2015 What a year to be a business owner, or a politician during this season of unbelievable changes across America. Equally, to be a consumer of the latest technological innovations and systems is something special. Whatever one’s position, political affiliation, background or interest, 2015 has shown that these respective spheres are interconnected and helped shape one of the most transformative years in the history of this Country. Irrespective of what side of the political conversation one lands on, or social views held, it is hard to deny that 2015 opened many doors for greater debate and discussion, but also closed others and fostered new ones. From voter rights be rescinded and ID requirements, gay rights, immigration, climate change, Confederate flag and monuments coming down to Black lives matter movement. 2015 saw a significant amount of discourse on topics that in pass years were off the table. Thus, as we reflect on the many Phenomena’s that helped define the year, we must recognize some key political personalities that made 2015 so outstanding. Starting with President Brach Obama, who seems to be relaxed and self-assured as he whines down his presidency, still anchoring policy to help steer the country, far from a lame duck presidency. Cory Booker being elected to the US Senate and 2015 also saw Hillary Clinton, the former first lady; Secretary of State and US Senator initiated her democratic campaign to become the first women elected president of the
After losing the last presidential elections, Hillary Clinton became Secretary of State in the Obama administration. Clinton future at the White House is questionable at this stage as she announced that she would no longer serve as Sectary of State and she would not run for presidency in 2012; some rumors however state that she considers competing in the 2016 elections. It is nevertheless worthwhile to mention that it has been nearly two centuries since any sectary of state has become United States president.
Most of us assume emerging economic, political and climate changes will be remodeled by the emerging technology we have today. We are sure YouTube, streaming, and video on-demand will be the wave of the future and change our lives for the better; giving us more money, free time, and control of our lives. Our well-oiled lives in the Tech Age are incompatible with our grandfather's blue collar days scratching out a living turning wrenches at the local garage. We’re at the top of our technological game.
One important public figure in the 1990s was Hillary Rodham Clinton. Hillary Clinton is a politician. She is most well known for being the First Lady of the United States and Bill Clinton’s wife. While she was the First Lady, she brought attention to the issues of women and children. Over Clinton’s time in the political world, she has won various awards. These awards include the Freedom Medal, Margaret Sanger Award, Arkansas Woman of the Year, Philippine Legion of Honor (Rob Nagel). She wis also in the National Women’s Hall
She went on to become the first lady as her husband Bill Clinton won the presidential election of 1993 and appointed her as the head of the Task Force of National Health Reform. In 1998, her husband was impeached due to a sex scandal, involving Monica Lewinsky, but remained in office. After her husband’s presidency was restricted to 2 years, Hilary became the first female U.S. senator from 2001-2009. She took part in running for the presidency of 2008 but lacked the amount of delegates to win.
In Chapter Ten of the book We the People, the authors highlight how in recent presidential terms, the first ladies have worked along with the president in the administration. One of them, Hillary Clinton even became the U.S. Secretary of State and she is now the leader candidate of the Democratic Party for the next presidential campaign. According to her biography, published by the White House, during her
President Clinton’s Presidency started with the historic upset defeat of incumbent President George Herbert Walker Bush. Assuming his role as the 42nd President of the United States on January 20th, 1993, President Clinton embarked on a series of initiatives primarily focused on social reform. During President Clinton’s first term his administration signed into law the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Clinton actively pursued diversification of senior level government positions during his first term as well, with Janet Reno becoming the first female U.S. Attorney General, Madeleine Albright becoming the first female U.S. Secretary of State, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg becoming just the second female Supreme Court Justice. President Clinton also worked to actively reduce the federal budget deficit. In 1996 President Clinton ran as an incumbent for his second term as President; President Clinton defeated Republican Senator Bob Dole with a considerable margin of victory in the Electoral College,
One of the beauties of being in a democracy is being able to let the citizens decide who they want as their leader. Enter 2016, an election year for the United States America as politicians prepare for campaigns in hopes to be elected President. During an election candidates set up their platforms discussing the issues that matter, issues that America has plenty of. From immigration reform, to healthcare, to gun regulations, the United States has no shortage of problems that need to be addressed. Both Democrats and Republicans present solutions as to how such problems can be resolved. When the right person is picked for job, it is simply amazing what can be accomplished. President Barack Obama,
It is evident that the United States is one of the most technologically advanced countries of today’s modern world. The article “The World’s Leading Nations for Innovation and Technology,” written by Richard Florida, ranks the U.S. ranks 3rd internationally based on research and development along with innovation. As impressive as it seems, this excess of technology in the country has sucked the upper and middle class citizens into a world of machines. A study conducted by MobileInsurance estimates that the average
In 1993, she became the first lady of the United States after Bill Clinton was sworn in as president he was reelected in 1996 and served until 2001. Throughout President Clinton's a year in Office Hillary Clinton focus on public service programs including one aimed at providing Americans with health care coverage. Her involvement in this is true, however, was controversial and in the end, Clinton’s effort was
Michelle Obama was the 44th First Lady of the United States. She has achieved many goals before being the First Lady. Her achievements before and after being the First Lady have done a major impact internationally. Now she is well known for being one of the best women leaders in the U.S.
With tears in my eyes, joy in my heart and an overwhelming sense of satisfaction I present President Obama's major domestic and foreign accomplishments so far. With over six months remaining in his Presidency I am sure more big and bold achievements are forthcoming.
Stephen Zonars, the vice president in sales at the Columbus Dispatch, began the presentation by touching first on this idea that we are currently living in a technological revolution. He compared the time we are living in to that of the industrial revolution. In addition, this revolution has drastically affected businesses as the means by which they engage their customers has evolved to an online interfaces. Zonars went on to further demonstrate his point, by noting that Uber is the largest taxi company in the world yet it does not own a single vehicle. He then noted that the majority of people consume news but few do so through the means of a printed newspaper. Twenty years ago 90% of homes in the US subscribed to a various newspaper,
Thus, reflecting on the many phenomena’s that helped define the year, it is necessary to first recognize political personalities that made 2015 so outstanding. Starting with President Barack Obama, who seems to be relaxed and self-assured as he whines down his presidency, still anchoring policy to help steer the country, demonstrating he is far from a lame duck president. And Bonnie Watson-Coleman elected as the first
The modern digital age has unleashed a vast treasure trove of information to our fingertips, to rival the great Library of Alexandria from the age of antiquity. Driven and enabled by the worldwide web, a virtual world lacking in verisimilitude, seething with fake news, get-rich-quick schemes, and criminal enterprises. Indeed, a quote attributed to Henry Ford, the great American industrialist, perfectly illustrates the problem with technology now, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses” ("Henry Ford, Innovation, and That “Faster Horse” Quote", 2017), when talking about the Model-T car. Or to put this another way, with all this technology available, are we using this in the right way to enhance and revolutionize
We are witnessing a phenomenal advancement in technology over the last three decades, and our citizens are experiencing remarkable