Civil Politics (11/20/2015): The Dire Reality of Refugees and Paris

We speak about the attacks on Paris and its ramifications; how we approach refugees while considering our safety, why there is a debate over how and who we allow to come to the US, the opinions of our presidential candidates, and what being a refugee or immigrant means. In the second half of the show, we talk about the American SAFE Act and the group Anonymous’ cyber attack on ISIS.

Ending sound clip from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Further Reading:

The American Flag Hijab
House Votes To Increase Security Checks On Refugees From Iraq, Syria
Full Description of H.R. 4038: American SAFE Act of 2015
Anonymous Begins “Operation ISIS”

Civil Politics (11/13/15): The Democratic Process Through Eductaion

We speak about the protests at University of Missouri, the whys of hate speech, TPP and the Republican debate.

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Further Reading:

Halloween Costume Emails Stokes Debate At Yale

Civil Politics (11/6/15): Pipeline of Liberalism

The Panel discusses the Keystone XL Pipeline, and the important results of the 2015 election results. In the second half we expand our focus to speak about liberal vs conservatives and what they look for in government and it’s role.

Further Reading:

Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to legalize marijuana
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in Senate
Ohio Bans Gerrymandering
Appeals Court Rejects Transgender Inmate’s Surgery Request