Putin's Way

Watch PBS Frontline "Putin's Way" and then comment below on what your opinion is of Putin.  What do you think of Putin as a leader?  What do you think about his role on the world stage?

PBS Frontline: The Choice 2008

After viewing most of the show The Choice 2008, what similarities do you see in the 2016 campaign as compared to the 2008 campaign?  What differences do you see?

Be sure to list two of each.  Same or different candidates does not count as an answer.  Go next level.

The Reagan Rumble

Please read "The Reagan Rumble" found in Sabato's Crystal Ball from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics.

Comment on your thoughts on the analysis of the second Republican Presidential Debate.  Include specifics in your thoughts.  (You need to show me you watched or read about the debate)

Post 9/11 World

Now that the anniversary of the attacks of September 11 have arrived, please comment as to how the world has changed in the 14 years since the attacks.  Feel free to discuss personal impacts due to 9/11 or you may speak more generally.

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year

Comment below with one goal for this school year and one thing specifically that you are hoping to learn in this class.

The Ghosts of Mississippi

After watching the film, "The Ghosts of Mississippi", please answer the following:

• Prosecutor DeLaughter asserted that reopening the wound left by the Medgar Evers' assassination and retrying a 70 year old man, cleansed the wound and allowed it to heal, rather than to fester and poison future generations. Do you agree with his assessment or do you think that the retrial unnecessarily opened old wounds? 

Inside Obama's Presidency

After watching the PBS Frontline show, "Inside Obama's Presidency" comment below about three things. 

1. Something you liked about his first term 
2. Something you didn't like about his first term
3. Something that you were surprised to find out about his first term

Ranking the US Presidents

In class, we will discuss the roles of the president and how the president can impact many things.  Before we begin, take a look at this article and let me know your reaction.  Be sure to include who you think is at the top and the bottom of your list of presidential rankings.

Only Congress Can Fix Congress

Read the article Only Congress Can Fix Congress. Here's How.  Comment below on what you agree with and what you disagree with.

Extra Credit Blog

Media and Politics

Answer the following using your knowledge of the medias and politics: 

1. How has electronic journalism changed the way politicians interact with the electorate?
2. How has the internet changed the way we get  information?  What impact does that have on politics?