Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Climate Change puts U.S. at Risk
An article from the Huffington Post says, that effects of climate change increases the danger of international conflict and endangers the U.S. military operations. Military officials are not taking the climate change seriously. Climate change and not taking care of the environment will effect the human race. This is a big question for the next president and what they will do about. Hilary Clinton states that she wants to shift the country to 50 percent clean energy by 2030 and put regulation on fracking. While, Donald Trump global warming is more of a concept than and actual threat, so the Chinese can try to hurt U.S. business.
State Democrats being Hacked
According from a article from Politico, State Democrats are getting hacked. The hackers are targeting Democratic officials and some have been impersonating them. Association of State Democratic Chairs sent an email message saying that a number of members of the democratic party have been hacked and impersonated and to try to avoid Wikileaks, this anti-secrecy site. Apparently had posted leaked material from the Democratic National Committee.
Colin Kaepernick and His Political Opinions and Statements
According to the Washington Post article, Colin Kaepernick remained seated during the national anthem at the 49ers football game. He is known for being less media seeking player. He remained seated during the national anthem in a form of protest against police misconduct and for the black lives matter protest. "I'll continue to stand with the people who are being oppressed. To me, this is something that has to change, and when there's significant change- and I feel like that flag represents what it's suppose to represent, and this country is representing people the way it's supposed to- I'll stand." This quote is from Colin Kaepernick saying to a report. It shows he just want to see change happen within America and he is participating in politics and good a calm orderly way he is bring attention to his issue and is stirring up talk and change.
Monday, September 12, 2016
15th Anniversary of 9/11
Yesterday, families, friends, and others went to lower Manhattan to read the names of the victims of 9/11. Both Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton attend the ceremony. Both candidates decided not to campaign while there. Hilary Clinton left early because she got overheated. By her not feeling well has started an uproar by people wondering about her health. President Obama said a few remarks at the Pentagon for the people that lost their lives and their families. President Obama wants America to know that its important to defend our territory but also America's ideals.
The Zika Virus fails to get Funding
According to the NBC News article, Congress has still has not gotten anything accomplished, regarding the bill that would pay for a federal Zika response. Back in February, President Obama requested 1.9 billion dollars in emergency funding to help fight the virus, but, according to NBC, Republican Dominated Congress stalled. More cases of the Zika virus is appearing in Florida. Health officials are telling people to empty out their water after they are done because misquotes can bred in just a few drops of water.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The Supreme Court will not Change the Strict North Carolina Voting Law
The past Wednesday, the Supreme Court decline to reinstate North Carolina voting retractions for the upcoming November Election, according to the article from NBC News. Many democrats and voting rights activist are putting pressure on the state GOP , about this issue. The state are holding county election boards to try to offer as little of early voting hours as possible and so Sunday voting is not offered. The Republicans, in North Carolina, are still trying to find ways to restrict voting.
Registered Republican are gaining in Swing States
According to the article in the New York Times, In many of the swing states there has been an increase of more republican voters than from the data in 2012. Registered democrats still have a lead on registered republicans, but the total number of registered republicans, in swing states, are growing. In Florida some of the democrats are switching their registration to republican now according to Karen Giorno, Donald Trumps campaign manger for Florida.
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