China From the Inside

Now that we've completed the PBS "China From the Inside", discuss TWO obstacles that China faces in it's modern government.  Think about things like religion, language, and gender problems.

If you missed the videos, you can watch them here:

• Power and the People
• Freedom and Justice

"So Goes the Nation"

Now that we have finished watching "So Goes the Nation", it's time to respond.  Please answer the following:

1) What was the main message of the Kerry campaign?  How did the Bush campaign respond?

2) What was the main message of the Bush campaign?  How did the Kerry campaign respond?

3) Compare and contrast the campaign staffs and their styles.  Which one did you prefer and why?

President Obama Takes Executive Action on Immigration

Read the guide to President Obama's executive action from the Washington Post and comment.  Think about does the president have the legal authority to do this?  What about his timing?  Should he have waited for the new Congress in January?

David Cameron willing to recommend vote to leave EU in referendum

Read the article David Cameron willing to recommend vote to leave EU in referendum.  Comment on whether you agree or disagree with PM Cameron's position and why?

Virginia Senate Race

Look over this election guide for our Senate race that is currently underway.  After reviewing where the candidates stand on the issues, who would you vote for and why?

Amending the Constitution

If you had the opportunity to change the Constitution in one way in order to improve it, what would you propose? Explain your proposal and discuss why you think the Constitution will be a stronger, better document with this change.​

Post 9/11 World

10 Ways the World Has Changed Since 9/11

Following up on our discussion in class, take a look at the article above.  Comment on this post about what a post 9/11 world means to you.

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year.  I am looking forward to working with you this year.