Youth Vote 2012

As we approach this summer and the 2012 presidential campaigns heat up, I wanted to share with all of you an interesting chart I found discussing young people and voting. After taking a look at the chart, share your impressions with me. Did anything surprise you? How do you think young people (we'll say 18-24) will come out to vote this fall? Which candidate do you see young people voting for this year?

Open Post (Please respond by Friday, April 20 at 8:00 AM)

You asked for it, and I listened. Without further delay, this is your "open blog post" week. Your task is to post on anything happening in the world of politics, government, or anything else related to topics we have covered in this class. Respond to your classmates posts, start a healthy debate, and let's see where these conversations go!

Do African Americans Trust the Police? (Please respond by Friday, March 30 at 8:00 AM)

In response to the recent murder of Trayvon Martin in Florida, I felt we should touch on this issue. I have included an interesting, yet potentially controversial article, I found while reading CNN. I have included this article below. The question I have for you is a simple one, yet complex: Do African Americans overall trust the police? Take this question and respond as you like. My only request is to be respectful in your responses.

Police Article

Obama's Reelection Campaign (Please respond by 8:00 AM on Friday, March 23)

For our discussion blog this week, I want you to take a look at an article I have included below about Joe Biden's campaign plan. After reading this article and thinking about the plan the Obama administration is devising to win reelection, I want you to tell me your plan. If you were working for President Obama, what would be your plan for reelection? Which demographics would you target? What states would you focus a large amount of campaigning in? Please give me a clear vision of what your particular plan would be.

Biden's Reelection Campaign

How do we handle Iran? (Please respond by Friday, March 16 at 8:00 AM)

For our next weekly blog entry, I felt it was important to address the ever changing crisis with Iran. I have attached an article published today by TIME Magazine which raises the question as to how should the United States handle the escalating crisis with Iran? Since Israel is a major ally of the United States and the fact they are strongly considering an attack on Iran, President Obama has a difficult decision to make. Please share with the class your thoughts on how the United States should handle this situation as well as what you predict will be the final outcome.

Conflict with Iran Article

Do we finally have a Republican candidate? (Please respond by Friday, March 9 at 8:00 AM)

In the never ending saga that is the Republican race for the nomination, it appears we may be closer to finding an answer. With Super Tuesday approaching this week and Mitt Romney winning the states of Arizona and Michigan last week, my question for you is a simple one: have we finally found the person to face Barack Obama this fall, or, will this never ending story take another turn? Is it possible for a "dark horse" to emerge this late in the primary season?

On to Super Tuesday

Is Lying a Crime? (Please respond by Friday, March 2 at 8:00 AM)

As we begin our next unit on the courts, I found a very interesting article which I have included below and I would like for all of you to read. After reading the article, give me your response. If you are lying, could it be conveyed as actually breaking the law? Or, do you think lying is a part of "freedom of speech" which many Americans tend to agree with unfortunately these days?

Lying Article