Operation gratitude part six

Today I finished my letter to the troops. I didnt know what to say but I made due with what I came up with.

Operation gratitude part five

Today I stayed out by the booth and helped out. Tommorrow I'll do the same thing, I guess.

Operation gratitude part four

Today I went with a group of people and presented Operation Gratitude to a class. Tommorow were hoping to work at the booth or table thing or whatever. It was pretty fun even though we were really nervous haha

Operation Gratitude Part Three

Today Andrea and I continued to work on our flyer and the class discussed the plan for the rest of the week. Tomorrow were supposed to go around spreading information.

Operation Gratitude Part Deux

Today, (or rather friday) I continued to work with Andrea and began coloring our poster. On monday, we hope to finish coloring the poster and hang it up somewhere.

What did Eye do today?

Oh I'm so clever. Just kidding.

Today Andrea and I planned out a pretty cool idea for a poster to show info for Operation Gratitude. We also (or I, rather) tried to hide it from him in class, because it looked sort of terrible. It should look slightly better tommorrow when we color it and write all of the information.

Social Network for Social Activism

Social networking for social activism...awesome :)
"Facebook Co-founder Chris Hughes Officially Launches Jumo, Social Network for Social Activism | Technology | Los Angeles Times." Top of the Ticket | The Politics Summit at Obama's House: Republicans, Democrats and a Couple of Encouraging Signs | Los Angeles Times. Web. 30 Nov. 2010. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/11/facebook-co-founder-chris-hughes-officially-launches-jumo-social-network-for-social-activism.html>.

Tuition Increases and British People Get Really Mad

I'm just glad someone's fighting for education. Ha. No but really those tuitions were insane!


"British Students Protest Tuition Increases - Latimes.com." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.latimes.com/news/la-na-london-protests-20101125,0,7671102.story>.

Mental, Physical, and Financial Hazards of Homework.

A trailer and review of the anti homework documentary, Race To Nowhere. 
Link to trailer: 
"Mental, Physical, and Financial Hazards of Homework." Credit Cards - Free Credit Report Card - Online Loans | Credit.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. <http://www.credit.com/blog/2010/11/mental-physical-and-financial-hazards-of-homework/>.


Race To Nowhere site (with screening dates and locations!) : <http://www.racetonowhere.com/>

New Economical Fears :o!!

With the Republicans winning control of the house of representatives, new fears of a further ruined economy arose. 


"4 Fresh Fears About Washington Wrecking the Economy - Yahoo! Finance." Yahoo! Finance - Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. <http://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-Fresh-Fears-About-usnews-2195640786.html?x=0>.

History Repeats Itself.

So apparently the democratic leadership met at the White House without the republicans. Remind you of anything? French maybe?.... Something revolutionary? No? ok then haha.


"Democratic Leadership Will Meet At White House Without Republicans." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/17/democratic-leadership-wil_n_785135.html>.

Budget Crisis!!!! Why Don't You Fix It??

So this guy talks about this article which says that no matter which party we follow, the budget isn't going to be fixed. So he encourages YOU to fix it by clicking the link in the description box and finding out if your plan would fix the budget. Should we raise taxes? Lower spending? You decide. 
To fix the budget: (in case your too lazy to look in the description/don't want to watch the FASCINATING video)
http://dft.ba/-58L


(P.s. I solved it!!!! ANGIE FOR PRESIDENT!!!)


"YouTube - Hey! You! Fix the Budget!" YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyHR0XnU9DQ>.

Cindy McCain against "Dont Ask Dont Tell"

Cindy McCain makes a video along with Gene Simmons and some other people I don't know, in order to show that they're against the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy.
Parker, By Ashley. "Cindy McCain Makes a Cameo in NOH8 Video, Breaking with Senator John McCain's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Views - NYTimes.com." Politics and Government - 2010 Midterm Elections - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/12/cindy-mccain-breaks-with-her-husband-in-gay-rights-video/?scp=5&sq=gay bullying&st=cse>.

What is Homophobia?

An article about prejudice and homophobia towards homosexuals and possible reasons for it.


"Homophobia, Prejudice & Attitudes to Gay Men and Lesbians." AIDS & HIV Information from the AIDS Charity AVERT. Web. 09 Nov. 2010. <http://www.avert.org/homophobia.htm>.

Homophobia: The Fear Behind The Hatred

An essay on homophobia and its ludicrous way of making people act.
"Homophobia: The Fear Behind The Hatred." Veritas Et Ratio - Truth And Reason. Web. 08 Nov. 2010. <http://www.bidstrup.com/phobia.htm>.

Jerry Brown: The Most Interesting Man in California?

I love this video!! It's so funny. I love campaign ads that aren't super negative about the person their against. It's a play on the Dos Equis commercial of "The Most Interesting Man in the World."


Drake, By Bruce. "Jerry Brown: 'The Most Interesting Man in California,' According to Ad."Politics News, Elections Coverage, Political Analysis and Opinion. Web. 04 Nov. 2010. <http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/27/jerry-brown-the-most-interesting-man-in-california-according/>.

Top Five Myths from the Outcome of the 2010 Midterm Elections

So according to this lady, the outcomes of the midterm elections created a spur amongst voters, but most of it was just over dramatized by the news and media. 


Victor, Jennifer N. "Top Five Myths Perpetuated by Pundits of the 2010 Midterm Elections."The Hill. 3 Nov. 2010. Web. <http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/campaign/127569-top-five-myths-perpetuated-by-pundits-of-the-2010-midterm-elections>.

Meg Whitman is Fine, Fresh, Fierce?

So apparently Meg Whitman is targeting women in this advertisement. Yeah california "gurls" Meg Whitman wants to make you feel "fine, fresh, fierce!" *ahem* She also has a young child say that she "wants to be just like Meg!". What I didn't understand was when that little girl was like, "Who's Meg?". So check it out, and also check out some of the comments below the video. Laughter will ensue. 


... I wonder if Katy Perry approved this message? 
Jerry Brown should do a Justin Bieber video. XD 


"YouTube - California Girl Power." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 02 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j601rUuyQTA>.

Souvenirs from the Tea Party (photo essay)

This is ridiculous... but these are the real slogans that tea partiers are using against Obama and other people. Wow. 


"Souvenirs from the Tea Party - Photo Essays - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. Web. 01 Nov. 2010. <http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2027419,00.html>.

Sarah Palin: I'll Run For President 'If There's Nobody Else To Do it'

OH GOD NO!!! Please! There are plenty of people to run for president besides her!! *terrified look* Like we need more chaos in this country... (sorry I know this is an extra article, but I couldn't help it!) 


"Sarah Palin: I'll Run For President 'If There's Nobody Else To Do It' (VIDEO)." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 29 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/28/sarah-palin-president-2012-et_n_775612.html>.

Vote For Hope?

"That virtuous aim, of course, is the subject of ridicule. Here's Sarah Palin mocking optimistic Americans at a Tea Bagger event in February, "How's that hopey-changey thing working out for ya?""
So this guy Leo W. Gerard, talks about how we should vote for someone who could reinstate hope and optimism after all of this negativity, and also about how some people (hence the quote above) are mocking optimistic americans. I'd say I have to agree, what good is being negative and hopeless going to do? Things are more likely to get done with a better attitude and with more optimism to look forward to a better future.
"Leo W. Gerard: Vote for Hope." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 29 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-w-gerard/vote-for-hope_b_775295.html>.

Change Isn't Going To Happen Overnight...

So Obama was on the Daily Show for the first time ever, and he talked about how change was going to take a while despite everyone's bitching. (paraphrase) I sort of agree with him, but I can also see where he is at fault with this statement. He DID say that he would create changed, and hyped everyone up for it like he would become president and change would magically happen, but then again, common sense dictates that a huge disaster would mean a equally huge clean up. 


"Obama On Daily Show: Change 'Not Going To Happen Overnight'" Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 28 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/27/obama-daily-show-jon-stewart-interview_n_775102.html>.

Republicans are Overconfident.

In my opinion anyways haha. So apparently the republicans are super confident that they are going to win the election because they have a huge following and are leading the polls, but democrats are confident that the public will eventually pull through. 


"Midterm Elections: GOP Sees Elections as All Sewn up - Latimes.com." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 27 Oct. 2010. <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-house-gop-memo-20101027,0,3604559.story>.

Jail Time for Skipping Out on Parent Conferences?

Michigan prosector Kym Worthy, wants to put parents in jail for three days for not coming to parent teacher conferences, in order to encourage more parent involvement. A bit harsh? Maybe. But maybe we need something more harsh to get anywhere. 


"Michigan Prosecutor Plans To Make Parents Face Jail Time For Missing Conferences."Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 21 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/21/kym-worthy-jail-time-for-parents_n_772060.html>.

Charter Schools Won't Save the School System?

Diane Ravitch thinks that charter schools won't help but returning the focus of the school to it's classes rather than it's obsession with standardized tests will. I agree wholeheartedly. 


By. "Diane Ravitch: Charter Schools Won't Save the School System - US News and World Report." Breaking National and World News - US News. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. <http://politics.usnews.com/news/best-leaders/articles/2010/04/19/diane-ravitch-charter-schools-wont-save-the-school-system.html>.

"Hispanic Educational Achievement"

So Obama signed this thing that targets "Hispanic Educational Achievement". 
"This is not just a Latino problem. This is an American problem. We've got to solve it," the president said. "Because if we allow these trends to continue, it won't just be one community that falls behind. We will all fall behind together." -President Obama
So why is it only targeted at latinos? Shouldn't we be worried about everyone's educational achievement?


"Obama Signs Executive Order To Boost Hispanic Educational Achievement." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Huffington Post. Web. 19 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/19/obama-executive-order-hispanic-education-achievement_n_768531.html>.

Dismal World

So I found these pictures on this website called  DISMAL WORLD 

Snapshots from the not-so-happy globe  and i wanted to share it. They are really moving, emotional pictures. But I want to warn you before you see them, they are really grim and heartbreaking. But it tells the truth about the world around us. 

http://www.dismalworld.com/must_see/unforgettable_photos.php

Do public school teachers get tenure just by breathing?

The mayor of New York decides to "overhaul" tenure, instead giving them tenure, based on improving test scores. 

Matthews, By Bebeto. "NYC Takes Aim at Teachers' 'tenure for Breathing' - USATODAY.com." News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com. Web. 19 Oct. 2010. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-10-08-teacher-tenure_N.htm>.

Teacher Interview

1. How do you think you should be  evaluated as a teacher?
-I think that we should be evaluated based on student performance, failure rates, and how much test scores improve.
2. How do you think the education is here at La Sierra?
-I think it's good compared to some other schools but it can be improved.
3. Do you think school should be harder on students?
-Yes, of course, like I said everything could and should be improved.
4. Do you think parents need to be more involved in their child's education?
-Yes, it always helps when parents are more involved.
5. What would you like to see changed within the school system?
-Teachers should be hired on the basis of their test scores (hired from the top of their class), and teachers must have degree in the subject that they teach in. They should also have harsher consequences for discipline, have charter schools and there should be more ease in the firing of bad teachers.
6. Should discipline be enforced more strictly?
-Yes, of course. Who wouldn't want discipline to be enforced more strictly.
7. Should state testing be necessary or should they find something else?
-They should have it as an assessment that's more critical, they should have different kinds and have them more frequently.
8. How do you think students should be evaluated in order to graduate (for graduation requirements)?
-They should have the CAHSEE, a minimum number of credits, and have a separate exit exam specially made for the 12th graders.
9. Should students who are failing be taken care of more seriously and with more concern?
-Of course, all failing students should be taken very seriously.
10. How important would you say your job is compared to that of parents and the students themselves, considering better education?
-The most important would have to be the teachers because they have greater influence than any other factor for human success.

Psychology for Lunch?

So some schools are putting salad bars near by the registers so that students will be more likely to buy them, since 1/3 of students are overweight or obese. It kind of gives the effect like the candy they put by the registers in the regular stores. I know I've fallen for that one! 


"School Cafeterias To Try Psychology In Lunch Line." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/13/school-cafeterias-to-try-_0_n_760839.html>.

Classrooms Behind Closed Doors

I think we seriously need to rethink who we're hiring as teachers. The teacher in this video has OBVIOUSLY LOST IT. But, supposedly it was just a nervous breakdown. I think confessing to set fire to the school is a little more than that, but I digress. Yeah, anyways check it out, and think about who they're hiring as teachers. I don't think he's the first to lose his mind on the job. 


"WATCH: Algebra Teacher Swears, Throws Furniture In Classroom Meltdown." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 13 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/12/algebra-teachers-outburst_n_759988.html>.

Community College is Better than a Four Year College...what?!

So apparently some Americans see community college as a better option than a four year college. WHY??? Mostly because of financial problems, apparently. Which is understandable, really, but also because some high school graduates lack the "intestinal fortitude". To each his own, I suppose. 


"AP Poll: Americans See Community Colleges as Viable Option for Some Students - Latimes.com." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 08 Oct. 2010. <http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-ap-poll-community-colleges,0,6832214.story>.

Waiting For Superman Not Telling the Whole Truth?

Sandra Schroeder writes about how the new documentary, "Waiting For Superman" may not be telling the full story on the education reform and public schools. She claims that it only lists charter schools as a way to improve public schools. 


Schroeder, By Sandra. "Opinion | 'Superman' Documentary Doesn't Tell Full Story about Education Challenges | Seattle Times Newspaper." The Seattle Times | Seattle Times Newspaper. Web. 07 Oct. 2010. <http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2013091702_guest07schroeder.html>.

Should Teachers Lose Tenure?

New Jersey Governor believes that teachers should lose tenure completely. But should we? 


Hu, Winnie. "New Jersey to Review Tenure Laws." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 05 Oct. 2010. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/education/29christie.html?_r=1&scp=6&sq=education%20reform&st=cse>.

Proof of how Our High Schools might be Ruining Our Future...

An article about Americas "smartest cities" or pretty much the cities with the most people with degrees. Check it out, were in the bottom 10 out of the whole nation with 19.2% of people with degrees. Nice. We are so awesome. *extreme sarcasm*
"Americas-smartest-cities: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance." Yahoo! Finance - Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News. Web. 05 Oct. 2010. <http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/110890/americas-smartest-cities?mod=career-worklife_balance>.

Meg Whitman does something good?

Meg Whitman might've done something that didn't make her look like an ignorant idiot! Check it out! Apparently she's promoting a liberal documentary on the education reform. 


"Meg Whitman Promotes Education Reform Documentary 'Waiting For Superman'"Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/29/meg-whitman-promotes-waiting-for-superman_n_743581.html>.

Education Reform: Should We Be Firing Teachers?

The Washington Post debates on whether or not firing teachers would be a good thing to do for the education reform. 


Category, By. "The Answer Sheet - Has Education Reform Jumped the Shark? A Teacher Says 'yes'" Blog Directory (washingtonpost.com). Web. 30 Sept. 2010. <http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/guest-bloggers/has-education-reform-jumped-th.html>.

Small classes aren't always better

Massachusetts school proves that small classes arent always better.
"The New York Times Log In." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Web. 30 Sept. 2010. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/education/28school.html?_r=1&ref=education>

Documentary on America's Failing Public School System

"One of the saddest days of my life was when my mother told me ‘Superman’ did not exist,” the educational reformer Geoffrey Canadarecalls in the opening moments of “Waiting for ‘Superman,’ ” a powerful and alarming documentary about America’s failing public school system. “She thought I was crying because it’s like Santa Claus is not real. I was crying because no one was coming with enough power to save us.”
I think this is where I say: nuff said.


Holden, By Stephen. "Movie Review - 'Waiting for Superman' - Documentary on America’s Public School System - NYTimes.com." Movie Reviews, Showtimes and Trailers - Movies - New York Times - The New York Times. 23 Sept. 2010. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/movies/24waiting.html?ref=education>.

Mc Carthy is angered by torture scenes in TV show 24

Former torture victim, Mc Carthy "slams" 24 for "portraying torture as an acceptable weapon". 


Burrell, By Ian. "Former Hostage McCarthy Slams TV Torture Scenes - Media, News - The Independent." The Independent | News | UK and Worldwide News | Newspaper. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/former-hostage-mccarthy-slams-tv-torture-scenes-450086.html>.

Torture Victim Recounts Life as a Hostage

Peter Moore was a British IT expert who was captured in Iraq as a hostage. He was tortured, beaten and forced to take off his clothes and very much necessary glasses. 
"Torture and Table Tennis: Iraq Hostage Peter Moore Recounts Life in Captivity | World News | Guardian.co.uk." Latest News, Comment and Reviews from the Guardian | Guardian.co.uk. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/12/peter-moore-recounts-iraq-captivity>.

Discussion Reflection

After the class discussion that we had about Senate bill 1070 and illegal immigration in general, I feel that my opinion against the senate bill is fueled by the arguments made in class. I believe that the illegals have the right to be here just like any of the rest of us. Many had made the argument that the illegals are only making it harder for us to take jobs and that they are not paying taxes while still being able to seek medical help with no problem, making it harder for legal citizens to get the necessary medical attention. While I don't agree with some of the techniques used in class to change people opinions about some issues, I do understand why people are worried about their family's safety and well being. What I don't think that people realize is that, while the immigrants are here illegally they are indeed people too. They bleed, they die, and they suffer. Should we let them suffer just because they came to America, the so called "land of opportunity", looking for a better life, illegally? I understand that people worry about their own family's but I also think that it's a little selfish that we only take our own families into consideration when making these arguments. We have to remember that while we create arguments that protect our families, we are hurting someone else's families in the process. We tend to think of illegal immigrants as people who have no connections, in our minds they have no face, and they are only criminals. In all honesty, most of the illegal immigrants who come, come for their families or with their families. They come for jobs, safety and freedom. We've heard of the treachery and danger that happens in other countries, yet we don't have the humanity to want to offer safety to people who so desperately need it.
And while you may be thinking that I am only making an argument to protect these people, I must say that these very same people also create opportunity and  pull their own weight by working the hard, tough, laborious jobs that most people don't want to do, and for less than what we ought to pay them. Even though they don't pay taxes, we have to remember that since they are paid "under the table", they are also paid very poorly, and often under minimum wage, thusly if we were to take taxes, they would have an even harder time living.
And so I ask, that we think of them as people, as our equals whilst arguing for them to leave, while we ask them to abandon the needs of their families, so that we in turn can take care of our own. I am most definitely against the disgustingly selfish law that would occur with Senate Bill 1070.

Illegal Aliens V.S. Predator

Co- creator of this video, amazing artist, and all around awesome guy, Alex Pardee had originally posted this up on his blog, eyesuckink.blogspot.com. He and the rest of Zero Friends had created this video as an argument against senate bill 1070. It's a bit silly but tells alot about the problems behind racial profiling. 


"YouTube - Aliens Vs. Predator." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. ZeroFriends, 5 July 2010. Web. 22 Sept. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPqlPxAB19k&feature=player_embedded>.

Is Brewer Getting a Boost From Immigration Law?

The Arizona law may have made Jan Brewer more popular as a political figure.


"Is Brewer Getting a Boost From Immigration Law?" SodaHead - Ask or Answer Questions, Discuss News, Express Opinions, or Create Polls. Web. 22 Sept. 2010. <http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/is-brewer-getting-a-boost-from-immigration-law/question-1237701/>.

So what happens to Mexico?

Mexico braces itself for a predicted influx of deportees. (It makes sense.)


Hawley, By Chris. "Mexico Braces for Effects of Arizona Immigration Law - USATODAY.com." News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com. Web. 21 Sept. 2010. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2010-07-26-mexicoarizona26_ST_N.htm>.

Glenn Beck Defends Murderous Minutemen Of Arizona

Glenn Beck defends the murderous Minutemen of Arizona and criticizes one politician's view on the Minutemen.

Corps, Civil Defense. "Glenn Beck Defends Minutemen." MinutemanHQ. Web. 18 Sept. 2010. <http://minutemanhq.com/hq/article.php?sid=970>.

Lady Gaga Speaks Against Senate Bill 1070

Lady Gaga went on stage during her concert in Phoenix, Arizona and publicly stated her position on the new Arizona law. She told her audience to "Reject any person, any thing or any law that has ever made you feel like you don't belong," and that "Gaga called the concert a political statement in itself: "The nature of the 'Monster Ball' is to actively protest prejudice and injustice and that bulls**t that is put on our society," she said. "Because you're a superstar no matter who you are, or where you come from. And you were born that way."" She's so cool!!!


"Lady Gaga Speaks Out Against Arizona Immigration Law at Phoenix Concert | PopEater.com." Celebrities | Entertainment News | Celebrity Gossip | Celebrity Photos | PopEater.com. Web. 16 Sept. 2010. <http://www.popeater.com/2010/08/02/lady-gaga-monster-ball-phoenix-arizona-immigration-law-sb-1070/>.

Illegal Immigrants Are NOT Taking Our Jobs!!

Factcheck. org studies the controversy that sparked when Illegal immigrants where blamed for taking the jobs of the American citizens. After just a little research, we learn that they are NOT taking jobs, but affecting our economy positively.


"Does Immigration Cost Jobs?" FactCheck.org. Web. 16 Sept. 2010. <http://factcheck.org/2010/05/does-immigration-cost-jobs/>.

Judge Block Parts of Senate Bill 1070

A judge has blocked the most controversial parts of the Senate Bill 1070 and suspends the requirement that police check all suspecting illegal people. 


Kennedy, Helen. "Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070 Has Most Controversial Parts Blocked by Federal Judge." New York News, Traffic, Sports, Weather, Photos, Entertainment, and Gossip - NY Daily News. 28 July 2010. Web. 16 Sept. 2010. <http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/07/28/2010-07-28_arizona_immigration_law_sb_1070_has_most_controversial_parts_blocked_by_federal_.html>

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio expands his political wings

Sheriff Joe tries to spread the senate bill for Arizona to other states like, Kentucky and Kansas.


Powers, By Ashley. "Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio Expands His Political Wings - Latimes.com." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 15 Sept. 2010. <http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-arpaio-angle-20100912,0,5192384.story>.

A Guide to Senate Bill 1070

The LA Times answers some questions about the senate bill. They explain what the police will be doing during this policy.


Questions and Answers on SB 1070 -- a Guide to Arizona's New Immigration Law | Top of the Ticket | Los Angeles Times." Los Angeles Times - California, National and World News - Latimes.com. Web. 13 Sept. 2010. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2010/07/arizona-immigration-law.html>.

What Arizonians are Really Angry About

Arizonians explain that they feel no hatred towards illegal immigrants, just the crime that spills over from the borders of Mexico


Navarrate, By Ruben. "Drug Cartels: Bogeymen in Arizona Law - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. 9 Aug. 2010. Web. 12 Sept. 2010. <http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/08/09/navarrette.arizona.immigration/index.html?iref=allsearch>

Qur'an Burning CANCELLED

Pastor Terry Jones has cancelled his plans to have a Quran burning event in Gainsville, Florida. Apparently he cancelled it after he "struck a deal" with the leader of the Islamic Center, who agreed to move the location of the center. 


"Quran Burning CANCELED: Dove World Outreach's Terry Jones Drops Offending 'Stunt'"Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. 09 Sept. 2010. Web. 09 Sept. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/09/quran-burning-church-dove_n_711159.html>.

Immigration Crackdown Steps Into the Kitchen

Restaurants are put under the spotlight when searching for undocumented immigrants.

Kershaw, Sarah. "The New York Times Log In." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 07 Sept. 2010. Web. 09 Sept. 2010. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/08/dining/08crackdown.html?ref=us>.

U.S. Border Officer Smuggles Drugs

-A U.S. Border Officer (Alicia Garnica)  is charged with smuggling marijuana and migrants through the border. 


"U.S. Border Officer Gets 20 Years for Corruption, Smuggling Drugs | La Plaza | Los Angeles Times." Top of the Ticket | President Obama's Statement on Rosh Hashanah | Los Angeles Times. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laplaza/2010/09/corruption-customs-agents-border.html>.

Mosque Discussion Reflection

From the beginning I was all for the building of the mosque in New York. Despite its being only a few blocks away from Ground Zero I felt that it was their right to build whatever they wanted to build, wherever they wanted. Stopping them from building the mosque would only be taking away their rights and would prove us to be complete hypocrites. We say that we believe in religious tolerance and the freedom of speech but, by forbidding the building we would only make ourselves look bad and we would set a bad example for other countries. Not only that but, so many people come to America because of the rights that we supposedly protect and because they were lead to believe that they could safely say what they wanted and believe in what they wanted because of the freedoms that they've heard we fight for, and by refusing these rights, we are letting our people down. Why should we judge someone because of the so called horrible things that we've only heard and because a couple of people decided to make them look bad? After the discussion we had in class, I felt that my opinion was only further strengthened. I still believed that we should build the mosque, and that if we don't, we will only show everyone how America can be filled with ignorant, judgemental hypocrites.

Cabbie Stabbing Suspect Transferred to Psychiatric Ward

"Cabbie-stabbing Suspect Transferred to Bellevue Ward - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Web. 28 Aug. 2010. <http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/08/27/new.york.muslim.stabbed/index.html?iref=allsearch>.


-The man who stabbed the cabbie driver for being a muslim, is being moved from a jail to the Bellevue Psychiatric ward.

Republican Candidates Not in Accord on Mosque

Barbaro, By Michael. "Republican Candidates Not in Accord on Mosque - NYTimes.com."Metro - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com. Web. 28 Aug. 2010. <http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/republican-candidates-not-in-accord-on-mosque/?scp=5&sq=ground zero mosque&st=cse>.


- Some republicans are not comfortable with the mosque being built so close to Ground Zero.

Is Obama a Muslim?

Green, John. "YouTube - Is Obama a Muslim? Examine the Evidence!" YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 22 Aug. 2010. Web. 28 Aug. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQ67cdzDyI>.


-John debates on whether or not Obama could be a Muslim and talks about some Islamic traditions.

Exploitation of the Mosque Controversy

Foxman, Abraham H. "Abraham H. Foxman: Exploiting the Mosque Controversy." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post. Web. 28 Aug. 2010. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abraham-h-foxman/exploiting-the-mosque-con_b_697106.html>.


-People are starting to use the Mosque Debate to demonize Muslim and the Islamic religion, and to label all those associated with Islam.