Modern Issues- Your lifetime, for the most part

1980-today.
A few of the most notable military and political conflicts include: the end of the Cold War, Bosnia, Somalia, the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the War on Terror. The rise of the personal computer, cell phones, and the Internet have made communication and information two of our most important resources. Madonna, Michael Jackson, the power of Hip-Hop music, American Idol, video games, Michael Jordan, the Simpsons, Seinfeld, and Fox News have all been important factors in pop culture which also significantly influence economics. Cultural and social issues such as immigration, globalization, conservatism vs. liberalism, AIDS, and elicit drug use (think crack and methamphetmaines) have been major players in our society. There are also many more important issues not mentioned above.

Here are your prompts:

Pick one of the issues above and describe its influence on society.

Pick a modern issue that is not on the list above, but is important to your life, and tell us why.