Great Change

On July 19th, Caitlin Burnette posted an article called " The A-Word " discussing the contrary beliefs of abortion. She discusses how she's somewhat in the middle of pro life and pro choice and talks about the times she feels abortion would be valid. Personally, I loved that she chose such a controversial topic to write about. I think as women abortion such a huge thing in our lives, regardless of if we are ever in that situation or not. I've always been back and forth with my opinions about abortion, but I definitely agree with her for the most part. I have a similar love for children, and I couldn't imagine anyone not letting a child live their life. I am around children all the time and they honestly light up my life, I can't wait to have my own someday. That being said, I am not ever going to judge someone for getting an abortion, even if they are different circumstances than the ones she mentioned, although I wouldn't personally go through with one ...

In my opinion, Trump's recent military ban on transgenders was an awful and discriminating action. On Wednesday, July 26th, President Trump posted a series of three tweets explaining that the United States government would not continue to allow transgender individuals to enter the military. The tweets came with a backlash of negative reactions, calling Trump discriminating and a liar. I agree that overall Trump is doing an awful job of serving as our President and that this was just one more thing added to the list. Honestly, even if you don't agree with or understand the LGBT community, I don't mind that. Even though I support those citizens, I don't hate others who don't and I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That being said, one thing I do not think is okay is a discrimination or hate towards one certain group and that's exactly what Trump is doing. He may say it's because of the costs and disruption they entail, but statistically, tho...

"Sean Spicer, We'll Always Have 'Facts'", an editorial written in the New York Times by The Editorial Board, ridicules the role Sean Spicer has had as White House Press Secretary under the Trump Administration, and basically all he has done to lie for the President. The Editorial Board consists of 16 editors, who all have various experience with the Times and with their education in our country, which I think makes them vastly credible. They contain not only both women and men but various races as well, which I think helps them tackle issues and writings from all different sides of society. Their main intended audience for this piece is those who are not fond of Sean Spicer, and probably those who are not fond of President Trump as well. Democrats would be more inclined to read this article, especially since it not only bashes a Republican but that the New York Times is a more liberal newspaper. Their main argument is that Spicer was never fit for the job he p...

" If Dr. Trump Were Your Surgeon ", an editorial written by New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof, mainly mocks the recent news of the republican health care ban by providing a story or situation of "Dr. Trump" being a heart surgeon. Kristof is a credible writer, as he has been involved as a columnist in the New York Times since 2001.  His main intended audience for this piece of writing is probably those who find humor in our President's ideals, those who support Obama Care, and probably mainly liberals rather than conservatives. Anyone who really thinks trump is a joke would get a kick out of this article. Kristof's basic argument is that Trump is not someone who is a reliable person to speak or make decisions about health care, as he recently tried to remove health care from 20 million Americans. He uses more of an appeal to humor, rather than a more structural form of writing to tap into to the readers emotions. By making the joke about the patient havi...

On July 15, 2017, Avantika Chilkoti, posted an article on New York Times, titled " States Keep Saying Yes to Marijuana Use. Now Comes the Federal No."  Attorney General Jeff Sessions (who has compared marijuana to heroin), has hired a task force to review a link between marijuana use and violence, as eight states have now legalized the drug for medical and recreational use. He is backed by a small amount of Americans who believe that marijuana is a gateway drug, and even go as far to say using marijuana is self destructive behavior. Others who support the use of marijuana claim that it curbs the black market and stops money laundering. Though parts of the federal government are trying to crack down against marijuana use, the overall increasing popularity of it should ease the worries of those in the marijuana business. I think this article is worth reading because it focuses on federalism and the separation of powers between national government and state government, and gives...

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