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On April 10, 2017, New Yorker magazine published a water color and black ink cartoon style painting entitled “Broken Windows” by cartoonist Barry Blitt on its cover. (Mouly, 2017) It is a multi-dimensional caricature with the back side of President Donald Trump in the foreground as he hits golf balls towards the White House which sits as a target in the background. The New Yorker, a magazine that has been in circulation since 1925 is published by Conde Nast and although geared to New Yorkers…

After an anxious night for both Democratic and Republican candidates, Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton win pulling out close wins in Iowa. Due to a very close tie between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, CNN did not confirm Hillary Clinton’s win until around 1pm on Tuesday. "The results tonight are the closest in Iowa Democratic caucus history," Iowa party chairman Andy McGuire said. New Hampshire is the next state to vote on February 9, with Sanders holding a strong lead he is expected to…

To be honest, I think that Hillary has done a better job than Donald. The reason I believe that she did a better job is that she answers the questions much more directly than Trump, although, she doesn't answer them completely correct, Trump does not answer the questions correctly at all. For example, the first topic that was talked about being, "Are the candidates modeling appropriate behavior for today's youth?" Hillary answered the question somewhat correctly and she stayed on topic, Trump…

shortage, and over usage/ abuse of health care. If everyone was given the right to health care, it would increase debt. We are already in debt. Obamacare already caused us to go into debt, the increase of federal deficit could be a larger cost than Obama care (“Should all Americans have the right to Health care...”). America is already in debt as it is, adding free healthcare to that will cause us to go even further down in debt. Budget overtime has increased. Over time all these health…

sphere”. Trump feels’ that EPA regulations are too restrictive which he strongly agrees with. Furthermore, Trump agrees with “making voters registrations easier.” Donald Trump feels that Clinton would send our economy into double depression such as Obama did. The second major point is Domestic Issues. Trump disagrees with stricter punishment reduces crimes. Trump strongly disagrees with “absolute right to gun ownership. Furthermore, Trump strongly disagrees to “expand Obamacare”. Trump stated…

Hillary Clinton, the nominated candidate of the democratic party, who is running for presidency. Hillary has had a very influential and vital role in the history of the US politics, from being a lawyer to becoming the First Lady and later on to Secretary of State. She has contributed to importance of education, woman’s right and poverty in the State, having work with thousands of people who have struggle and lived with needs. She also became the First Lady, after her husband Bill Clinton…

Julie Harper Professor Tiffany Soma Political Science 101 November 15, 2017 Current Event: Obama’s Release of Guantanamo Bay Prisoners On President Obama’s third day in office he ordered, “The detention facilities at Guantanamo to be closed "as soon as practicable, and no later than one year from the date of this order” (Rath). This event caused a mix of emotions and opinions among United States citizens, which would be case in all of former President Obama’s orders surrounding Guantanamo Bay…

Problem and Background The Barack Obama Presidential Center, which will be located on 63rd and Stony Island in Jackson Park, is close in proximity to the Washington Park neighborhood (Kennedy, 2016). Due to open in 2021, this presidential center is the first of its kind, as it is the first presidential library in an urban city and the first presidential library of an African American president. Many community leaders and residents in Washington Park believe it will have the potential to uplift…

George Soros Push to Transform the State Justice System Progressives led by Soros have trained their sights on electing prosecutors recent election cycles as a strategy to reform the criminal justice system. Besides supporting the presidential and congressional campaigns, a report published by Politico on 08/30/2016 show the longtime Democratic donor George Soros offered more than $3 million to support 7 candidates vying for district attorney positions in 6 states. The move aims to reduce the…

Today, when people hear the term “the better of two evils”, many immediately relate the term to the decision they will have to make on November 8th of this year. On Election Day Americans will be choosing between a crooked Hillary or an arrogant Trump to put this country back on the right track. Too many people fear they just can not trust Hillary Clinton, while others wonder if Trump’s immaturity and temper is suited for the office. Due to both their characters Donald Trump and Hillary…