Watch Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Part of Immigration Law on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Showing posts with label citizenship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label citizenship. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona's Controversial Immigration Law
Three important parts of the law were struck down, another upheld (for now at least). The part that was upheld, sometimes called the "show me your papers" provision is seen by some as the most controversial part of the law. A good explanation from Marcia Coyle on the NewsHour on PBS last night:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Obama Publicly States Support for Gay Marriage
While he claimed his views were "evolving" for the last several years, the president who has done much to support LGBT rights, has never gone further on the issue than saying he supported "civil unions". But yesterday, he made public his support:
And historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks history will smile on Obama for his public statements
And historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks history will smile on Obama for his public statements
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Why can't we have civil discourse in our politics?
For those of you thinking about the themes of civil discourse, compromise, political parties, etc. this article just posted by USA Today is a must-read. I actually think it is good for everyone to read.
After Giffords shooting, civility still elusive: One year later, Americans and their elected leaders still struggle to show each other respect when opinions differ.
From a previous posting, here are some links that deal with the issue on modern American politics.
President Obama Asks Americans to Reflect on How We Talk to Each Other
Last school year, I showed most of the speech. If you are interested in watching it, here it is:
University of Arizona to Open Civility Institute - NYTimes.com
http://nicd.arizona.edu/
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/publicmedia_01-13.html?print=
After Giffords shooting, civility still elusive: One year later, Americans and their elected leaders still struggle to show each other respect when opinions differ.
From a previous posting, here are some links that deal with the issue on modern American politics.
President Obama Asks Americans to Reflect on How We Talk to Each Other
Last school year, I showed most of the speech. If you are interested in watching it, here it is:
University of Arizona to Open Civility Institute - NYTimes.comhttp://nicd.arizona.edu/
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/publicmedia_01-13.html?print=
Friday, August 19, 2011
A Step Closer to the DREAM (Act) Goals
This is some of the best news I've heard out of the White House in a while. I know the hardliners will be furious, but come on, these young people deserve a chance to make it in this country.
Obama policy lifts deportation threat for many young immigrants | Seattle Times Newspaper
Obama policy lifts deportation threat for many young immigrants | Seattle Times Newspaper
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Don't Let Ignorant People Vote?
That was the suggestion from a recent opinion piece by CNN contributor LZ Granderson:.
"We all know people who gleefully admit they know nothing about politics, don't have time to find out what the current issues are or even know how the government works, but go out and vote. Want to know why it seems Washington is run by a bunch of idiots? Blame this hiccup in our political system for starters. What's a solution? Weed out some of the ignorant by making people who want to vote first pass a test modeled on the one given to those who want to become citizens."The full essay can be read online; here he reads and reacts to some of the letters his essay generated:
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