https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz Lesson 4 - Interest Groups, Political Parties, Voting, and Elections en-us 2022-02-21 17:30:52 UTC 2022-05-05 06:59:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png ishantehunterasu https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2059194943 What is the most important political issue to you? Find 1 example of an interest group that also believes that this issue is important. Provide a brief description of the organization and discuss the issue. How does each political party feel about this issue?
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The National Council of Negro Women advocates for the development of policies that specifically benefit black women. Their annual Black Women's Roundtable report discusses challenges and policy recommendations for black women in the areas of health, economics, political engagement, and criminal justice. They are currently filing a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for marketing their baby powder to Black women when Johnson & Johnson knew that their baby powder caused cancer.


]]> 2022-02-21 18:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2059194943 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2063839968 The interest group I chose was National Organization for Women or NOW. This group was founded in 1966 and their permanent purpose came shortly after . Their initial major concern was passage of a national Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution which was eventually shot down . Despite the let down they continued to now be popular & well known in all 50 states, and are supported by men as well as women ,advocating for things such as pregnancy leave , abortion rights, pension rights, while also supporting the LGBTQ community & rights. ]]> 2022-02-24 03:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2063839968 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2086658796 Center for Urban Community Service was established in 1993 to help struggling families in New York and to assist children to graduate school. The organization provides transitional houses for men and women with mental illness moving them from homelessness to permanent housing. The Janian Medical Care helps to improve the physical and mental health of men and women ]]> 2022-03-09 18:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2086658796 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2092785148 The interest group that I chose is the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana. NORML supports the adoption of a legally controlled market for marijuana, where consumers can buy marijuana for personal use from a safe legal source. I agree with this interest group because marijuana prohibition causes more problems than it solves, and ruins thousands more lives than it supposedly tries to save.

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]]> 2022-03-14 00:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2092785148 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2092901001 The interest group that I chose is The Center for Community Change. Community Change is a national organization that builds the power of low-income people, especially people of color, to fight for a society where everyone can thrive. The interest group generally works in low-income areas, especially within communities of color, and attempt to create resident-based groups to work on local issues of concern.  I chose this interest group because I agree with their intentions on trying to create a better environment for poor communities. That is something that I am genuinely passionate about for the simple fact that I would do whatever I could do to allow everyone to live a better life if I got the chance to.]]> 2022-03-14 02:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2092901001 nialaw78 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2093199685 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), interracial American organization created to work for the abolition of segregation and discrimination in housing, education, employment, voting, and transportation; to oppose racism; and to ensure African Americans their constitutional rights. The NAACP works to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes. In 2009, the year he became America’s first Black president, Barack Obama spoke at a celebration of the NAACP’s 100th anniversary. By 2021, the NAACP had more than 2,200 branches and more than half a million members worldwide.

]]> 2022-03-14 06:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2093199685 nking191 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094209194 The interest group I chose is the LIVE FREE Campaign. The interest group wants to reduce gun violence and county jail incarcerations. With over 118 million people attending weekly faith-based services in over 350,000 congregations across the U.S., its aim is to create social justice by reaching faith institutions. Their policy is to ensure elected officials are held accountable as allies, and not obstacles, to criminal justice reform.]]> 2022-03-14 16:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094209194 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094337802 This interest group was formed in 1960. In Georgia SNCC concentrated its efforts in Albany and Atlanta. It tried to accomplish things during the Civil Right era such as desegregating lunch counters with non violent confrontation. This organization unfortunately failed and was short lived due the fact that most of SNCC's leaders were fairly new to the organization.]]> 2022-03-14 17:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094337802 fz8pb8ym2s https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094429327 Futures Without Violence is an interest group that focuses on ending violence against women and children around the world. With things such as training professionals how to identify and respond to violence and/or abuse in and out of the workplace. While also building community leadership and educating people about the importance of respect and healthy relationships. One policy interest that they have is the CARES Act. One big wins that they have had is helping secure 45 million in the CARES Act to domestic violence shelters. ]]> 2022-03-14 18:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094429327 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094517883 AIDS Policy Center for Children, Youth, and Families 

I chose this interest group because they stand for people with AIDS. They give voices and needs for people affected by AIDs. they also let make sure the people affected by HIV/AIDS are represented well in public debates. They provide these resources with, education and research.

]]> 2022-03-14 19:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094517883 apryor41 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094584128 The interest groups that I chose is the ''women rights'' The girl code was founded with the single mission of closing the gender gap in technology by creating pipeline for future female engineers. Already, the group is on track to achieve gender parity in computer science by 2027. ]]> 2022-03-14 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094584128 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094599445 I chose NBNA because it is a black nurse organization. They provide health care services, they also hold a conference annually and have a career fair at each. I am going to become a nurse and knowing that I can talk with thousands of them from my age to my moms age is wonderful. ]]> 2022-03-14 20:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094599445 malachi14louis https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094622373 The National Rifle Association is America’s longest-standing civil rights organization.  The purpose of the NRA is to “promote and encourage” shooting rifles with an emphasis on science and safety. The NRA has 5 million members and according to BusinessInsider.com, in 2010 it boasted revenues of almost $228 million and assets of $163 million. The organization has played a major role in firearms debates all over the globe. It worked to defeat gun-control bills in Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.]]> 2022-03-14 20:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2094622373 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2095031774 The ABA created the Commission of Homelessness and Poverty to address the legal needs of homeless and impoverished people. The goal is to educate the bar and public about homelessness and poverty. The most recent policy in place is Res. 604 to prevent youth homelessness. This policy helps the homeless youth to have housing. Res. 604 was added to the list of policies February 2022. I believe that this policy is a big win to start of the year and will make an impact for the homeless/poverty community. ]]> 2022-03-15 02:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2095031774 yasharivers1 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2160713802 The interest group I decided to go with is NAACP (the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). This group is a civil rights organization. Their main goal is to eliminate race prejudice and ensure equality for all minority groups of citizens. I find this specific group important because I am a person of color and have dealt with racism and discrimination. ]]> 2022-04-27 16:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2160713802 https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2171005022 I chose National Education Association (NEA) to write about. The purpose of this interest group is to make sure every student and educator succeeds. This program teaches you how to be the voice for every student and make sure that every student has a safe and welcoming environment. ]]> 2022-05-05 06:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ishantehunterasu/u2r4w8omdqfjabaz/wish/2171005022