I doubt many people expected a global pandemic to be the all-encompassing game changer that it was for the movie industry. It was a perfect storm of factors that forced titanic change onto a powerful industry. The rise and rise of the international streaming platforms was given a turbo boost as people were cooped up in their homes in government mandated lockdowns.
With the issue of climate change growing daily, nations all over the world are examining their options when it comes to reducing the volume of their atmosphere damaging emissions..
Prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States watched from abroad while their allies and their enemies fought in war over territory and a lack of closure over the first World War. President Roosevelt was anxious to get involved as the Germans were making their way through Europe without much resistance. But how did Americans feel about getting involved in another war far from home while still feeling the effects of the Great Depression?
Should the United States enter the war (World War 2) now? Read More »
In 1787 the Founding Fathers created the Supreme Court and the concept of the positions that have filled it ever since. Initially, they didn’t actually have a solid number for how many Judges would work within it. Nor did they set any requirements regarding age or even experience. The idea was to leave it up to the current administration to set the boundaries. A couple of years later the number was set to 6. It didn’t take long before the court started to become a partisan issue.
At the time of writing this article, recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states while remaining illegal at the federal level. It’s a political “hot potato” that shows no sign of cooling down anytime soon. Advocates talk of its medical powers and potential for raising tax dollars. Detractors worry about the potential impact on communities and the possible specter of widespread health issues.
Do you think marijuana should be legal in the United States? Read More »
As Ronald Reagan routed Walter Mondale in the Presidential race of 1984 (49 states to 1), immigration was on people’s minds. Reagan, getting a vote of confidence wanted to know what to do about the immigration “problem.” Much like today with Obama’s DACA act and Trump’s Wall, immigration became a hot button topic. What did the American citizens of the eighties think about the policies of Nixon and Carter, and how would Reagan respond?
Are there too many illegal immigrants for authorities to deport? Read More »
The September 11 terrorist attacks are still felt in today’s society. This was the most traumatic event in United States history. Many people were frightened and anxious about what was to come next. Fortunately at the time there was a sense of unity…
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Martin Luther King is a national icon who fought for civil rights in a non violent manner. His quest for equality and peace during the turbulent 60’s matches no other, yet four years after he was assassinated in Memphis, this was a serious debate. Debates on the House and Senate floors illustrated the emotions in support of and against memorializing King’s role in United States history. Opponents argued that the cost of adding a tenth federal holiday would negatively impact the government. Supporters argued that the costs of not honoring the country’s moral leader would be greater.
Should Martin Luther King’s birthday be made a national holiday? Read More »
Much like today, fear gripped the nation as Polio was rampantly spreading through the country. It seemed to be indiscriminate and health care workers were overwhelmed with new cases…
When supplies of the Polio vaccine are available, are you planning to take the vaccine? Read More »
Something happened on social media, people were encouraged not to follow celebrities or boycott their products…
Do you think “Cancel Culture” has gone too far? Read More »
