volunteering opportunities, and immigrants. Living in a small town does not open a person’s eyes to all the hopes and dreams of others. Through these three service learning opportunities, Into the Streets, Mary Treglia Community House, and Presidential campaigns; I have learned how they impact our communities, the concepts of citizens, and my weaknesses and strengths when it comes to participating. Summary of Activities: The first service learning experience I had was Into the Streets, a…
committees (PACs) raised $1.4 billion to aid presidential and congressional campaigns; the majority of that money is non-traceable and does not come with a name tag attached (Federal Election Commission). After the landmark Supreme Court Case of Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission, American politicians have been under fire for their cloak and dagger tactics to raise money for their political parties and election campaign finances. In the controversial 2010 decision, the Supreme…
Teen activists by connor Braate Teen activists work really hard toward their cause and don’t give up until they have fixed the problem they're trying to fix. Most of them are even willing to die over their cause for others. But most importantly teen activists have goals, challenges and a cause. Goals Teen activists all have goals. For example Alex libby ( teen activist trying to stop bullying and harassment) has a goal to stop bullying. They always try to reach their goal and do not stop…
“I don’t want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up.” This was said by Malala Yousafzai, a teen activist who stands up for girls education all over the world. What is a teen activist, you may ask? A teen activist is a kid or teenager who is working towards change for the better in society, politics or the environment and will stop at nothing to make that change happen. To be a teen activist, you must want a change in some are of society and…
federation, our government wanted to create its reputation among all nations of the world. However, it was not until 1915 that Australian and New Zealand soldiers joined the war and ‘set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula’ . The main goal of this campaign was to capture Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire and ‘an ally of Germany’ . The date marked April 25th when ‘the Australian and New Zealand’ soldiers ‘landed on Gallipoli’ . They were immediately met with resistance and…
Most political campaigns focus on candidates’ character and morals, especially those tied to partisan stereotypes. Democratic candidates that focus on welfare programs and overall equality are usually portrayed as compassionate and kind. Republican candidates that focus…
imperative characteristics of a dedicated successful politician. An effective campaign requires a capable plan that is organized from the beginning. A candidate should be an effective speaker. They also need a support system by their family, friends, colleagues, and the community. Most importantly, a profitable financial plan is necessary for a triumphant campaign. A sufficient…
Introduction Political campaigns are widely structured to evoke certain reactions among different populations and even influencing them to take specific actions regarding the message being popularized. The media has remained a key tool in the transfer of the political message from the political entities to the masses since the history of man (Bennette & Segerberg, 2016; Fiske & Hancock, 2016). The main advantage about the use of media, which in this case refers to all communication tools and…
As aforementioned, a great number of talented and capable individuals like the protagonist, Archy, fought and perished during the Gallipoli campaign. The film places a key emphasis on this particular idea, as it is relevant to society today in that it enables us, as the audience, to discern the true, destructive nature of war; a situation where the lives of adept individuals are constantly being…
‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.’ ANZAC is a term which can define our nation. It is a legend which every Australian holds dear and one that will be passed down through generations forevermore. It is on this solemn day, the 25th of April, our country gathers, as one, to commemorate the audacious actions of those noble men and women, who, over a century…