Blog 14 - The Parting...

This is your last blog ever for AP Government and Economics. This one is very simple. What did you learn this year that sticks out more than anything else? What suggestions would you make for improving this class? I want honest answers (I will not roll your cars, so you have nothing to fear :) ).

Blog 13 - Wikileaks One Week, Government Wanting Input the Next

Last week you wrote about Wikileaks and the loss of government information.  This week the government is seeking information.  President Obama promised in his campaign to be more open and transparent than previous administrations.  Many feel that he has not met this promise.  Many others feel that he is trying.  Follow this link to the White House;  read the statement and review the website (ExpertNet) for their objectives.  Assume the role of a hypothetical participant.  What would you submit to the President?

FYI - The Wal-Mart Case is Heading to the Supreme Court

Here's the story:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/06/scotus.gender.pay/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn

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Blog #12 - Wikileaks

I'm posting the blog a little early this week because I want you to familiarize yourselves with the stories surrounding this issue on your own.  In other words, you will have to watch the news, listen to talk radio, read the newspaper, and search the Internet.  Once you have accepted the assignment, ponder the following questions as you formulate your responses.

1. Who is legally responsible for the wikileaks?
2. Is this a First Amendment issue?  Why or why not?  Explain your response.  (You may also want to incorporate the Pentagon Papers).
3. Is there a case to be made that this violates the Espionage Act of 1917?

Blog - November 26, 2010

Enjoy what is left of your Thanksgiving Break.  NO BLOG FOR THE WEEKEND.

A New Admissions Policy?

This is not a blog, but I saw this article and thought you might find it interesting considering you all are at that point in applying for college and getting your admission letters.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/19/AR2010111902997.html