Trump learns a lesson from Dealmaking this Policy

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/25/politics/donald-trump-lesson-deal-making-health-care/

     In this article, Trump realizes that he has a lot to learn as a everyday decision-making president. Trump wanted to release his new plan of healthcare, but it failed when the Court decided not to pass it. Aids in the administration and the congressional staff agreed that he had learned a painful lesson to learn on policy making. They claim that Trump had no sense of the subject at hand and had no support to back him up with this difficult process. Many sources also stated that Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus had only negatively influenced the President, and some claimed that Trump didn't fail politics until those two people got involved. Trump had to meet in an informal caucuses with moderate Republicans and had to listen to their opinions of the bill. Unfortunately to Trump and his supporters, the bill failed and was not further examined.
     In class, we have discussed policy making and the process to get a policy passed. We talked about how the government is divided into the Federal level and the State level. Trump's new healthcare policy would be dealt within the Federal level because that is where the most important policy making decisions are made. Healthcare is a nationwide issue, not just an individual state issue.
     I agree with the sources's opinions of Trump's new plan. I think that he isn't knowledgeable in the healthcare area and he clearly didn't have enough support to make any decision. I also think that as being president for only a few months now, too much is happening too quickly. We need to focus on issue at a time and try to resolve each one the right way.

Impeachment of Governor Bentley

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/06/politics/alabama-robert-bentley-impeachment-meeting/

     Back in early March, Alabama lawmakers met to discuss the alternatives for the impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley. In 2014, Bentley was accused of having sexual conversations with his prior aid, Rebekah Mason. The evidence is found from audio tapes and text messages that were put out for the public by the Bentley family. The Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee met to discuss their plan to get Bentley impeached and removed. Bentley claims that he had never had a "physical" affair and nothing illegal was happening. Many Alabamians were angered because they thought of their governor as a well-mannered and honest conservative, but with these actions he was showing he was far from being that. The article then goes into the steps of impeachment. These steps include the articles of impeachment being brought by the House of Representatives, while the Senate acts as a judge. The state representative wanted the impeachment because "the state House needs to be responsive and not wait for the court system to finish their work in the case." Mason resigned her position, while Henry refused to.
     We have recently discussed in class about our presidency unit, which includes the process of impeachment. In class, we said that impeachment is the process of setting out a set of charges to be brought against the person by the House of Representatives. This article describes the same process in the impeachment of Robert Bentley. He was accused of having sexual interactions with his aid and the House of Representatives from his state had to discuss and decide on how to resolve these charges.
     I believe that Bentley is guilty. With the sample of his conversation with her, describing how he loves to pull her close and and put his hands basically all over her, it was clear to me that something was happening between the two. If I lived in Alabama, I would definitely would not want my governor making mysterious conversations with someone that works for him. To me, that does not show anything but a bad character to everyone.

Trump nominates a new supreme court justice

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/31/politics/donald-trump-supreme-court-nominee/

     This article describes Donald Trump's decision to appoint Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court as a replacement of Antonin Scalia who died last year. Gorsuch is a 49 year-old federal judge from the state of Colorado. He will bring hope to Trump and the republican party by trying to make the Supreme Court's decisions favor the conservative side. The Democrats are against this nomination and are upset that the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland was ignored last year. Trump says that he will "find the very best judge in the country for the Supreme Court" to keep the country in tact. If Gorsuch was confirmed, he would balance Scalia's views as a conservative and hopefully bring the same amount of impact to the court as Scalia did.
     This article pertains to what we are learning in class by how it describes the court and its justices. This week in class we have discussed who the current court justices are and what they stand for. We also talked about Antonin Scalia and his unfortunate death, and this article perfectly fits with our discussion because it is describing Scalia's replacement.
     I believe that Gorsuch will be a great replacement for the new seat on the Supreme Court. With my conservative views, I believe that he will contribute the most to the court by bringing the conservative views, but also being open to hearing the other sides. To be a good leader, you have to contribute but also hear other opinions to become more unified together as a whole. And in my opinion, I think that Gorsuch has all of those qualities which should put him in the Supreme Court.

What's next in Women's Marches?

   http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/23/us/womens-march-next-steps/

     This article gives us an update on what the women are going to do next in this movement across America for equal rights. The women are saying that this is "only the beginning". After the inauguration of President Trump, 1 million people went on the streets and protested for Women's rights. To keep the fight running, you can send a postcards to your senators, visit your representatives in person, volunteer for a group, plan an event, and recruit more women to take place in the fight. The women's goal is to make the moment into a movement and make change in this corrupted world.
     In class, we have talked about the difference between civil rights and civil liberties. Women rights would fall under the category of civil rights because they are used to protect certain groups and minorities including women. We have also discussed civil disobedience which is peaceful acts without any violence . These women marches would be an example of this because the women are peacefully marching without any violence involved.
     I believe in any advancements the women have to offer with these marches. If I could, I would march with them. I believe that women have the right to fight for what they clearly deserve. It is unacceptable for the women to still not have the same rights as men. This problem needs to be solved and fast.

Mom deported In Arizona Immigration

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/us/arizona-guadalupe-garcia-de-rayos-protests/

     In this article, a mother of 2 named Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos went to the immigration check-in in Phoenix only to find herself in some trouble. This was her eighth visit since her arrest for using a fake social security number to get through the check in. This time she was detained and deported back to Mexico where she is originally from. The woman claimed that she "has no regrets" over committing the crime of using a fake social security number and living illegally in America. She also said that she did it for her children so that they could have a better future ahead of them.
     In class, we have talked about Trump's plan multiple times and his immigration order is definitely apart of it. This situation is a clear example of why Trump placed this order so that he could decrease crime and avoid illegal immigration in the states. This woman was obviously committing a crime and her punishment is to be deported back to where she is suppose to stay legally.
     I agree of the punishment that this woman had received. I think if you commit any crime that you need to pay for the consequences. She knew that was she was doing was illegal and she ignored her judgment and went for it. Of course I have sympathy that she wanted a better future for her children, but doing anything illegal for it should not be the way to handle a situation like this.

Travel Ban Separates Somali Refugee Family

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/21/us/travel-ban-somali-refugees-separated/index.html

     In this article, the author describes the difficult situation of the separation of Abdulla and his daughter Batulo. Abdulla is a refugee who was recently deported to America with his family. He thought that he could finally be given a new life in America, but this was not the case. Just as the family was settling into their new home, President Trump signed his Travel Ban executive order. This order banned refugee arrivals for 90 days in seven countries, including Somalia where Batulo is still in. Just as she was about to leave, her trip had to be cancelled due to the travel ban. This left her family in a frantic search for help in reuniting with their daughter again. Back at the refugee camp, Batulo has to move in and depend on another family while she is waiting to return to her family. The family mourn for their daughter every second and are trying to convince Melanie Trump to hear their voice and try to repeal this ban.
     In class, we have discussed some of the issues in our current culture war. This week we discussed what a social movement is and the travel ban has certainly started one. In addition, this travel ban has started multiple marches and group gatherings of the refugees.
     I do not feel like there can be an opinion of this article. It is simply a terrible situation and nobody should disagree with that. But, I do not agree with this travel ban. For example, just like in this situation in this article, I believe that it just creates separation and a sense of a trap within every refugee. Of course I believe that terrorism needs to be dealt with, but I think they can be other ways of doing this instead of solidifying just seven countries.

Women Set a day for a Strike- Blog 2

http://us.cnn.com/2017/02/15/politics/womens-march-general-strike-date-set/index.html

     In this article, the author states that the starters of the women marches in Washington last month has set a date for a strike of women. It will be held on March 8, which is known as the International Day of Women and my birthday! There has been rumors about a strike but they finally set out a day yesterday. The women's purpose is to "outnumber the war of fear, greed and hatred" by showing love and compassion for their rights. On social media, it is said that this will not be the only strike. Women are trying to create over 100 strike actions all across America with the goal of "standing up for America's democratic principles".
     In class, we continuously talk about issues that Americans have to face day by day and women's rights fall under those issues. These women simply want equal treatment that the men are given. Just like I said in my article over the marches, they do not want any violence. They want to be equal. With such attention from the news and social media, it is clear that this issue is one that needs to be resolved. If that means to have a day without women, then so be it.
     I agree with this strike. As a woman, I believe that we should speak our voice and our worth through any way that we can. I think it is important to have a day without women because I believe that men take women for granted over their worth. This strike could hopefully impact the men to realize how much they need women in their life. And if it doesn't work, at least women put the effort in to make a change in the world. To me, that is most important.