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Resource:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/20/us/ap-us-lgbt-rights-legislation-glance.html?_r=0
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Mitchell Mui
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Based on the New York Times article, "Laws Decried as LBGT Discrimination Proposed Across Country" many states across America are deciding to protect those who decline the approval of certain people. Such groups of these people included the LGBT community. In addition to the growing tension in the legislative, the states that oppose this law are receiving a huge backlash in protest. An example I viewed from the article include Alabama's Lawmakers. The makers are pushing to prevent the state from refusing license childcare service that conflict with their religious belief. Another state that supports the LGBY community is Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order which gave protection to workers who are being discriminated based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. I find this disappointing that some laws would oppose people based on their gender identity. Why does this even become a question, shouldn't even be mentioned.
Resource:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/20/us/ap-us-lgbt-rights-legislation-glance.html?_r=0
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Resource:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/04/20/us/ap-us-lgbt-rights-legislation-glance.html?_r=0
Woman on the Back of a $10 bill
Mohammad Khalid
How would you feel if a woman was on the back of your ten dollar bill?
The Treasury Secretary will announce on Wednesday the redesigned 10 dollar bill. It may or may not have a woman on the back of it. If it does, it will have a great reputation of the Obama Administration.
In my opinion, there should be a woman on the back of the 20 dollar bill because there were famous women that left their mark on this nation. For example, Rosa Parks, Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony.
Women left their mark on the United States. Women were patriotic,brave and called for change. Harriet Tubman created the Underground Railroad and risked her life so enslaved African Americans can move up North and escape slavery.
Susan B Anthony called for women rights. She wanted women to get the right to vote.
What is your opinion? Who should be on the 10 dollar bill?
Source:
‘Hamilton’ Mania Expected to Relegate Women to the Back of $10 Bill
By Jackie Calmer April 20,2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/us/women-currency-treasury.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
How would you feel if a woman was on the back of your ten dollar bill?
The Treasury Secretary will announce on Wednesday the redesigned 10 dollar bill. It may or may not have a woman on the back of it. If it does, it will have a great reputation of the Obama Administration.
In my opinion, there should be a woman on the back of the 20 dollar bill because there were famous women that left their mark on this nation. For example, Rosa Parks, Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony.
Women left their mark on the United States. Women were patriotic,brave and called for change. Harriet Tubman created the Underground Railroad and risked her life so enslaved African Americans can move up North and escape slavery.
Susan B Anthony called for women rights. She wanted women to get the right to vote.
What is your opinion? Who should be on the 10 dollar bill?
Source:
‘Hamilton’ Mania Expected to Relegate Women to the Back of $10 Bill
By Jackie Calmer April 20,2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/us/women-currency-treasury.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
Abducted Nigerian Girls Remembered
By Franchesca Gumabon
Two years ago, terrorist group Boko Haram, kidnapped female students in Nigeria. American and African troops were sent to Cameroon to fight the soldiers but were put on hold in fear of risking more lives. Now, the 276 missing girls have been located. They're located in the Sambisa Forest. The girl's were abducted while at the Government Girls Secondary School of Nigeria.Many of the girls that are captured by Boko Haram are either forced into unwanted marriages, sexual assault, or sometimes death. Now, U.S. officials are claiming that the girls have not been forgotten and are working on getting them safely home. Hopefully the girls are all retrieved safely. This has been an ongoing struggle but hopefully it doesn't have to last any longer.
Read the Article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/world/africa/boko-haram-kidnapped-girls.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Golden State Warriors' Record Breaking Game
By: Jade Stephen
Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors broke the Chicago Bulls' record of 72 games in the NBA by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game before the playoffs. The new record now is 73 wins and 9 losses. The Chicago Bulls had a record of 72 wins and 10 losses in the 1995-96 season of the NBA with Michael Jordan but that all came to an end on Wednesday due to the team's motivation and amazing basketball skills. Though they had nine losses it's still good for a team that was believed to fail. Now they're on their way to playoffs by being the first in the western conference.
Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiK4vXc_ZbMAhVRET4KHRwBAYQQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pixelstalk.net%2Fgolden-state-warriors-wallpapers%2F&psig=AFQjCNH4nm4m4qDdC6aBySIUky6kcIe1UA&ust=1461027496986418
Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors broke the Chicago Bulls' record of 72 games in the NBA by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game before the playoffs. The new record now is 73 wins and 9 losses. The Chicago Bulls had a record of 72 wins and 10 losses in the 1995-96 season of the NBA with Michael Jordan but that all came to an end on Wednesday due to the team's motivation and amazing basketball skills. Though they had nine losses it's still good for a team that was believed to fail. Now they're on their way to playoffs by being the first in the western conference.
Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiK4vXc_ZbMAhVRET4KHRwBAYQQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pixelstalk.net%2Fgolden-state-warriors-wallpapers%2F&psig=AFQjCNH4nm4m4qDdC6aBySIUky6kcIe1UA&ust=1461027496986418
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Mohammad Khalid
Midwood's Diversity
Recently, Bill Clinton was interrupted at a campaign where he was interupted about the Crime Bill of 1994.
1994 Crime Bill
The Crime Bill of 1984 dealt with crime and law enforcement in 1994. It was signed by former President Bill Clinton while he was in office. This law put millions of African Americans in jail.
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Recently, Bill Clinton was interrupted at a campaign where he was interupted about the Crime Bill of 1994.
1994 Crime Bill
The Crime Bill of 1984 dealt with crime and law enforcement in 1994. It was signed by former President Bill Clinton while he was in office. This law put millions of African Americans in jail.
According to "Calls for tough sentencing and police protection were paired with calls for full employment, quality education and drug treatment, and criticism of police brutality." They African Americans during this time were not only asking for tough police law enforcement but they also wanted other things such as quality education and police protection. This article explains that the Crime Bill include 75% cost went to new prisons, 100,000 new police officers and narrowed inmates to higher education.
"Less than a quarter of the funding went to prevention programs. "
China's Law Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
By Mitchell Mui
Lawmakers of China Rejects Same Sex Marriage
Recently, China's lawmakers in court ruled that same sex marriage was still illegal despite the tension that has been built up recently. China intends to stick to strict traditions when it comes to culture. However, even though the court ruled it to be illegal, that didn't not stop activists from growing in support of same sex marriage. Unfortunately, this landed many activists behind bars for opposing the governments ruling.
In my perspective, I oppose the court ruling itself. I find it extremely unfair that the ruling out vetoed the activists despite the overwhelming support in favor of same sex marriage. This issue became quite popular as Central China Television sent several reporters with the intent to interview the activists to get a perspective of their motives.
Source:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/14/world/asia/china-same-sex-marriage-ruling.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-1&action=click&contentCollection=Asia%20Pacific®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article
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| Sun Wenlin and his partner Hu Mingliang walking. The couple was denied privilege to marry causing a court case. Picture taken by Gilles Sabrie for The New York Times |
Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai Gay?
Franchesca Gumabon
For many of us who don't know who Zhou Enlai was, here's a brief background. Zhou Enlai was a strong political figure during China's Communist Party era. He, along with communist leader, Mao Zedong, played an important role in China's becoming. They were both remembered as highly intellectual people who ruled the 20th century with strong power.
For many of us who don't know who Zhou Enlai was, here's a brief background. Zhou Enlai was a strong political figure during China's Communist Party era. He, along with communist leader, Mao Zedong, played an important role in China's becoming. They were both remembered as highly intellectual people who ruled the 20th century with strong power.
Zhou was the first premier for the People's Republic of China. He, along with Henry A. Kissinger, helped pave the way for President Richard M. Nixon's 1971 visit to Beijing. This helped develop a new business era for both the United States and China.
In a recent book about Zhou's life, many are claiming that he may have been gay. The book, which is banned in China, speaks of Zhou's relationship between his wife and comrade, Mao Zedong.
Although, a previous encounter while studying abroad may give hint as to why many would believe he was. Zhou studied abroad and while abroad he met Li Fujing. Li Fujing and Zhou grew close and their friendship blossomed. Once they were separated, Zhou wrote a heart wrenching story of despair in his diary about losing his close friend.
Another clue that would point to this suspicion is that he and his wife, Deng Yingchao, never had an encounter with each other. He proposed to her via postcard despite the fact that they've never seen each other in five years.
There's many reasons as to why he could've kept this part of his life private. He may have been terrified. China, even in today's society, is still very close-minded about sexual orientations. Recently, a gay couple who filed for marriage was denied. China still isn't ready and they sure weren't ready before.
This is still a mystery but if he was, it would be a huge shock to the Chinese society who revered him as a man of power during one of China's golden ages.
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