Chicago Public School District Announces More Layoffs
According to NBC Chicago, the Chicago Public School District (CPS) announced on Feb. 29, 2016, that there will be more teachers being laid off in March, in order to comply with recent budget cuts. One month ago, the district’s central office employees received layoff notices. Over 220 district employees and administrative staff members were laid [...]
Academy Awards Spotlight Will Be on a Racial Protest
ABC will air the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, and its ceremony will begin broadcasting at 5:30 p.m. PST. Comedian Chris Rock will be hosting tonight, but this year, Hollywood will be hosting a different type of gathering in honor of the event. The Academy Awards and its spotlights will be on [...]
President Obama Encouraged Americans to Embrace Change [Video]
President Barack Hussein Obama delivered his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Using his trademarked style of eloquent speech, the President of the United States focused on national security, the economy and election process as well as encouraging Americans to embrace change. He spoke of the many changes the country has soared through [...]
Supreme Court to Influence Elections
Monday, January 11, 2016, marks the beginning of the United States Supreme Court’s new year, and, with 2016 being an election year, decisions rendered by the Court could have an impact in the political realm. The Court has a controversial docket in the coming year, including cases on abortion, affirmative action, contraceptives, immigration, labor unions, and voting rights. [...]
Dead Heat at Iowa Caucus Between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders
According to the NBC News Entrance Polls, questions of age, ideological differences, and issues have influenced which Democrats supported Hillary Clinton and which backed Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses held on Feb. 1, 2016. At 11:20 p.m. CST, the two are still neck and neck. Clinton was chosen by 88 percent of Democratic voters [...]
Can Bernie Sanders Stop Hillary Clinton? [Video]
According to Vanity Fair, Hillary Clinton’s “victory over Bernie Sanders is inevitable.” They have made this prediction, even though Sanders is leading in New Hampshire and Iowa. He has produced a video ad that evokes feelings of hope, entitled America that has seemed to truly touch hearts. So why the bold prediction from Vanity Fair? [...]
Jacob Zuma Fails to Participate at Davos
After spending over ZAR 4 million to attend the annual African debate in Davos, Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, failed to take part in the discussion. It would seem that the leaders of South Africa do not take pressing issues seriously, and one can only assume the government is aware of the possible [...]
ANC Uses Racism as Election Theme
The African National Congress (ANC) is using racism as an election theme, and the latest call to lambaste another Democratic Alliance (DA) member gives credence to the party’s failing ability to retain originality. DA MP Anchen Dreyer attended an event on October 10, 2015, which commemorated Paul Kruger, president of the Transvaal during the 1800s. [...]
Downhill for Jacob Zuma as Julius Malema Steps Up
In an extraordinary move, President Jacob Zuma offered to pay back some of the money spent on the Nkandla upgrades, and this strategy could be his downfall, especially as Julius Malema steps up the game on corruption. When the public protector issued a statement two years ago urging the president to repay some of the money, [...]
Concealing the Reality of Racism in South Africa
South Africa is concealing the reality of racism and, without condoning the recent backlash of remarks made by members of the public and government, it is indeed a huge favor. People will believe that South Africa is in severe trouble, and the recent racist remarks have set in motion a process to help others understand [...]
South Africa ANC Stealing Pension Fund With Ease
The African National Congress (ANC) ruling party of South Africa are now able to steal and eat the workers’ pension and provident fund money with ease, and as fate would have it, the ANC have apparently started stealing the money. The United Democratic Movement's (UDM) Bantu Holomisa has filed a complaint with the Public Protector, [...]
F.W. De Klerk Enters the South African Racial Debacle
F.W. De Klerk has entered the South African racial debacle by lodging a formal complaint. What can the South African government do to eliminate racism? South Africa, it seems, is going through a mini-revolution, and in certain quarters, tempers have reached the boiling point. Black, colored, white and Indian people all have a list of [...]
Istanbul Slowly Becoming a Graveyard for Tourists?
The death of 17 foreign nationals in Istanbul on Jan. 12, 2016, at the hands of a “Saudi-born Syrian national" affiliated to the caliphate ISIL, is arguably a disturbing sign that Istanbul is being slowly turned into a graveyard for tourists. According to media reports, most of the people killed by the suicide bomber were German nationals on holiday. The [...]
Iran Sanctions: Did America Negotiate With the Terrorist? [Video]
As the Islamic Republic of Iran celebrates the lifting of crippling international sanctions imposed for its controversial nuclear program, the Obama administration has met fierce criticism from both the domestic turf and Gulf region for being lenient towards Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Tehran had complied with the terms of the nuclear [...]
Hassan Rouhani Seeks Blessings From Pope Francis [Video]
On Jan. 26, 2016, Pope Francis welcomed the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to the Vatican as Tehran seeks to re-engage the world after years of international isolation. The Vatican said the historic visit by Rouhani was an important gesture of goodwill that will help in bringing peace to the volatile Gulf region. However, observers strongly [...]
Hillary Clinton Receives Endorsement From Boston Globe Editorial Board
On Jan. 24, 2016, the editorial board of the Boston Globe Newspaper published their support for Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary. The board states she is the best choice, not because of her opponents weaknesses but, instead, for her "demonstrated strength and experience." New Hampshire's primary is scheduled for Feb. 9, [...]
2016 Elections: What Are Primaries and Caucuses?
Even though the most common term used in the United States for nominating a candidate is called a primary, the election process includes caucuses and primaries. In 2016, voters in America have more access to terminology through the internet, yet the facts may be confusing. There is more focus on the Iowa Caucus, which is scheduled [...]
Martin O’Malley Suspends His Presidential Bid
According to NBC News, Martin O'Malley, 53, has announced plans to suspend his presidential campaign. The decision was made early in the evening during the Iowa Caucus when he failed to gain enough votes. The former governor of Maryland originally launched his candidacy with big hopes and a strong resume, but his campaign never gained momentum. [...]
Iowa Caucus: Lies Tweets and Coin Tosses Created Wins and Losses
On Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, the first event to select delegates in the presidential nomination took place in Iowa. The caucus results have brought disappointment to many candidates and their supporters. However, excitement and encouragement were also found by others. The final polls on Jan. 30, stated Hillary Clinton had three percent more support than [...]
Laurent Gbagbo Trial: Is the ICC Targeting African Leaders?
Laurent Gbagbo, former president of Ivory Coast, pleaded not guilty to four charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Jan. 28, 2016. Gbagbo was charged with murder, rape, persecution, and other inhumane acts allegedly committed by his supporters during the 2010 presidential election standoff with the incumbent, President Alassane Quattara. His arraignment [...]
Hillary Clinton Receives Endorsement From Boston Globe Editorial Board
On Jan. 24, 2016, the editorial board of the Boston Globe Newspaper published their support for Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary. The board states she is the best choice, not because of her opponents weaknesses but, instead, for her "demonstrated strength and experience." New Hampshire's primary is scheduled for Feb. 9, [...]
Nevada Assemblyman Candidate Brent Jones Endorses Donald Trump
Brent Jones, who is currently running, as the incumbent, for Nevada Assembly District 35, announced today, Jan. 21, 2016, he is endorsing Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Jones decided to publically support Trump for several reasons. First and foremost they are both Republican. Trump's platform supports those the assemblyman wants to change for Nevadan residents. [...]
Brent Jones and Donald Trump Share Dislike for Common Core
Brent Jones, Nevada Assemblyman of District 35, has stepped out onto the national stage in full support of Donald Trump for President. Preceding Trump’s speech, given this afternoon at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Jones also gave a speech that oozed with reverence for the bombastic poll frontrunner, parroting his [...]
Assemblyman Brent Jones Joins Forces With Trump
Nevada Assemblyman of District 35, Brent Jones, is known for his willingness to fight and bring an end to Common Core. He wants to be a "thorn in the side of the Establishment," so he will be heard as the voice of the people of Nevada. Assemblyman Jones’ vote cannot be bought! Trump and Jones [...]
Tom Clancy’s The Division Multiplayer Event 2016
Tom Clancy’s The Division Multiplayer Event 2016, is rated M for mature. Fight with a team of fully trained mercenaries to take back the city. Stop crime. Help injured citizens. Also, fight those who have taken over the city. Get in on the Beta level and play with players from around the world. There are [...]
