Current Event Brainstorming Padlet & Questions by David Said https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1 Post a "topic" related to current events you would be interested in learning more about "AND/OR" a thought out question pertaining to it. The idea is to create a "collage" of new ideas we can connect to the course content throughout the 2020-21 school year. Example: Do not just say "immigration". Be more detailed, talk about a group or an aspect of it. Hence, this will ensure that students posting about the same topic will have slightly different variations. Don't forget to put your first and last name as part of your post. Based on your postings, we will incorporate a topic into a class discussion the first week of school (either in person, or on Big Blue Button, or combination of the two) en-us 2020-06-14 20:42:03 UTC 2020-11-04 15:36:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Sara Moughni https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/626371698 Abuse of power: Imposing order on citizens that is conflicting with the rights established in the Constitution. This is shown today with police getting away with the murders of innocent African Americans (right to fair trial)]]> 2020-06-14 21:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/626371698 Zeinab Zreik https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/628192796 The "immunities" of federal government officials and their network of connections: For example, President Donald Trump was accused of rape on several occasions, yet he suffered no consequences. Same case for Bill Clinton. I think if they weren't so powerful, they would have been charged for their misconduct. The right to a fair trial was not really considered, which seems to undermine the purpose of the Constitution. ]]> 2020-06-16 01:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/628192796 Muhammad Dakhlallah https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/639228137 The stand for social justice and understanding systematic racism towards minorities.]]> 2020-06-24 20:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/639228137 Sara Alkhafaji https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/643184000 How the United States does it’s elections. Currently, we have a winner takes all election. This method of voting is inadequate because rather than voting for who you want to win you vote for who you think has the ability to win. There are a few alternatives to this like a ranking system. ]]> 2020-06-29 17:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/643184000 Zahra Alemarah https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/643270432 With the pandemic, our economy is slowly being destroyed, what would that look like for America as a first world country? If America does open up and the cases spike again which will cause a pattern of America being open then closing, will we end up going into a depression like the Great Depression or do we as a country have tools to prevent that?]]> 2020-06-29 19:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/643270432 Jack Wehab https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/644146329 The ineffective method of dealing with the coronavirus: what are the ramifications of worsening the virus? What does this failure to effectively control the virus reveal about the capabilities of the nation and its executives? What can be learned from this failure and should be done to correct the current worsening virus as well as other similar threats that may arise in the future?]]> 2020-06-30 16:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/644146329 Nick Harrison https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/647562907 Racism is clearly becoming a very big topic of debate recently. Many questions also arise from this topic. What effects does racism have on voting and presidential candidates? Are there many misunderstandings behind racism, or is it just plain hatred of another race? How do different degrees of racism affect those being targeted? Are there some instances where racism isn't intended but people bring it out and make it seem like that?]]> 2020-07-05 03:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/647562907 Sophie Harajly https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/648560671 The issue regarding the effect the corona virus pandemic has on the children that had or have relatives that were tested positive. It has become very clear to me that not only has this pandemic isolated children and teenagers from being able to wonder freely in their own community, but has also taken a toll on their association with their own family members. This pandemic is certainly altering the routinely-based common lives of the everyday American citizen and their immediate family members.]]> 2020-07-06 18:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/648560671 Malak Elayyan https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/649559339  Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsened by the failure of their government system, which is a republic, like the United States. One question that arises is how the situation could be eased with a stronger government structure. ]]> 2020-07-07 21:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/649559339 Natalia Salame https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/650646324 The riots/protests that have taken place across America due to the continuous and persistint abuses of power. Such as, the police forces imprudent acts of violence towards people of color in recent events. It would be helpful to develop a better understanding of the direct cause of these racist actions and what can be done to prevent them. It is evident that these riots have resulted in some social justice reforms but what will their overall impact be? Furthermore, will these protests and movements have a positive outcome and change the justice's systems racist actions towards minorities? ]]> 2020-07-09 02:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/650646324 Sena Alenzi https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/652967369 Along with the continuous discrimination of minorities throughout the system in America and abuse of power, Muslim minorities in China are being forced into concentration camps and stripped away of their basic human rights for simply being Muslim. Uighur Muslims are being held in these camps unwillingly, and are physically abused and forced to renounce their religion. The question that arises from this crisis is what can the U.S government do to solve this? Is the reason they are not taking actions is due to their influential economic ties with the Chinese economy? ]]> 2020-07-13 04:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/652967369 Nour Bazzi https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/653493376 with the coronavirus becoming a more bigger problem, the race for a cure is an even bigger problem. Many across the US aren't taking the virus seriously, even after we were doing better for a bit of time. In other countries they have ran trials and are somewhat close to finding something that could help. On the other hand, America doesn't seem like its doing anything about the virus. Our president as well isn't taking this problem seriously. The question from this is, if not taken seriously, what could this virus do to us people in the long run? will we have to wear our protective gear for the next couple of years?]]> 2020-07-13 18:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/653493376 Becca Dear https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/661189743 As coronavirus continues, the US has been faced with ineffective leadership and disputes on how to carryout the remainder of the pandemic. The US has had the most number of cases resulting from slow response time from our officials. What does this say about our leaders? What will the US do to correct their wrong doings? Are our officials prepared if there is a second wave?]]> 2020-07-23 17:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/661189743 Hadi Elhasan https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/665365885 A topic related to current events I would like to talk about is the concentration camps being held in China. The Chinese are holding Uighur Muslims in camps and constantly torturing them. They are making them state anti muslim statements, forcing them to eat pork, they're even having them marry Chinese men to stop the spread of the muslim race. I find it odd that little to nobody is talking about these events going on. I would like to know more about this topic and information such as how did this start? How do you stop such a big event from continuing? And what have these muslims done to have this happen?]]> 2020-07-29 22:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/665365885 Adam Rammouni https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666828723 A current event I would like to discuss is the Black Lives matter Movement. The movement started when an innocent African-American man was killed due to police brutality. Protests sparked around the world, demanding for African-Americans to be treated equally. However, most peaceful protesters in the United States are being attacked by the police and the federal government. Why is it considered controversial for people to protest for equal rights? Will the protest lead to something positive or go back to its previous state?]]> 2020-07-31 20:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666828723 A current event topic that I would like to discuss during the upcoming school year are the Black Lives Matter protests and riots. I'd like to discuss this because no attention was brought upon this topic until someone was killed due to the aggressiveness of the police. This topic should've been discussed a long time ago because this is an act of racism and racial injustice in general is under the law. If police brutality was discussed before the death of many African Americans then those deaths wouldn't of happened in the first place. With all these riots and protests, the people have the right and say of their kind because nothing can make up for the death of an innocent man. https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666947298 2020-08-01 01:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666947298 Mohamed Najm https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666999538 A current event topic that I would like to discuss during the upcoming school year are the Black Lives Matter protests and riots. I'd like to discuss this because no attention was brought upon this topic until someone was killed due to the aggressiveness of the police. This topic should've been discussed a long time ago because this is an act of racism and racial injustice in general is under the law. If police brutality was discussed before the death of many African Americans then those deaths wouldn't of happened in the first place. With all these riots and protests, the people have the right and say of their kind because nothing can make up for the death of an innocent man. But the other part about this topic that is also not being discussed is how citizens are destroying local businesses and taking advantage of the police by burglarizing places.]]> 2020-08-01 05:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/666999538 Janelle Chammout https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/668287980  As coronavirus cases continue to rise, many businesses are suffering loss of income. Many people have had their incomes cut or have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Could it be years before levels of unemployment start to decrease? Economic contagion is now spreading as fast as the disease itself. The president is also not taking this matter thoughtfully. If this pandemic is not taken seriously what will this do for the economy in the future? ]]> 2020-08-03 18:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/668287980 Sydney Staton https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/670147668 A current event that I would like to learn more about and discuss is the concentration camps taking place in China. These camps are being covered up and given not enough attention to. How come such a big problem is hardly being talked about? At these camps, Uighur Muslims are being brainwashed physically and mentally to be more like the Chinese culture. This has been going on since 2017. How come its just now being brought up and more talked about now? I would like to know more about this and bring more attention to this. ]]> 2020-08-05 14:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/670147668 Amina Ferris https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/670467863 A current event topic that I would like to learn more about are the Concentration Camps in China. More than 3 million Uyguer muslims are being help by the Chinese government, where they are being tortured and forced to give up their beliefs and ways of life. This brainwashing is inhumane and disgusting, yet they haven't been stoped. These camps have also been going on for years, and have just recently come to light. I would like to know more about this topic, and what goes on behind the scenes. I also want to know how we can put an end these camps, seeing how China won't end them theirselves.  ]]> 2020-08-05 18:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/670467863 Maya Dickhudt https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671527152 A current event topic that I would be eager to discuss and learn more about is how the global pandemic is affecting the economy in the US. With the massive outbreak of the coronavirus, the American people are finding an increase in unemployment this means less/no income and spending money. However, they still are receiving benefits from the government to help cope with that problem such as worker’s compensation and stimulus checks. How are these systems working to keep the economy running? Are the government’s efforts achieving success or failure? If the US were to possibly have another increase in cases how would our economy react?]]> 2020-08-06 16:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671527152 Jad Habhab https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671666591 A current day issue that is worth discussion is the idea of freedom of speech. Recently I've seen many controversial figures post their controversial opinions on a regulated social forum, and quickly their ideas are shut down, either by a dissenting mob, or the platform admins for "inciting violence." For some reason people are making a distinction between hate speech and free speech, as if a regulation on hate wouldn't affect freedom. My question is, to what extent should we regulate speech? Not in the government, those rules are already set in stone, but instead on social media, which can be hailed as the new "town square". Who should regulate it, if we should decide it needed such action? How tolerant should we be of others opinions? Who determines that? And most importantly, do we even want our communities to be "free"? ]]> 2020-08-06 18:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671666591 Jalal Mogalli https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671728436 A current event topic that I would want to discuss is how the federal governmnet,more specifically the executive branch, has utilized their position of power during the ensuing riots and protests in  wake of the death of George Floyd. This ongoing event has clearly shown the public the true power the federal government has at its disposal. The most evident use of this power can be seen in the deployment of federal officers to Portland Oregon in an effort to control riots. Federal agents from the U.S. Marshals Service and the BORTAC unit of the Customs and Border Protection Agency were deployed to Portland wearing camouflage uniform driving unmarked vehicles. According to eye witness reports these agents would pick up protesters in these unmarked vehicles with no explanation or given reason of why they were being detained. According to the president these officers were deployed to quell the riots and "anarchy" in Portland. Whatever the reason may be, how far does the power of the federal law enforcement have on the people? When Americans are detained on site with no explanation, transported in unmarked vehicles, and detained with no prior information, is the federal government in the right constitutionally? Is this act carried out in with the protection of the constitutional rights of Americans and democracy or for the protection of a presidential term? ]]> 2020-08-06 19:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671728436 Katie Pegouske https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671906019 A current event in the world today that I want to discuss is COVID-19. This has had a major impact on the world's economy and its population. Millions of fatalities have been caused by the spread of this virus. This leads me to wonder how it started out. Yes it began in china, but what is the pinpoint of its "birth"? I am interested in this because a handful of people that I know personally have had it and I've seen firsthand how fast this virus has spread. Another thing that interests me about this virus is my curiosity on whether it is linked to the plague, ebola, swine flu, etc. There is a pattern with these diseases in history, and maybe it is just a coincidence but I wonder if they are linked somehow.]]> 2020-08-06 23:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/671906019 Shawn Trujillo https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/674679354 Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, workers found themselves without work. That's when the government started sending out stimulus checks. While that's very helpful for the workers that are out of work, does that hurt the value of the dollar bill? In other words, where is the money coming from? Are they simply printing off more money? Because that's inflation. Im just very curious as to where and how they're getting this money to send out to millions of families.]]> 2020-08-10 18:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/674679354 20059339 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/676223608 2020-08-11 19:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/676223608 A current topic I am interested in is the concentration camps being held in china for Muslims. The Chinese are holding Muslims captive and forcing them to break their religious rituals. They are forced to eat pork, drink beer, and they're even making them marry Chinese men to stop the spread of Muslims. Little to nobody is talking about this and this is a big problem. I would like to know more about this topic and understand more about it to spread awareness. This has been happening for years and its now coming to peoples mind. I would like to know how to stop it and what caused these camps to begin. 20073393 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/680695101 2020-08-14 17:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/680695101 Stella Rochon https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/681945395 Ever since March, COVID-19 levels have been skyrocketing to more and more cases everyday, so the school board and government ordered all schools to close and have students learn from home. This was obviously a very appropriate thing to do, though it could have happened much earlier to lower the number of cases in the U.S. earlier. But in Michigan the mandatory quarantine where citizens must stay inside and only go to stores IF they must, ended at the end of May/ beginning of June. That being said, how is it any safer to go outside of our homes when the numbers of  COVID-19 cases have barely changed or gotten better? Also why are some schools deciding to still open in the fall with the pandemic still very apparent? Most importantly what does this say about our society in America as a whole?]]> 2020-08-16 20:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/681945395 Raya Jaber https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/685246756 A current topic I am interested in discussing during school is the recent explosion in Lebanon. The country is currently facing Covid, an economic and a humanitarian crisis. The recent explosion, located right on the port, added to this economic and humanitarian crisis by demolishing businesses and homes. Hundreds of families are currently looking for places to sleep and obtain food, with no help from their government. I am interested in seeing how the citizens are going to regain the countries economic strength. Also, Lebanon is also has been dealing with sectarianism so I am interested in seeing how the country will try and work past the differences in opinions and rebuild itself. ]]> 2020-08-18 16:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/685246756 Karim Kadouh https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/687831141 A current topic I am interested in discussing is the role of the United States in foreign countries, specifically our unnecessary intervention in certain countries and our inaction on issues that other countries are facing. For example, a couple weeks ago there was an explosion in Lebanon where hundreds were killed, thousands were injured, and hundreds of thousands were left homeless and with broken houses. Not to mention, with its only 6.5 million population, Lebanon is now seeing 600+ new COVID cases a day (to put that in proportion, Michigan is seeing about 200-400 cases a day and has 10 million citizens). Not to mention, there is currently no government in Lebanon. As such a large country, what is the US doing to help Lebanon? What is the US doing to help the starving children in Yemen? ]]> 2020-08-19 17:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/687831141 Ali Ramadan https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/688699906 An interesting topic that happened these couple months is COVID-19. due to this disease every school was on lock down and we resumed school online. but the problem was that many people did not have access to WiFi, computers, etc. Plus online school isn't efficient as in school school studies. One in 5 teens cannot complete schoolwork at home because they do not have a computer or internet connection. The goal for students and adults is to stay at least 6 feet apart to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, research has found that spacing desks at least 3 feet apart and avoiding close contact may have similar benefits--especially if students wear masks and do not have symptoms of illness. thousands and millions of people are dying because of this disease so we should be aware of this. 

]]> 2020-08-20 04:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/688699906 Afif Jawad https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/688742719 A current topic I am interested in discussing is the upcoming election and how debates and voting will be changed with coronavirus cases increasing throughout the United States. Usually before an election I would see many debates and polls pertaining to the Democratic and Republican candidates who try to gain support all the way to November. However, with the pandemic, the race for support will undoubtedly be changed. How will debates and rallies be held and how will votes be counted with coronavirus still affecting the United States? Does this unusual situation help or hurt Joe Biden or Donald Trump as they fight for support?]]> 2020-08-20 05:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/688742719 Ali Berro https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/690701518 A current topic I think we should discuss is the 2020 presidential election this November, and the angles both parties are taking to win voters. This is because America has had a multitude of challenges to overcome these past 4 years (especially this one) and it would be a good idea to see how both Trump and Biden plan to address and control these problems. The future of America is uncertain due to the current state of the world, and with a possible complete shift in American government, it’s very important we lead ourselves in the right direction. This is also important because both political parties are being more and more split apart, with the Republican “America First” policy proving futile to other global governments international growth, and the Democrats growing a more and more federal government reliance among the lower class.]]> 2020-08-21 00:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/690701518 Hadi Moughni https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/691218627 A topic I am interested is discussing is the 2020 presidential election and how both candidates, if elected, will handle the country following the pandemic. Normally the first few months of a presidency can be relatively quiet, but since the first few months of this presidency will be either during or immediately after a pandemic then the president may have to pass laws and make official statements dealing with the virus during their first few months in office. How the candidate would handle the virus would likely be an important topic in the debates and something voters think about before voting as it is probably the most important issue today. The candidate's policies dealing with the virus might be the deciding factor for swing states like Florida that have a high number of cases. Ultimately, the virus will be a very important issue for whoever wins the presidency to take care of and however they do handle it will most likely affect their approval rating greatly.]]> 2020-08-21 12:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/691218627 Abedalrahman Abuzahrah https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/692975500 I want to learn all about the constant oppression and killing of muslims in China and Palestine. Since no media outlets really bring either of these to the light, many people, including me, haven't gotten the chance to learn about it. Many people haven't even heard of this. I want to know why muslims are being put in "reeducation camps" in China. Also, I'm interested into why Palestinians are being treated so unfairly by not just Israel, but the entire world. But the most intriguing part of this entire thing, is the fact that it is given no attention. Something so inhumane, being ignored and even normalized.]]> 2020-08-22 18:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/692975500 Daoud Majed 20076433 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/692998919 A topic that I am interested in discussing is the presidential election coming up in November.
As a new or current president is elected every 4 years there are changes and challenges to the presidential campaign that can interest others or push them away from voting for that certain president. One of the main topics that could be talked upon during these campaigns is Covid-19, the virus that swept every one off their feet that still has yet to be cured. Presidential election have many topics that are talked about but are never put into place when that president is actually elected. As the Republican parties Donald Trump and Mike Pence are fighting to go another 4 years, the Democratic parties Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are trying to put an end to Trump and Pence's time in office. Voters are the main weapon to presidential opponents and with polls, rallies, and debates these are all effects on how the people perceive you during your time on stage so making good statements and promising laws and policies are all ways to gain interest and votes. ]]> 2020-08-22 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/692998919 Zahraa Dabaja https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693157027 A current event I would be interested in learning more about is the current situation in Lebanon. Lebanon was already going through a economic crisis and the pandemic for something to come and take down a big part of Lebanon is devastating. On top of that they have a corrupt government. I could only imagine how hard it is on the people. I would like to learn more on how the process of change works. Thousands of people have been affects badly, seeing how down things are going i would to see how the people in and outside of lebanon would be able to help. ]]> 2020-08-23 02:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693157027 A current topic I am interested in learning is Covid 19.This Virus has made a huge impact on society and has caused almost everything to shutdown.Millions of people suffered through this virus.I am interested in learning this because covid spread through the world so quickly and has made history.I am also interested in this topic because People were losing their jobs and businesses were going broke which caused many to suffer.Was this pandemic a setup to distract people from the election? https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693441193 2020-08-23 17:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693441193 Ethan Rosbury https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693853402 A current event that I would be interested in discussing is global warming / climate change. More specifically, I am curious about how our United States Government and Government Officals view climate change and have dealt with it in the past.]]> 2020-08-24 03:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/693853402 Zaina Saab https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/694658421 A current event I'd be interested in learning would be the governmental actions taken by the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, and if the founding fathers or other past influential political figures would have rather agreed with the steps taken or disagreed. The president already takes the entire pandemic as a political stunt so I'm also curious as to how organized the governmental system actually is during these times. ]]> 2020-08-24 14:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/694658421 Luke Ward https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695401979 A current event I would be interested in learning about would be how other countries run their governments in comparison to the how the U.S run their Government. Another thing I am interested in is what role/roles does the Government have during wars, and how do they help the military during wars?]]> 2020-08-24 17:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695401979 Hassan Ayoub https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695449607 A current topic im interested in is the Muslim concentration camps in china. Which involves the Muslims being forced into camps and doing things such as drinking, eating pork and etc. Those types of things that are prohibited in Islam and they are forcing it. Also they are forcing the women to marry chinese men to stop the spread of islam in china.But no one is speaking of this current event.I would like to understand and know more about this topic. I would like to know how it started and why it started.]]> 2020-08-24 18:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695449607 Isabelle Winek https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695683063 A current event I am interested in discussing more is the Black Lives Matter movement. This movements purpose is to bring attention to the racial inequality black people are facing in today's society. It all started when an innocent black man was killed by a police officer simply because of his race. This started a huge outbreak of peaceful protests throughout the entire nation, however these protests later became very harmful to many businesses and people due to looting and other destructive actions. Why has this movement turned political when the main purpose of it is to make everyone seen as equal? Why do police officers only need 6 months of training in order to become a police officer? Why are black people still oppressed for their race in 2020?]]> 2020-08-24 19:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/695683063 A current event I am interested in is the Muslim Concentration Camps in China. The Muslims are being forced to go against the Muslim religion and eat pork, drink alcohol, etc. I want to learn why this started. I also want to know if it os the equivalent to the german concentration camps and why the world hasn't intervened like they did for the jews in germany. 20075117 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698178349 2020-08-25 18:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698178349 Youssef Abdelhafez https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698620863 A current topic that i’m interested in learning about is COVID-19. I’m interested in learning specifically about anti-maskers. Based on the many videos that  i’ve seen, the main excuse from anti-maskers is that America is a free country, and that wearing masks is against their constitutional rights. I want to specifically understand more about these constitutional rights, and learn more about how the government can enact laws and what actions that they could take to improve the state of the virus in the US.  ]]> 2020-08-25 20:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698620863 Nadine Ghamlouche https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698752064 A current topic I am interested in learning about is the upcoming election and how it ties to the uprising of a worldwide pandemic. Every election year a new pandemic becomes national news and vastly affects the economy. This causes the citizens to pick sides between what person in power is doing a more efficient job at upholding americas economy. I would want to learn specifically about how the pandemic effects candidates running campaign, the working class economy, and exactly who gains or looses from the spread of COVID-19. ]]> 2020-08-25 22:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/698752064 Huda Elnemr https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/700156157 A current topic I'm interested in learning about is the Uighur Muslims being held captive in re-education camps in western China. This has been described to be the largest mass imprisonment since the Holocaust. Unwillingly, the Uighur Muslims are being physically mistreated and are forced to go against their beliefs and religion. They are forced to eat pork and drink alcohol, and women have to marry non-muslim men to further reduce the population of muslims. Children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old are being locked up like animals and brainwashed into turning their backs on their religion and even their parents. The world has brought very little light to the inhumane events happening in China. How and why did these camps first begin? What can the U.S. do to stop these camps?]]> 2020-08-26 15:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/700156157 Jana Ramouni https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701005028 A current topic I am interested in learning about social injustices and discrimination that minorities face in America. Over the past few months protests have been happening all around America for the Black Lives Matter movement. Although most of these protests were peaceful people were still hurt by the police and arrested for no actual reason. ]]> 2020-08-26 19:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701005028 Layla Chehab https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701438958 A current topic I am interested in is lebanon's explosion and the effect on Lebanon's economy because of it. Lebanon was already facing an economic crisis long before the explosion. But as this explosion destroyed thousands of buildings, where is lebanon going to get the money to fix the wreckage as multiple countries don't want to send money to lebanon as multiple politicians is lebanon's government take the money that gets sent for themelsevd rather for than for Lebanon's sake.]]> 2020-08-26 23:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701438958 Adam Said https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701472917 A current topic I am interested in is how effective and secure the voting by mail system is with this year's election. I'd want to know the pros and cons of using this as a form of voting without human interaction. With a global health pandemic as well as an important year for this country, it gives citizens a good look into what is going on in our government and how they are treating issues as they happen. It also displays a global competition of which country is doing better at handling a global enemy such as Covid 19. ]]> 2020-08-27 00:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/701472917 Fatima Matar https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/702522697 A current topic I am interested in is the Lebanese current crisis. because as we all know since after the Lebanese civil war that occurred in the 1970's and lasted to the 1990's followed by an invasion and war, making it impossible for the country to recover without forgetting the corrupt government that has been ruling the country for over 30 years, and recently we have witnessed the Lebanese Revolution against their corrupt government hoping for a better government that will provide them with the essentials for a better live and a better future. As well as, the Beirut explosion that occurred on August 4th that took the lives of hundreds and left thousands wounded with wrecked homes and buildings.]]> 2020-08-27 14:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/702522697 Hadi Aldahan https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/702980033 One topic that has peeked my interest is how the government has dealt with the problem of global warming and how it's a test to Americans power and to the government. Global warming shows how Americas government is not doing much even though this is not just a mini crisis in America its a global pandemic. ]]> 2020-08-27 16:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/702980033 Andrew Stus https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/703132639 A current topic that has recently caught my attention is Hurricane Laura and the destruction it's making in the U.S.  Hurricane Laura is said to be one of the worst storms to ever roll into the U.S. with high speed winds up to 150 mph. I'm very curious to see the outcome in damage this storm is bringing physically and financially to the people, and what actions government officials will take in order to help aid the citizens during this time. It has taken out parts of Louisiana and  there have even been reports of deaths caused by the hurricane. Many people have had their property destroyed  and are seeking help from the government. With already so much going on in our country right now I'm very curious as to what the government officials are doing  in order to help the people who lost all their property and belongings.]]> 2020-08-27 17:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/703132639 Ahmad Bazzi https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/703441841 A current topic I’m interested in is the economical crisis in Lebanon, as well as problems within the government. Recently, there was an explosion located on the port of Beirut caused by 2600 tons of ammonium nitrate. The blast came at a difficult time for Lebanon, which is not only trying to curb the spread of the coronavirus but is also mired in an unprecedented economic crisis. The economic situation has pushed tens of thousands people into poverty and triggered large anti-government protests. The government which reigned for 30 years was discovered to be using their power to accumulate large amounts of wealth through means of corruption. Corruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further worsens inequality, poverty, social division and environmental crisis.


]]> 2020-08-27 18:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/703441841 Zainab Tanana https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705244509 A topic I would like to discuss is the growth of racism within the United States among minorities. It has become a major conflict in all communities as protests and riots came into action worldwide. The black lives matter movement advocates for non-violent acts of resistance against police brutality and inequality. For example, current events of police brutality have impacted the viewpoints of our public on discrimination and racism such as the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Flloyd. This has been going on for years and current generations have been able to speak on such matters of inequality and influence those around them regarding the injustices towards minorities. This issue of racial injustice is unconstitutional and counteracts the purpose of the Civil Rights Act that our ancestors fought so hard to achieve. How long must racism occur until change is finally implemented? How would the world appear today is we had executed a change earlier?

]]> 2020-08-28 15:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705244509 Ellisa Hakim https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705698812 A current topic I am interested in is Lebanon's economic crisis. The Lebanese people have been ongoing a corrupt government for years. Many now are unable to afford their bills for electricity or even water. With the Beirut explosion severals lost their homes and cars and now are unable to afford a place to live resulting in them being homeless. 

]]> 2020-08-28 17:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705698812 Emma Besek https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705913544 A top that I am particularly interested in is abortion rights in Poland and within the states. Specifically examining the debate of maral, bodily autonomy, and religion especially considering the division of church and state and how some believe there are exceptions to this principle. In Poland, their government has no division of church and state and the government is influenced a lot by the word of God and due to this, women's right to a safe abortion is being taken away. Whilst in America, we do have the separation of church and state and it is moral values that is being taken into consideration.]]> 2020-08-28 19:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/705913544 Dalya Dakroub https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706207841 A current topic that I would like to discuss is how COVID-19 is affecting the U.S. economy.  Since the pandemic swept across the U.S., many working American have lost their jobs causing a spike in the unemployment rate.  Many Americans are suffering from financial hardships, such as not being able to pay bills. Luckily, the government has passed several acts to help coping families through these hard times. The government sent out stimulus checks for every citizen to help out with bills and other necessities. Also, the government increased unemployment wages to help families that lost their jobs.  I would be interested to know how this act kept the economy running.  If the benefits and checks were to stop, will the economy be affected?  If everything closes down again, would the economy be in danger?  How does the system keep the economy circulating? ]]> 2020-08-28 21:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706207841 Hassan Chamas https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706233022 A current topic that I am interested in is the recent Beirut explosion that left hundreds of thousands of people homeless, injured, or dead. With the country already being under a serious economic drought, the recent explosions contributed to the growing poverty of the country. Given the country’s current economic and governmental state the Lebanese population affected by the blast are now dependent on the help of the non-supportive/ corrupt government, as well as the aid provided from other countries.]]> 2020-08-28 22:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706233022 Hassan Bazzi https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706252034 A current topic that I'm drawn towards is how will climate change be handled, before it's too late? Climate change is a global issue occurring constantly and nothing is necessarily being said about it. At the rate we're heading, climate change is on it's way to becoming irreversible and we will leave our future generations hopeless and stuck in a. hole they can't get out of. Politicians haven't taken much action in regards to this crisis, for the world is surrounded with too many obstacles that need to be tackle. However, my views show that Climate change needs to be handled with accordingly now along with Covid-19, both of which are detrimental to humans and the world. How long will it take for people to finally notice the affects of climate change? When will someone step-in? In my personal opinion we are still able to act appropriately and still succeed economically because dealing with this won't be easy (financially as well). I'm specifically interested in how the US government will interact with leaders of the world in the future to take action and make a plan to reduce the growth of climate change.]]> 2020-08-28 22:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706252034 Katie Belaire https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706730124 I'm curious about how voting by mail will be as secure as voting in person during the 2020 election. Election experts on both the right and left sides have acknowledged the risk of disenfranchising voters by fraud, mistakes, and delays. Voting by mail poses a real threat to delayed election results so what would that mean for the election as a whole, how will we insure the results are accurate with all the ways the ballots could be fraudulent and/or omitted?]]> 2020-08-29 18:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706730124 mohamad Hammoud https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706766412 A topic I would like to discuss is how palestine israel conflict could be resolved. The United Nations has been dealing with this conflict since world war 2 when jews were given a home but what they didn't know about was the culture of the palasatian people. Due to this many wars have been occurring resulting in many Bloodshed and tis resulted in palestine losing their homes being forced to do things by Israel soldiers. The united nations found that Israel is guilty of human rights violations.  I am interested in how this problem could be solved? ]]> 2020-08-29 19:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706766412 Hassan Sobh https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706883527 A topic I am interested in is the newly built infrastructure China has built to imprison Muslims. Here, they are forced to work for factories, get raped, forced to drink, eat pork, and are food deprived. All of which are prohibited in the culture. The reason I am so interested in this is because it really isn't talked about much on the news, and no one is doing anything about it. I would also like to find out what made China start such a horrible act, and if it will ever end.]]> 2020-08-29 23:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706883527 HADI AOUN https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706932457 A Topic I would like to discuss is the Black Lives Matter movement and how people around the world are protesting. Throughout the movements there is still abuse towards people based of their skin color by some raciest police officers. The question I have is how can the government stop the abuse of police and make the justice system fair to all races not just whites or blacks. I would also like to know how and why the officers who committed crimes against these people have not been brought to court and facing charges for what they have done despite it constantly being brought to light by athletes celebrities and just flat out people everywhere.]]> 2020-08-30 02:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/706932457 Adam Haag https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707360878 I'd like to know more about the topic of gun rights in America as the left pushes to revoke our 2nd amendment rights with policies such as gun control, while the GOP intends to protect the 2nd amendment, and what either side means for the country's future.


]]> 2020-08-30 16:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707360878 Mohammad Obeid https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707474834 A topic I'd be interested in learning more about is how the United States' reputation has been destroyed worldwide, with the horrible handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Now obviously you can't blame someone for a pandemic, but you can hold them accountable on their actions and ways of dealing with it. Many countries have very few cases and the countries that had a lot of cases are now mostly in the recovery phase. Also, the amount of cases isn't accurate at all. Hospitals gain funding and aid from the government for each corona patient they admit, so some of these "confirmed cases" are just attempt to make more money. ]]> 2020-08-30 19:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707474834 Elizabeth Daugherty https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707627861 A current event I am interested in is the Black Lives Matter protests happening because of police brutality. Despite these protests, policemen are still killing black people for no reason without consequence. An important question to ask is, “What is the most effective way to solve the issue of police brutality in America?” Why are people still being innocently killed by the police? Despite Civil Rights movements, racism is still very evident in the country. These protests were meant to be peaceful in order to fight for equality, and yet the police get brutal and intervene in terrible ways. Tear gassing people and arresting them over a protest for equal rights should not be allowed. Why is this being allowed in 2020? ]]> 2020-08-30 23:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707627861 Tarik haidar. A current topic I am interested in is the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers. And how many black live matter supporters are reacting to it and big organizations like the major league baseball and national basketball league post pone games due to the shooting. And how they will react to rumors of him refusing to drop a knife and which side they will take if he did have a knife. Also another topic of how big organizations refusing to play will affect people and the government or will it just hurt them in the long run and cause them to lose money from not showcasing games. https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707630984 2020-08-30 23:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/707630984 Mohammed Raichouni 20108018 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/710394694 A current topic I'm interested in is the handling of corona by the government in contrast to the media. For AP Language Arts I read an article about a recent statement from Trump where he stated that scientists have made a major breakthrough in finding a cure for covid. Trump's statement was based on a very incomplete study from a clinic, more so an observation. The clinic found that using plasma treatment was safe and they could use it to prolong the life of the patient while the body naturally repels the disease, however there wasn't nearly enough evidence to make any conclusions. Despite this Trump irresponsibly announced that a cure may be coming despite most, if not all, experts saying that the study was extremely incomplete. This incident had me interested in the governments way of handling things and their desire to maintain peace over clarity.]]> 2020-09-01 00:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/710394694 abdallah zaid https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/712509472 a current topic that i am very interested in is the handling of corona.one thing i am concerned abt is the goverment.are they lying to the peapole?are we safe ?is trump making the right choices.however i would like to talk abt this topic becouse this is getting out of hand every other counrty has it handled every presdient is counsiuos of what is going on.the numbers are getting out of hand and we have to do something abt it.]]> 2020-09-01 17:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/712509472 Yasmine Rababeh https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/712771890 A current topic that I am interesting in learning about is the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. This conflict, mainly over territory, resulted in many innocent Palestinians being driven away from their homes and killed by the Israeli's. The United States government has yet to do anything to negotiate peace between the two, or try to aid the families that were torn apart by these conflicts. In fact, the United States has supported Israel with money to aid their military and government. There are clear objections over Israel's actions and many other countries acknowledge that and do not support it. The United States has violated international and moral concerns by aiding Israel's forces in areas of occupation. Why don't more people acknowledge this major issue that has killed millions of people? Why does the U.S. government still support Israel when their invading Palestinians' homes? When will this problem be solved?]]> 2020-09-01 18:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/712771890 Saad Albujuq https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/716657054 A current topic that intrigues me in modern society  is how very rich people, companies, government officials support the Black Lives Matter movement when they know that the same people they support are damaging their businesses via looting. People who have been arrested for rioting and looting have all been bailed out by rich people. Where is the government in this situation? Why are millions of people gathering while we are in a global pandemic, isn't this movement spreading covid-19? Though the Black Lives Matter protests are affecting society, the fact that someone can rob a store clean and get away with it while spreading a global pandemic shocks me. 
DISCLAIMER: I support Black Lives Matter 
I only want to know what government is doing in response to the riots and the heavy spread of covid-19.
 ]]> 2020-09-03 01:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/716657054 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/716928180 Currently I'm interested in how much of America is actually a democracy. Majority vote for president doesn't mean you are the victor, electoral college, corrupt Corporate entities involved in Politics l, Gerrymandering, ect. And how these thing could be fixed]]> 2020-09-03 03:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/716928180 Yoseph Hammoud https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/726860087 A modern event topic I am interested in is how the British crown manages its empire. The still rules over many parts of the Earth including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and many more. This makes the crown one of the biggest entities in the world in terms of land area and economy. I find it very interesting that the crown is able to rule over so many places and peoples from all over the world. I would also like to further understand how the crown maintains the illusion of independence while still controlling its empire. From what I currently understand they achieve this by changing what the public view of the empire is. They position the UK as the empire while in actuality the crown is the empire and it is based in the UK, like with Italy and the Roman empire. To give the illusion of independence they say that a nation or territory is independent of the UK but it is stilled ruled by the crown but not through the UK. They did this with just about every part of the empire. The crown only lets go of a territory completely if they absolutely have to, like with Hong Kong and India. I think it is worth mentioning that yes, the crown is an empire. Webster defines and empire as "a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority
especially : one having an emperor as chief of state." They just don't call themselves and empire. The sun never set on the British empire.
]]> 2020-09-08 12:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/726860087 Camile Rahal https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736313067 A current topic that intrigues me in modern society ]]> 2020-09-10 17:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736313067 Mohammed Saad https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736399120 A current topic I would like to learn about is the Concentration camps muslims are being put in in china and why no one is doing anything about it. They are taken away from their families split up and forced to act against their religion or they are punished. Many of them are forced to eat pork, drink alcohol, and aren't allowed to pray.]]> 2020-09-10 18:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736399120 20115466 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736984550 A topic I would like to learn is that if a nuclear bomb would drop in America how bad would the economy would be and how much the population would decrease and what would the government do during that situation and after the situation and if they would help the people.  ]]> 2020-09-10 20:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/736984550 Adam wehbi https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737504740 Currently I am interested in the topic of corona and how it is going to be handled by the government. And if they actually are lying about the amount od deaths their has been]]> 2020-09-11 01:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737504740 Ahmad Beydoun https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737804782 An extremely relevant topic I am interested in is the covid-19 pandemic that we have all been and are still going through. I am always wondering about, could we have ended this crisis alot earlier and quicker? Are we doing the correct steps to get to the end of this Pandemic? ]]> 2020-09-11 05:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737804782 Aya Farhat https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737855922 A current topic I am interested in is the Black Lives Matter Movement. It all started when an innocent man was killed harshly by police brutality in Minnesota which then led to large amount of protests. After all the protests being held, the four officers were finally arrested, but the fight was not over yet. More and more people were demanding justice. After that, p
eople were then firing back with the statement “All Lives Matter” which caused contradictions. ]]> 2020-09-11 05:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/737855922 Younes Hojeije https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/739838745 A current topic im interested in is the pro life vs pro choice controversy. I'm interested because I understand the religious and moral points of pro life and I also understand the Pro Choice side being with the problem of rape or mistakes and I enjoy watching and learning what these two sides have for eachother]]> 2020-09-11 17:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/739838745 Mia El Ali https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740505229 a current topic I am interested in is the California fires. The fires are growing and growing more everyday and I'm curious to know what damage it is causing other than burning down houses and land. ]]> 2020-09-11 22:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740505229 Ian Kennedy https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740527283 A current topic I would like to cover is gun control as I continually see the 2nd amendment threatened. I wonder if those pushing for more gun control are actually in the right, even if I disagree. Gun control has become an increasingly hot topic in the wake of many mass shootings, and I'd like to further educate myself. ]]> 2020-09-11 22:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740527283 Camile Rahal https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740574751 A current topic I am interested in learning is the conflict between Palestine and Israel. This territorial conflict, has risen into a massacre of innocent Palestinian people dying to the hands of the Israeli army. Along with the genocide, the Palestinians have been driven out of almost all of their land. The United States, an ally of Israel has done nothing to stop and try to negotiate peace between the two parties. In fact, the United States have passively encouraged and helped Israel by aiding the Israeli forces. I question why a nation with one of the biggest influences on earth could sit back and allow this to happen. I would like to learn more about why the United State’a government is doing what they are. I would like my curiosity to be fed, because I have many friends who are having their land, their home, vanish. As well as this I would like to know more since Lebanon is so close to Palestine, and Israel see them as an enemy. That makes me curious on the United State’s government’s point of view on Lebanon.]]> 2020-09-11 23:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740574751 Health Care Debate 20080456 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740643075 One topic that I would be interested in learning more about is the current health care debate. With the upcoming election approaching, the presidential candidates have made their claims about what they plan to do regarding health care. This has caused an uproar in the political world, as this will affect so much in the daily lives of citizens all throughout the country. Lots of people have even said that their vote will depend on what stance the candidates have on health care. I would like to dive more in depth into this subject so I can really understand both sides of this argument, and see why people are responding the way they are.]]> 2020-09-12 01:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740643075 Rabieh Dabaja https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740727023 One topic I am really interested in is the NBA and their reaction to the BLM. I am really intrigued about both the topics and when they go together I find in more interesting. This would be a great topic to get into simply because racism has been one of the biggest issues in today's society. During the summer, a lot has occurred and those acts caused a spark in the entire country. ]]> 2020-09-12 03:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/740727023 Ghina Albabbili https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/743795035 A topic that is widely discussed today is the causes and the effects of global warming. During May, the carbon dioxide levels reached an all-time high, according to the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. Even though policymakers are attempting to limit the average increase in global temperatures from preindustrial times so that it does not surpass a certain temperature, there has been no improvement; the average global temperature increase is growing. How can we hold companies accountable and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide from human activities? ]]> 2020-09-14 13:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/743795035 A topic I am interested in is How the government passes laws for the Global pandemic Covid-19. This interests me because it is a lot of work to take care of a crisis as big as Covid. Also the BLM movement happened during it so that took up some of the presidents time. The topic would be great to discuss about because it is in the government category which we are learning. https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/746470906 2020-09-15 02:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/746470906 Zayn Siblani https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/746484712
A topic I am interested in is How the government passes laws for the Global pandemic Covid-19. This interests me because it is a lot of work to take care of a crisis as big as Covid. Also the BLM movement happened during it so that took up some of the presidents time. The topic would be great to discuss about because it is in the government category which we are learning.

]]> 2020-09-15 03:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/746484712 Ali Said https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/762192313 A topic i am interested in is how is the united states dealing with the spread of Covid-19 and how is the federal government responding to the Covid-19 in the workplace? Are we following the right steps to contain the spread of this virus or are we just making it worse? And what was the effect of the black lives matter movement on contributing to the spread of this virus?]]> 2020-09-20 17:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/762192313 Sydnie Lara https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/774527281 A topic I am interested in is the replacement of the Supreme Court Justice. Ruth Bater Ginsburg passed away Friday, September 18. I am curious as to how a new Supreme Court Justice will be appointed. Considering the election is only 7 weeks away, how fast will she be replaced and will it cause chaos? Will a new nominee come before or after the election?]]> 2020-09-24 03:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/774527281 Marissa Adair https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/783321843 The topic that I am interested in is what exactly is going to happen with the Breonna Taylor case. The trial ended with the verdict that no cop who took part in the shooting would get any jail time and the only thing they would get charged for would be wanton endangerment (endangering the neighbors). This caused public outrage, with many people demanding a retrial . I am curious as to whether this retrial will actually happen or if they will just let this case slide. ]]> 2020-09-28 04:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/783321843 Zahraa Aoun https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/811089891 A topic I'm interested in is the Black Lives Matter movement. The BLM movement is a worldwide human rights movement that originate to the African Americans movement. The killers of Breonna Taylor haven't been charged yet the killers of George Floyd did? I am curious about if the BLM community will let go of what happened with this tragedy or keep pushing for justice ?]]> 2020-10-07 17:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/811089891 Ahmad Hassoun 20075402 https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/817181151 Im interested in the involvement of foreign powers in the Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict and how they play a part in influencing how they act. If they are supplying weapons or helping with funds. ]]> 2020-10-09 15:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/817181151 Husayn Sabbagh https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/831228360 A topic i'm interested in is why trump wont release his tax returns. What is he hiding and what doesn't he want the public to see. Is he lying about the amount he payed?]]> 2020-10-15 05:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/831228360 Osama Alatrash https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/846797943 A current event that I am Interested in talking about are the concentration camps made in China that are forcing Muslims to stop following their religion and perform acts not allowed by their religion. I would like to understand why other countries/governments have not stepped in and tried to stop this oppression. No news outlets seem to be speaking about this matter and no light has been shed on it. Some world leader went as far as to agreeing to what China has been doing to Muslims and the media still hasn’t spoke about ]]> 2020-10-20 22:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/846797943 Ian Hatchard https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/890380210 I am very interested in learning about the creation of antifa and what they are doing? If they are a group or a thought. And if they pose a harm to america.]]> 2020-11-04 15:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saidd1/kpgvzycota7fklp1/wish/890380210