Current Event Content Requirements:
- You should summarize the event IN YOUR OWN WORDS and explain why this is important.
- It should be a minimum of 10 COMPLETE sentences.
- Your chosen current event must involve the government in some way. For example, you may use any news story about the president, Congress, elections, court cases, legal debates, military, taxes, government policies and/or reforms. If you question whether your news story qualifies, ask Ms. Rachael BEFORE blogging. You may copy and paste the requirements below in your blog reply.
MISSING ANY REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN A ZERO. **MUST BE AT LEAST 10 SENTENCES**
Include:
Source: (entire website address)
Article Title:
Article Date:
Who:
Where:
When:
What happened:
Why this event is relevant:
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes)
Opinion (I think..)
Connection (why you chose this article)
Current Event Sources:
Helpful Hint: follow news sources on Twitter so the news appears in your feed. Easy!
http://www.c-span.org/
http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/
http://www.nbc.com/
http://www.pbs.org/topics/news-politics/
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/current-events/
http://news.discovery.com/
http://www.un.org/news/
http://www.amnestyusa.org/
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com
Source: (entire website address) http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/11/07/obamacare-creates-nervous-condition/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Obamacare creates nervous condition
Article Date: November 7, 2013
Who: senate Democrats
Where: White House
When: In 2014 for relection.
What happened:To talk about the crazyness about Obamacare. Many people are agaist by how much it is costing. It also says about who can afford or not.
Why this event is relevant: The reason why this relvant because it will increase taxs. It will also make problems for the insurance companies. Both sides of the story have something to say about.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes) I want people to get along. I want people to not be affrected by thier sillyness at all.
Opinion (I think..) I think that they should should get rid of Obamacare. I would be happy about this. I do not want people taxs to go expescially my parents taxs to go up since they work hard or thier famailly.
Connection (why you chose this article) The reason In many years I will have to choose my own health and pay for my own taxs when I become an adult. I want the best healt care beacuse I am hard of hearing.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/opinion/the-vets-we-reject-and-ignore.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: The Vets We Reject and Ignore
Article Date: November 10, 2013
Who: Veterans
Where: United States
When: November 10, 2013
What happened: In this article, it talks about veterans that served our country, but are getting rejected and discharged under "under conditions other than honorable”. Veterans are being discharged for minor misconduct. Just for that, they can't afford or are stripped of their health care, employment, housing and education benefits that was offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Also, because of veterans receiving bad paper, they are having a hard time leaving the military and such. According to the article, approx. 260,000 of 8.7 million veterans that served in the Vietnam War were discharged with bad paper. Also, between the years of 2006 and 2010. 76,165 soldiers were discharged by the military for having bad paper. Also, commanders are kicking out soldiers for this. Veterans are being placed in categories such as the nation’s chronically homeless or incarcerated populations. Though, there are programs about helping veterans get by from having bad paper. Also, the community should help each other, leave no comrade behind.
Why this event is relevant: This event is relevant because veterans served the country by going out to war yet they're getting bad paper for minor offenses. Kind of remind me of that movie, "Born on the 4th of July".
Reaction: My reaction to this article is appalling because I can't see why veterans are being discharged after for what they did to help protect our country. Also, those homeless people I see could actually be veterans, if you really wanted to think about it.
Opinion: I think this bad paper thing is unfair to the veterans, besides, all this bad paper stuff is a bunch of bull if you ask me.
Connection: I chose this article out of curiosity and how it reminded me of one of Mr. Brian's movies in his U.S. history class.
I'm happy your chose this article. This is a very important topic and an excellent article.
DeleteSource: (entire website address) http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/11/11/egypt-news-agency-drive-by-shooting-kills-2-soldiers-at-army-checkpoint-on/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Egypts news agency: Drive by shooting kills 2 soldiers at army checkpoint
Article Date: November 11, 2013
Who: Egypt, American soldiers, Ansar Beit Maqdis (militant group)
Where: road to the Suez Canal City of Ismalia
When: Last week
What happened: Basically, last week there is suspicion a militant group and now from the reading, it is clear that a militant group, calling themselves Ansar Beit al-Maqdis is purposely attacking American soldiers. Specifically last week, 2 soldiers were killed by a drive by and three were wounded. It discusses how a similar thing happened in the city of Ismailia, suspected to be committed by the same group.
Why this event is relevant: This is relevant because it is happening to our soldiers and can very much turn into a bigger dilemma.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes) My attitude toward it is that I am very sad and at the same time worried because this can really escalate in a small period of time.
Opinion (I think..) I think that there needs to be more attention going into this matter because the article did not even mention how the soldiers nor the government is responding to this problem.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this article because it really stuck out to me considering that I have family that are soldiers in the military and this is a horrible way for these people to die.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/12/new-york-court-asked-to-safeguard-journalists-right-to-protect-sources/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: New York court asked to safeguard journalists' right to protect sources
Article Date: November 12, 2013
Who: journalists, New York court, attorneys
Where: New York
When: N/a
What happened: There was a court case demanding a reporter of Fox News to disclose where she received the information about the Colorado Massacre. Now, a reporter faces jail time for not choosing a plea to just give up the information. They are asking what would the outcome be if she was to go to Colorado and take the stand. Although,the journalist does have a right to to expose the information due to the Fist Amendment. No one (other journalists) opened their mouths about the case, they were all too nervous to because they didn't know what would come to be. There is a shield law that is protecting all the journalists from speaking to anyone and anyone that speaks to any journalist is violating orders.
Why this event is relevant: This event is relevant because this is an act of violating people's rights.
Reaction: I am kind of on the edge and still in suspense because I want to know the outcome.
Opinion: I think this journalists are hiding something. With them being that sneaky, makes me wonder if they even had anything to do with it.
Connection: I chose this article because it was a highlight in my eyes. It seemed too good to be true and I wanted to know why they were questioning reporters.
Great article choice! Examples of this kind of legal debate will come up frequently in class later this year.
DeleteSource:http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/14/news/economy/obamacare-insurance/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
ReplyDeleteArticle Title:Obama offers fix for canceled plans
Article Date:November 14, 2013
Who:Obama
Where:United States
When:Thursday
What happened: insurance was cut but members still get to keep them for one m,ore year due to Obama.
Why this event is relevant: It deals with health care.
Reaction I don't care I have good health insurance and care and this doesn't impact me so i would pay it no mind.
Opinion I think this is good that he is fixing the plan cause of the cancellation of it this shows that he cares about his mistakes and it taking up ownership.
Connection:It was the first article i saw so i choose it and did this blog on it.
This is relevant because it deals with health care and people need this for when there are injured and stuff and it pays for dental and all of that.
DeleteWhat happened was that Obama offered to give insurers a chance to keep there insurance for one more year. It also puts the onus of the renewals outside the president's control. Finally,not everyone who has received a cancellation notice, may be able to extend.
Source: (entire website address) http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/world-current-events/news-from-the-philippines-venezuela-and-china/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: News from the Philippines
Article Date:Posted on November 12, 2013
Who: people that lived in the Philippines
Where: in the pacific ocean
When: on Tuesdays
What happened:-typhoon may have killed 10,000 or more people,Tacloban, the worst-hit city along the country’s remote eastern seaboard.
Why this event is relevant: because there are a lot of people that are hurt right now and you can see that there are a lot damages and because of this, the storms are getting stronger.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes)I am very sad about this.it hurts because you have people that lost there homes,families and lives. after this storm it looks like a big pile of garage.
Opinion (I think..) what could we do to help them. there is not a certain amount of people that died because of this.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this because I see things like this all over the world.
Source: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/national_world&id=9318327
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Report: IRS refunded $4B to identity thieves
Article Date: November 8, 2013
Who: Identity Thieves, US Citizens, Lithuania
Where: The United States, Shanghai,
When: The Years of 2012/2013
What Happened: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued $4 billion in fraudulent tax refunds last year to people using stolen identities. The IRS sent a total of 655 tax refunds to single address in Lithuania, and 343 refunds went to a lone address in Shanghai. In the U.S., more fraudulent returns went to Miami and other destinations such as Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Houston.The IRS is now trying to fight identity theft, but these thefts are getting more aggressive.
Why Is This Relevant: This is relevant because identity theft continues to be a serious problem with devastating consequences for taxpayers and an enormous impact on tax administration. This deals with money being funded to the wrong people, which means billions of dollars being given away and also the victims having to face identify theft.
Reaction: I'm not surprised that somebody would do such a wrong thing. I'm pretty sure people have been doing these kind of scams for over the past several years.
Opinion: I think the world or the people in the world, are so focused on money nowadays that they do anything just to have money in their pockets. They basically put their lives at risk just so they can satisfy their greedy needs.
Connection: I chose this article because I know of a lot of scam artists in Philadelphia, and it reminded of how people really have such wrongful minds.
Source: http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/editorials-for-students/president-skips-commemoration-of-150th-anniversary-of-gettysburg-address/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: President Skips Commemoration of 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Article Date: November 14 2013
Who: President Obama, President Lincoln
Where: Pittsburgh
When: November 19 2013
What happened: Obama did not honor the Lincoln. They gave no reason why Obama did not attend the celebration. People say Obama was bold to forget to honor Lincoln. It would be a bad problem for him to honor a bad time for our past. They been wanted to Obama speak on the problem for nearly year. He hasn't yet. Obama shows how he don't honor anybody who was in the White House before him. He will never show the true honor of history.
Why this event is relevant: This relevant because if you are a president should honor and celebrate everything in history that is important.
Reaction My reaction was surprising because I did not expect Obama to forget anything that happen in history. Our history important to remember especially if you in the White House.
Opinion I think Obama should of probably remember that it was a special day in history for him to celebrate that another president had made in history.
Connection I choose this article because I found it very interesting that a president forget a day in history.
Wow! I'm very surprised he didn't attend the commemoration. In my memory, most presidents do something for the Gettysburg Address for each milestone year. This is unusual.
DeleteSource: (entire website address) http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/11/boehner-predicts-obamacare-will-never-work/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Boehner Predicts Obamacare Will ‘Never’ Work
Article Date: Nov 13, 2013 1:11pm
Who: Republicans, ObamaCare, and John Boehner
Where: Capitol Hill
When: November 13, 2013 at a news conference on Capitol Hill
What happened? John Boehner speaks on how he thinks ObamaCare will never work, and this subject is under the big title of “5 Signs Obama’s Term Is in Trouble.” Boehner was basically saying that this act will not be successful because it is all types of insurance policies in the US based on your income circumstances and Obama thinks he can just come up with a policy that makes it one size fit all. Also he said that it would be unaffordable because it’s the government taking control of the entire health care insurance market, basically the delivery market, it will never work.
Why this event is relevant: This is relevant because this debate will probably go on until Obama’s terms are approaching an end; this debate is one of the causes of the government shutdown, arguments within congress, all over trying to help families.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes) I disagree with Boehner, I think the bill will eventually work, but I agree with the part when he said its unaffordable, and its certain tweaks to the health insurance policy based on income but Obama can change some things.
Opinion (I think) I think if people stop being so difficult, and just let this bill ride out then maybe it will work and be successful because you never know until you try. I think if people stop going down Obama’s throat about just ending the bill, instead of telling him just change some things then it will work.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this article because I am completely down with Obama care I think everybody deserves to go to the doctors. Also I hate when smaller people go against a bigger person instead of just letting them do what they do, and if it’s wrong then they can always take it back.
Source: (entire website address) http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/14/news/economy/obamacare-insurance/index.html?hpt=po_c1
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Obama Offers Fix for Canceled Plans
Article Date: This article took place on November 14, 2013.
Who: This article involves Barack Obama and Insurance Companies.
Where: This event took place in New York and other states inside the United States.
When: It happens to take place within a number of days not just one because it is other states.
What happened: Barack Obama is now rethinking some of the plans he has made about the Healthcare situation. He is now saying that people are able to keep the Insurance they are currently on until further notices.
Why this event is relevant: This event is relevant because it can affect the people that have Healthcare Insurance and the people that do not have free Healthcare.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes) This is too major anything can happen. What if things get so bad that no one is able to get Healthcare at all, than what will we all do?
Opinion (I think..) I think citizens should pay close attention on what is going on. I think we should mainly pay attention to the people that are on different Healthcare insurances other than Obamacare.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this article because as I stated before we do need to pay close attention. Also because I have free Healthcare Insurance and I would be highly upset if I lose my insurance because of Obamacare. Why can’t Obamacare only apply to people that want it not that people that already have a HealthCare provider.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/11/14/house-republicans-introduce-resolution-to-impeach-attorney-general-holder/?intcmp=HPBucket
ReplyDeleteArticle Title:House Republicans introduce resolution to impeach Attorney General Holder
Article Date: Published November 14, 2013
Who: This article involved a group of congressional Republicans and Attorney General Eric Holder.
Where: U.S.A
When: November 14, 2013
What happened: A group of congressional Republicans calls for the impeachment of Attorney General Eric Holder. These Republicans accuse Holder of committing, “high crimes and misdemeanors” during his time as head of the Justice Department. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas gives an example of this when he says, “For nearly five years, Attorney General Holder has systematically deceived Congress and destroyed the credibility of the Justice Department in the eyes of the American people.” Unfortunately this whole story was just another common one about Republicans who just want to argue about something and it doesn't seem like anything is going to be done.
Why this event is relevant: This event is relevant because, it is current and gives another example of Republicans crying over something stupid and wasting their time instead of focusing on bigger issues at hand.
Reaction My initial reaction was that this story might have been important, but after thinking about what this story was really about it seems stupid and a waste of time unless I am proven wrong and the Republicans take action.
Opinion I think all parts of our government think they need to stay relevant and seem to just to make up their own stories. Also I think they're accusing a man of doing all this criminal acts, which may be true, but have no evidence at least not enough to get this man impeached.
Connection I honestly just go to the politics section on fox news.com and just pick any article this one just looked the most interesting today. Also, I just find anything having to do with Republicans interesting I just like to see their point of view on certain issues.
Excellent article choice!
DeleteSource: (entire website address) http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/05/world/americas/mexico-troops-to-port/index.html?iref=allsearch
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Mexican troops take control of key port
Article Date: November 5, 2013
Who: Mexican military, Mexican navy, army, federal police, and attorney's general office
Where: The Port of Lazaro Cardenas
When: November 4, 2013
What happened: The port was taken over by Mexican troops. The port was taken over to strengthen the rule of law.
Why this event is relevant: This event is relevant because they are trying to protect people. They are also trying to show a force of the government. This event is also relevant because a group is going against the police and killed 22 people.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes) I feel as though this might help the people in Mexico, but then again it might not.
Opinion (I think..) I think the military needs to try a little harder to strengthen the rules. I think if they were stricter then the group wouldn't go against them.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this article because it was interesting. I chose this article because I thought the Mexican troops were really doing bad things to the port.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/14/world/meast/syria-beheading-mistake/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
ReplyDeleteArticle title: Al-Qaeda-linked rebels mistakenly behead fellow fighter, rebel group says
Article date: November 14 2013
Who: Al-Qaeda
When: Earlier this week.
What happened: Al-Qaeda, an anti-government group strongly opposed to the westernized United States government, made a slight mistake at a "prosecution". In their group, they punish oppositions by, first videotaping a cruel beheading, usually done with chainsaws, then hold the head up and warn anyone from becoming an opposition and finally, the post the video online for all to see. The problem with this particular beheading is that they decapitated a fellow extremist, who is the commander, Muhammad Farce, by accident. After being posted online, other members recognize the beheaded as their missing superior. All involved have made a public apology since then and asked for forgiveness.
Relevance: This is relevant because it shows another side of the main enemy of the USA. It shows the incompetence and lawlessness of the elusive group who have killed so many Americans.
Reaction: Stupid stupid terrorism. Too unorganized to know that a fellow squad was missing. And too unlawful that they couldn't even double check to see what the man said was true.
My opinion: This is very good and should not stop. Although I hate the idea of death and murder, I think that if a murderer is killing another murdered, it is slightly justified.
Connection: I chose this article because it was spoken about on a YouTube daily news channel that I watch, and it sparked my interest.
Source:http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/14/opinion/borger-obama-clinton/index.h
ReplyDeleteTitle:How could Obama not have known?
Date: November 14, 2013
Who: White House, Republicans, Democrats, President Obama
when: earlier this week
What happened: Obama and officials finally get to setup Obamacare website. Obama himself was convinced that the project would be a success. But in turnout it was a complete failure. Now raising the question of how could this be possible and the Why has the President been so into a plan that became a fluke.
Gloria Borger analyzes this as the red flag being everywhere and seen but that certain parts were only given to certain people. She believes that no one in the White House saw the complete layout. They only saw fragments of what was to come. Basically saying that there was no organization in the White House and that no one could foresee the major glitches in the website.
Reaction: This disgusts me that the White House is this unorganized. iot scares me that major faults like this go unnoticed by the President.
My opinion: This stuf neeeds to be fixed soon and oficials should be meeting to resolve this conflict 24 hours a day till fixed. This was the only thing promised in * years for it not to come out well.
Connection: who doesn't care about Obamacare. Haha you get it care.
Sarcasm in your connection? Apparently some people aren't getting the care they hoped for.
DeleteSource: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/14/world/meast/syria-beheading-mistake/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
ReplyDeleteArticle Title:Al-Qaeda-linked rebels mistakenly behead fellow fighter, rebel group says
Article Date:
Who:Anti government radical
Where:Syria
When: November 12
What happened:After a clash between government soldiers and rebel forces. A man who was thought to support the government was beheaded in public video. But the thing was, the man beheaded was really in the battle fighting for the rebel forces.
Why this event is relevant:This occurred in the Syrian civil war which is ,as you can see, very bloody and hard to tell the difference of each persons loyalty.
Reaction This is saddening because a man who wanted to help the rebels was killed by the rebels but whats the worst part is that he was innocent.
Opinion Why are people so brutal in war. Even when in civil wars where its your own countrymen.
Connection (why you chose this article)
Source:http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/15/us/cia-tracking-money-transfers/index.html?hpt=po_c2
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: CIA using Patriot Act to collect money transfer data
Article Date: Fri November 15, 2013
Who:CIA
Where:This toke place in the united states
When: Fri November 15, 2013
What happened: In this article it discusses how the CIA use the patriot act to collect tranfer money data. in this article it tells that the CIA have been found to be using there international connections to transfer the collective data of money that passes through the united states. also that this overgrowth outgrowth of terror-finance tracking programs.most of the transfers are done outside the states.
Why this event is relevant: this is relevant because the CIA are violation the privacy amendment as the violate the money trading privacy of everyday citizens
Reaction: My reaction is that this is a normally know fact manly talked about as a conspiracy theory
Opinion: i believe that this is a total disrespect of the American public
Connection: i have no connection to this event
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/12/hawaii-gay-marriage/3510441/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Hawaii Senate passes gay marriage bill
Article Date: This historical event happened, Nov. 13, 2013
Who: This article consists of, Same sex couples, supporters.
Where: This law was passed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
When: This occurred one day before the article was written. Nov. 12, 2013
What happened: Senators, In Hawaii, passed the bill 19-4 that allowed same sex couples to get married. University of Hawaii researcher implies that, tourism will escalade by $217 million within the time span of three years. Which is not a bad thing because gay couples will go to Hawaii and spend over $150 million on weddings there over those three years. Even though they pushed back the date for couples to get married. The bill was passed and cheers broke out into high energy, inside and out of the court room. Children of gay couples don't have any regulations on Hawaii benefits. The only thing in done about the bill is its wait for the governors signature.
Why this event is relevant: This event is well relevant because, I believe everyone should have the same rights no matter the sexuality.
Reaction (describe your feelings or attitudes): My reactions were positive because I am a supporter for the LGBT community.
Opinion (I think..) I think this is a really good article about a very historical issue. This will probably go on for a really long time before we get all fifty states to legalize gay marriage.
Connection (why you chose this article) I chose this article because I have family members who are discreetly gay/lesbian but are afraid of society.
Sourcewww.foxnews.com
ReplyDeleteArticle Title:House approves Obama Care insurance fix
Article Date:Published November 15, 2013
Who:Thirty-nine Democrats and Obama
Where:
When:
What happened: They had rewrote the Obama care because of the upset people.
Why this event is relevant: This Is relevant because this effects people who can not afford it and have a hard time providing for their families.
Reaction: I was upset because i wanted to know if they are thinking of the people who cant' provide or can't handle this pressure.
Opinion I think that this is insane.
Connection: I felt as though this is could harm me and my family when i get older i don't know what this government is up to.
Sourcewww.foxnews.com
ReplyDeleteArticle Title:House approves Obama Care insurance fix
Article Date:Published November 15, 2013
Who:Thirty-nine Democrats and Obama
Where:In the white house
When: Now currently.
What happened: They had rewrote the Obama care because of the upset people.
Why this event is relevant: This Is relevant because this effects people who can not afford it and have a hard time providing for their families.
Reaction: I was upset because i wanted to know if they are thinking of the people who cant' provide or can't handle this pressure.
Opinion I think that this is insane.
Connection: I felt as though this is could harm me and my family when i get older i don't know what this government is up to.
This does not meet the length requirement.
DeleteSource: http://www.cnn.com/
ReplyDeleteArticle Title: Some typhoon victims survive on coconut juice
Article Date: 11/15/13
Who: Philippines
Where: Central Philippines
When: Last Friday
What happened: A super typhoon named Haiyan barreled the central Philippines at 4:30 am on Friday. So far the death count has been steadily growing. 3,621 people have been found dead and 12,165 have been injured so far. 1,140 people were found missing. Sickness, hunger and thirst have plagued the people of the Philippines. Bodies and Bodies of dead children litter the streets along with adults.
Why this event is relevant: This is relevant because it lets us know what happened in the Philippines and how people will help them. It's relevant because people need to know about this and how people should react and feel about this.
Reaction: My reaction to this was shocked and empathetic. I hope that people feel strongly about this and hope that they will help them repair the Philippines . I do wonder what the U.S is doing to help the them and how they should react.
Opinion: I think that the U.S should definitely help and make sure that they are okay. My opinion to this is that everybody should help and other countries can form allies to get people on their side.
Connection: My connection to this is Hurricane Katrina because of how powerful Katrina was and how it made people feel about it. The death toll was bad just like Katrina.