Iron Jawed Angels

Democracy: the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

Yet this was denied Native Americans until the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 gave them that right. In 1956 the State of Utah became the last State to grant that right.
Many states, including, New Mexico overtly did not allow Native Americans to vote until 1962. Which is abysmal given that New Mexico has a large Native population.

Denied to African American males until the 15th Amendment which states:
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

And denied to American women until August of 1920, when the 19th Amendment was signed stating:
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

We have learned in class the plight of the Native Americans, African Americans pre-Civil War, and now the fight American women had to go through in order to vote.

1. I would like to know your reaction to the movie, "Iron Jawed Angels"

2. Have your views on the importance of voting changed? Why/Why not.

3. Write a response to another blog entry.

Make sure

STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS JANUARY 2011

Last Tuesday, President Obama gave the State of the Union Address.
1. What do you feel is the biggest problem the United State is facing? Why? Did President Obama address this issue in his speech? If so, what did he say?
2. Using you summary find two topics mention at the address that you find important and give a quick response to why?
3. Find two topics that you find upsetting, give a quick response to why you feel this way.

Tragedy In Tucson

Our blog this week is twofold:
One: Express your thoughts and feelings on the shooting in Tucson last Saturday. What are your thoughts on how to stop something like this from happening again? Is it political? Is it due to funding cuts in mental health...?
Two: The Westboro Baptist Church out of Oklahoma protests American soldiers funerals, Coretta Scott King's and Elizabeth Edward's funeral and had planned on protesting at the funeral of the 9 year old girl that was killed in Saturday's shooting. My question to you is what amendment in the Bill of Rights gives the Church members the right to do something that most consider questionable?

WIKILEAKS: GOOD OR EVIL?

Read the following article and give your opinion as to whether the WIKILEAKS organization should be stopped from releasing the information or if they are within their rights to expose the "secrets" of the world to the world?

ARTICLE: PROS AND CONS OF WIKILEAKS

Political Compass

Where do you fit on the political compass? Well we are about to fine out, we often hear the question: Are you on the right or the left? So very two dimensional. Isn't there another way to find out where you stand? You bet there is.

Instructions and Test
Read the whole page of instructions and information before taking this test. Do not just jump right into the test.
1. After you take the test come up to and put your name on the class compass chart.
2. Write a blog response on the outcome of your test. Do you agree/disagree and why?

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Your first amendment rights, collectively is considered to be the most important out of all 27 amendments. Your mission on this blog is threefold. (three parts) One, decide which of the five freedoms you think is the most important and why. Two, which of the freedoms would you be willing to give up and why?(be careful). And finally, which freedom do you feel should be added?

President Barack Obama's Annual Speech to American School Students

Today we listen to the President of the United States of America give his annual speech to students. It is now your turn to give your opinion on what leads us as individuals to strive for the best? After answering the above question please answer the following:
1. what did you like about the speech? In other words, what did the Presidents say that you were impressed with or that held special meaning for you?
2. What did you dislike about the speech? In other words, did the President say something that you did not feel was accurate or hold any meaning for you?
Make sure to read the other blog entries and comment on at least one.
Due at the end of class.
Points: 50