housing Act Discrimination
Foreclosures
Renovation, Build Your Own
International Housing Issues
**Homeless
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Air Transport
Subways - Heavy Rail - High Speed Rail
Lightrail - Trolleys
Busses - Taxis
Traditional Transport
Private Mass Transit and Toll Roads
Bicycles, Motorcycles
Pedal Power Vs. Petroleum
Water Transport
Automobiles
Auto History
Electric Vehicles
Auto Qualities - Values
Emissions, Road Pollution
Accidents, Auto Truck Confrontations
Safety - Road Condition and Speed
Road, Bridge Conditions
Aesthetics, Litter
Parking
Auto Costs, Upkeep and Repairs
Road Costs
Road Work
Auto Industry
Fed Government Transit Policies
City and State Policies
Transit Fuel Sources
Fuel Taxes, Prices
Environmental Fuel Standards
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SOCIAL TIES, COMMERCE, AND DEFENSE
FOREIGN POLICY
World Priorities
Foreign Policy - General
Cuba Policy
Perception of US From Abroad
Carter and Previous Presidents
Reagan's Era
G.H.W. Bush's Policies and Advisors
Clinton's Foreign Policy
G. W. Bush Policies and Advisors
Congress and Foreign Policy
Psychology of International Relations
Religion and International Affairs
Foreign Aid
Third World Economics
UN - World Court - International Law
Foreign Service, Diplomatic Corps
Language and Cultural Illiteracy
PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
Peace Theory
Missed Opportunities for Peace/Stability
Noble Peace Prize
Peace Organizations and Individuals
Peace Corps
The Marshall Plan
Development Agendas
International Banks
Debt Issues
Attaining Democracy
Land Reform; Ownership; Indigenous Rights
Economic - Community Development
Peaceful Development Case Studies - Volunteer Efforts
Soviet - American Peace Process
WAR
History of and Perception of War
US Training Foreign Militaries
War in Afghanistan
War in Africa
War in Bosnia/Kosovo
War in Central America
War in Chechnya
Environmental Damage from Wars
Reporting the War
Children and Wars
HUMAN RIGHTS; REFUGEES
Human Rights and Foreign Policy - Sanctions, MFN
Human Rights - Torture - War Crimes
Hostages
World Immigration - Refugee Issues
US Immigration Policies
US Immigrant Case Studies
US Border Issues
Illegal US Immigration
MILITARY ISSUES
Military Personnel Issues
Enrollment, Downsizing, Drafts
Training, Boot Camp
Discrimination, Equality, Assaults, Cheating, Ethics
Criticisms, Censorship, Psychiatric Review
Experimental Testing on Humans and Environment
MIA's Pow's
National Guard Issues
Military Spending and or Sound Economy
FOI vs. State Security
Technological Problems
Agency Mismanagement
Reform Proposals
Upper Military Commanders' Power and Priorities
Foreign Military Policy
Military Procurement
Defense Contracting Companies
Military Industrial Complex
Defense Industry and the States
US Defense Budget
NATO - Japan Burden Sharing
Defense Cut Issues
Military Basis Abroad and in Us
Crucial Technologies
B2 Stealth
SDI
Satellites and Military Surveillance
Land Mines
Nuclear Weapons Plants
NATO - Warsaw Pact Nuclear and Conventional Arsenals
Nuclear Proliferation Worldwide
Nuclear Weapons Spread in Mideast
Nuclear Tests
International Arms Spread - Conventional
Arms, Weapons, Smuggling, Trafficking, and Espionage
Soviet Defense Posture
Secret Agencies (ie: NSC, CIA)
Covert Operations
Espionage Against US and NATO
Iran Contra Affair
CIA under Casey
CIA in Central America
CIA in Drug Trade
Shameful Foreign Leaders
COUNTRIES
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THE AMERICAS
Canada
Latin America
Carribean
Cuba
Central America
Mexico
Guatemala, Belize
El Salvador, Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica, Panama
SOUTH AMERICA
South America, General
Columbia
Brazil
Argentina, Chile
EUROPE
East Europe
Soviet Coup 8/91
Post Coup Union Reform Events
** Europe
AFRICA
Africa
Libya
Namibia
Nigeria
South Africa
ASIA & PACIFIC NATIONS
Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific
The Orient and Asia - General
India, Sri Lanka
Tibet, Nepal
Bhutan, Bangladesh
Malaysia, Burma (Myanmar), Brunei
Singapore
Thailand
Laos, Cambodia
Vietnam
Indonesia, East Timor, New Guinea
Philippines
Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
China 1997 +
China
Mongolia
Korea
Japan
THE MIDDLE EAST
Middle East - General
Clinton's mid East Policies
Palestinian Declaration of Independence and Recognition of Israel
Arab - Israeli Peace Promotion
US Response to Palestinians Domestically
Lebanon and Syria
Egypt
Iran
Rushdie Affair
Iraq Invasion in Kuwait
Gulf States
Afghanistan
Pakistan
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