Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Eugenics Current Event
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/02/27/virginia-to-compensate-victims-forced-sterilizations/
This article talks about compensation for those affected under a eugenics program enacted in Virginia. The Virginia Eugenical Sterilization Act, which ran between 1924 and 1979, involuntarily sterilized over 7,000 Virginians. The Virginia General Assembly budgeted $400,000 to pay those affected at $25,000 per person. However, only 11 people are the surviving victims, which makes the change too late. Therefore, many have died without experiencing the wonder and joy of raising a child.
This article talks about compensation for those affected under a eugenics program enacted in Virginia. The Virginia Eugenical Sterilization Act, which ran between 1924 and 1979, involuntarily sterilized over 7,000 Virginians. The Virginia General Assembly budgeted $400,000 to pay those affected at $25,000 per person. However, only 11 people are the surviving victims, which makes the change too late. Therefore, many have died without experiencing the wonder and joy of raising a child.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Person of the Month: Sammy Davis Jr.
Who: Sammy Davis Jr.
What: Singer, tap dancer, actor, pianist, drummer
When: 1928 - 1990
Where: Born in Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City
Why: Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the most influential black singers in the world. He won five Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, and appeared in 39 films. In 1959 he joined "The Rat Pack," one of the most famous ensembles in the history of music. "The Rat Pack" included well-known singers such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Overall, he performed over 80 singles, all of which have moved the hearts of millions across the world.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
War On Drugs Debate Articles
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139908/malcolm-beith/a-single-act-of-justice
This article by Malcom Beith explains how the war on drugs is a good thing, and that it also helps promote the war on terror.
This article by Malcom Beith explains how the war on drugs is a good thing, and that it also helps promote the war on terror.
This article from Fox News how the war on drugs is a failure, as the prices of drugs such as heroin, concaine and hannabis "dropped by 81 percent, 80 percent, and 86 percent respectively between 1990 and 2007 in the Unites States."
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Person Of The Week
Who: Ronald Reagan
What: 40th President of the United States of America
When: Born Feb. 6, 1911, died June 5, 2004. Was President from Jan. 20, 1981 to Jan. 20 1989.
Why I picked him: Because he was a man of principle, and stayed true to his morals. He never backed down from a fight. I have a great amount of respect for him, and he is my inspiration and role model.
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