2015, A Year Full Of Unbelievable Change Across America

Every job I have ever desired has had one common theme: I have always sought to help people. The first job I ever worked towards was that of an entomologist; I wanted to help people cope with the destructive power of insects. As I progressed through my life, I explored a variety of careers, but I never once deviated from the path of seeking to serve those less fortunate than myself. At the same time I realized that I needed to help people to feel fulfilled, I was inspired by the words and actions of politicians I admire. I grew to be fascinated by politics and the US Government. As a result of my fascination with policy, I began to attend demonstrations, including the 2017 Women’s March in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My presence there gave me the

Jordan was forcefully optimistic that social change is possible, and this optimism set the tone for her speech. It remains a speech that is strikingly relevant to the political problems confronting us today. We are all aware that partisan gridlock and dysfunction define the day-to-day political process in today’s Washington. Cynicism and lack of confidence in government are at record levels. Liberals might blame a Republican Party that seems doggedly unwilling to work with President Obama on a host of issues; conservatives might blame the President and other Democrats for pursuing a liberal policy agenda with which they can find no area for compromise. This ideological stalemate seems to have no end in sight, and it feeds a widespread cynicism about the political process itself.

When other nations jumped into WWI in 1914, America adopted a policy of neutrality. News of the horrors of the war convinced Americans that they had taken the right approach. Many could not believe that a civilized society could resort to such atrocities. Germany’s use of U-boats in unrestricted submarine warfare finally pushed the U.S. to declare war. President Wilson urged for peace based upon the idea of a League of Nations, where many nations would act as one to preserve the peace of all. Although WWI pitted country against country, it also galvanized America, ushering in an era of massive change. Wilson dictated that “Peace had to be a peace of reconciliation, a peace without victory, for a victor’s peace would leave a sting, a resentment, a bitter memory upon which terms of peace would rest, not permanently, but only upon quicksand” (Trueman). Peace came in 1918, although it was not a peace without victory, and a colossal shift in the way of life followed soon after (Trueman).

In 2014, the United States continued to separate. The racial tension between Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Muslims was beginning to increase, the battle for same sex marriage was a top headline, and the wage gap continued to grow. Eight thousand students were graduating from the University of Texas at Austin (Adm.). Eight thousand students who could continue to separate America or who could help bring the country together once again. Admiral William McRaven stood at the podium to give his commencement speech, hoping his words could do the latter. What was designed to inspire eight thousand graduates soon changed the lives of millions of people who watched online.

How would it feel to not have off for christmas? For many Muslims who celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, this horror has been a reality for a very long time. In the article “Celebrate the Ever-Evolving America”, Lane Filler persuades us to see how important these holidays are for kids who celebrate them, and that our culture of America embraces other cultures, and there is no reason why we should not embrace these holidays.

In conclusion, political leaders across the world are often noted for their accomplishments during times of crisis in the minds of the people and within the books written about such events. Although political leaders must have certain skills and abilities in order to fulfill the tasks given to them once they enter office, those skills are simply tools to be used against the challenges faced. How political leaders face the challenges and how the challenge is initially solved, such as how they benefit the people at large by their actions, is what they are remembered the most

In light of the recent presidential election, many people fear for their freedom as restrictions on immigration, religion, and abortion rights have been proposed. As a result of this, on January 20th, countless citizens banded together across America in “Women’s Marches”, the largest of about 400,000 people at Washington, D.C. (10 Actions). At these protests, advocating for people of all genders, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, zero arrests were made. These peaceful gatherings gained the attention and unification of many people across the country and motivated citizens to continue to organize events. At the Women’s March on San Francisco, it was said by a speaker that we are “on the right side of history”. As people continue to vocalize their disagreements with the government, change will always be made, though it may be

Innumerable issues have led to the current political climate here and around the world. The only behavior we can control, however, is our own. Communication and education are key to advancing the progressive movement. Together, we can learn to do better. In fact, we must. The future depends on it.

America was not always the successful country that it is today and some Americans were once not actually from the United States. Instead, the states stemmed off from different cultures around Europe, the land being split between many big contenders like Britain, Spain, and even France. The thirteen colonies were the start of the US and would eventually become rebellious enough to break away from the system that they had once lived under. The states undergone construction to build a new government and a new way of life for the generations that would come. After two hundred and thirty nine years of practicing and figuring out our way of life, America has both succeeded and dropped in many areas. The definition of America has certainly changed throughout the years, but one thing

Things that happened years ago have all changed to nowadays; either by a few changes but still very similar or dramatically changed in a positive way.

Donald Trump 's landmark victory as the soon-to-be 45th president of the United States shakes the political paradigm as we know it, turning the world on its ear. Lance Wallnau, a refreshing Dallas-based prophetic voice in the business world and the church, has been prophesying about Donald Trump for over a year in videos and posts all over social media to a growing audience of 200,000 or more.

Donald Trump as Commander in Chief is a tremendously scary proposition for many people. The mere prospect of the consequences of his presidency has ignited a renewed interest in social justice and the progressive movement around the country. There is comfort to be found in that, because it means we are not alone. More people are waking up to the reality that "the way we've always done it" is just that, and you should only do things the way you've always done them until you learn a better

In this essay, I will compare and contrast the recent top two candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as it relates to the presidential election, along with my opinion and views regarding what recently took place as of November 8th, 2016. It’s no secret that this election has been the craziest thus far. Not only for the first time has a female candidate made it this far in an election, but we also got to witness the shenanigans that took place leading up to the election, majority of which came from our very own, Donald Trump.

By the year 2015 of the decade, Barack Obama is creeping up on the end of his term in office after making history. Within his term, many significant events in history went down that will make a lasting impression on society, from innovations in technology, to natural disasters, to the

In my life I have never had any political enforcement or strict religious influence. My parents were very lenient when it came too political preaching. I was taught to be a caring and respectful individual. My political understanding and beliefs have been molded from my early political memories and socialization experiences. As a young adult I have always strived to become knowledgeable about political ideals mainly because I was never really taught to believe in something specific. I eventually was drawn towards many different social and political perspectives, which is how I came to a logical conclusion of how I view the world politically