4 of 5 Has Obama approval leveled off?
Obama's approval rate may be leveling off in the new year after increasing in late 2014. Recently his rating show that 47 percent approved of the job he is doing as president while 48 percent do not approve. This is a perfect example of how we just studied that it is normal for the presidents approval rate to be lower that 50%. And even though it seems bad, it is actually no big deal.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
3 of 5 House, in reversal, will vote on years funding for homeland security
We talked about this in class a little bit recently. I think this article was saying that Republicans do not like the idea of this bill as much because they see it funding Obama's immigration policy. I wasnt quite clear on this though. This funding would save the department from a partial shut down. I think this bill is good to pass because we need security. Maybe its just a matter of less money being funded for the department. I think especially after September 11 that security has definitely been improved and a lot of new measures have been taken to improve security so maybe its time for this department to have a small break.
We talked about this in class a little bit recently. I think this article was saying that Republicans do not like the idea of this bill as much because they see it funding Obama's immigration policy. I wasnt quite clear on this though. This funding would save the department from a partial shut down. I think this bill is good to pass because we need security. Maybe its just a matter of less money being funded for the department. I think especially after September 11 that security has definitely been improved and a lot of new measures have been taken to improve security so maybe its time for this department to have a small break.
2 of 5 Justice department to fault Ferguson police, seeing racial bias in traffic stops
The Justice Department has almost completed a critical report against Ferguson police saying that years of bias and discriminatory traffic stops of African Americans created the built up anger and racial tension that lead to the shooting of the black teenager. The protests and violence after that shooting were so extreme I find it hard to believe that it was built up by simple traffic stops. However, for the people living in Ferguson that cant pay traffic tickets, traffic stops may become routine which could build up the anger. This sort of topic is one that reminds me of the assembly With Mr. Gees views versus Mr. Hilincks views on whether or not to voice opinions with more force or wait patiently for things to resolve.
The Justice Department has almost completed a critical report against Ferguson police saying that years of bias and discriminatory traffic stops of African Americans created the built up anger and racial tension that lead to the shooting of the black teenager. The protests and violence after that shooting were so extreme I find it hard to believe that it was built up by simple traffic stops. However, for the people living in Ferguson that cant pay traffic tickets, traffic stops may become routine which could build up the anger. This sort of topic is one that reminds me of the assembly With Mr. Gees views versus Mr. Hilincks views on whether or not to voice opinions with more force or wait patiently for things to resolve.
1 of 5 psychiatric drug overuse is cited by federal study
Federal investigators have said that there is a common widespread overuse of medications by older Americans with Alzheimers disease. They recommended that all physicians take action against over prescribing and unnecessary prescribing. This overuse has especially been seen in patients of nursing homes. And they are trying to take action against this. This article related to another class I'm taking. In human phys we saw that the most unnecessary prescriptions are related to cold and flu. And I thought this article sort of went along with that.
Federal investigators have said that there is a common widespread overuse of medications by older Americans with Alzheimers disease. They recommended that all physicians take action against over prescribing and unnecessary prescribing. This overuse has especially been seen in patients of nursing homes. And they are trying to take action against this. This article related to another class I'm taking. In human phys we saw that the most unnecessary prescriptions are related to cold and flu. And I thought this article sort of went along with that.
Monday, February 23, 2015
5 of 4 Texas lawmaker wants to make it a crime for transgender individuals to use the restroom that matches their gender identity
A bill has been introduced that would make it a crime for transgenders to use the bathroom of the gender that they identify with. The bill says that the gender of someone is established at birth and by the individuals chromosomes. I thought this was interesting because it reminds me of white and black bathrooms sort of. It was interesting to think about from both views because transgenders truly believe they are the opposite sex but I bet some people would really freak out being in the bathroom with somebody that was physically of the opposite sex.
A bill has been introduced that would make it a crime for transgenders to use the bathroom of the gender that they identify with. The bill says that the gender of someone is established at birth and by the individuals chromosomes. I thought this was interesting because it reminds me of white and black bathrooms sort of. It was interesting to think about from both views because transgenders truly believe they are the opposite sex but I bet some people would really freak out being in the bathroom with somebody that was physically of the opposite sex.
4 of 4 What parks and recreation taught my son about feminism (and so much else)
The last season of parks and rec. has started. A parent speaks about how the show has reinforced principles and morals to her son that she cared about, but in a way that wasnt beating him over the head with it. The shows she says offers commentary on social and political issues. I thought this was funny because we talked about this show today in class. Maybe I need to watch it more!
The last season of parks and rec. has started. A parent speaks about how the show has reinforced principles and morals to her son that she cared about, but in a way that wasnt beating him over the head with it. The shows she says offers commentary on social and political issues. I thought this was funny because we talked about this show today in class. Maybe I need to watch it more!
3 of 4 American Sniper trial halted due to ice storm
The trial in Texas was postponed due to the ice storm. This trial pertains to the man charged with shooting and killing former U.S. Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle. Chris Kyle was an American hero who has a best selling autobiography and a movie that was recently released. I have seen the movie and it is an amazing story. Based on what I know from the movie, when he returned home he helped vets and he was actually shot when he was working with someone.
The trial in Texas was postponed due to the ice storm. This trial pertains to the man charged with shooting and killing former U.S. Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle. Chris Kyle was an American hero who has a best selling autobiography and a movie that was recently released. I have seen the movie and it is an amazing story. Based on what I know from the movie, when he returned home he helped vets and he was actually shot when he was working with someone.
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