(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 24, 2010 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
What should have been a monumental and historic occasion was reduced to a political ploy for votes and ultimately failed, leaving a legal form of discrimination in place.
On Monday, a provision that would have led to the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the military law that prevents gays and lesbians from serving openly failed to garner the 60 votes needed to block a Republican filibuster in the Senate.
While pundits from both sides will try and lay blame at one specific group, there is plenty of blame to go around here.
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Looking forward: panel tackles next steps for Obama administration
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the Janaury 21, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” returns with its first series of 2009, featuring a panel on the upcoming administration of President Barack Obama.
The forum is entitled “After the Inaugural: What Now?? Influencing the Agenda of the Obama Administration,” and will be moderated by political science professor J. Cherie Strachan.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Panelists will include political science professor Delbert Ringquist, sociology department Chairwoman Angela Haddad and Mount Pleasant senior Christina Wickham, who attended the inauguration in Washington, D.C.
The forum follows the fall 2008 series, which focused on the 2008 presidential election between Obama and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” returns with its first series of 2009, featuring a panel on the upcoming administration of President Barack Obama.
The forum is entitled “After the Inaugural: What Now?? Influencing the Agenda of the Obama Administration,” and will be moderated by political science professor J. Cherie Strachan.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Panelists will include political science professor Delbert Ringquist, sociology department Chairwoman Angela Haddad and Mount Pleasant senior Christina Wickham, who attended the inauguration in Washington, D.C.
The forum follows the fall 2008 series, which focused on the 2008 presidential election between Obama and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
SUSO holds final election forum
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 31, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Economics professor Jason Taylor expressed deep concerns over proposed tax increases on those making more than $200,000 a year.
“I feel (Democratic presidential candidate Barack) Obama’s policies will be the end of America’s exceptionalism,” Taylor said. “I think Obama’s entrepreneur tax and that’s what it really is . will hurt America’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out” held its final forum on the 2008 presidential election Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the topic being domestic policy. The event was facilitated by political science professor Cherie Strachan.
Economics professor Jason Taylor expressed deep concerns over proposed tax increases on those making more than $200,000 a year.
“I feel (Democratic presidential candidate Barack) Obama’s policies will be the end of America’s exceptionalism,” Taylor said. “I think Obama’s entrepreneur tax and that’s what it really is . will hurt America’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out” held its final forum on the 2008 presidential election Wednesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the topic being domestic policy. The event was facilitated by political science professor Cherie Strachan.
Candidates vie for key states
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 31, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Bill Ballenger believes Republican presidential candidate John McCain needs a repeat of the voting patterns from four years ago to win this election.
“McCain has to win all the states that George W. Bush won in 2000 and 2004,” the former Griffin Endowed Chair said. “He can’t afford to lose any, but I don’t think he’s going to.”
While each candidate has states on which they can rely, there still are key contested states that could tip the election in favor of McCain or Obama.
Bill Ballenger believes Republican presidential candidate John McCain needs a repeat of the voting patterns from four years ago to win this election.
“McCain has to win all the states that George W. Bush won in 2000 and 2004,” the former Griffin Endowed Chair said. “He can’t afford to lose any, but I don’t think he’s going to.”
While each candidate has states on which they can rely, there still are key contested states that could tip the election in favor of McCain or Obama.
Panel Discusses Foreign Policy
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 15, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
A campus political series presented the elections foreign policy issues for students Tuesday night.
“The greatest challenge the next president will face is restoring our credibility around the world,” Johnson said. “We need the credibility and respect so we can have help from the rest of the world in confronting global problems.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” featured lively discussion Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the theme being the candidates’ platform on foreign policy.
A campus political series presented the elections foreign policy issues for students Tuesday night.
“The greatest challenge the next president will face is restoring our credibility around the world,” Johnson said. “We need the credibility and respect so we can have help from the rest of the world in confronting global problems.”
“Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” featured lively discussion Tuesday night in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, with the theme being the candidates’ platform on foreign policy.
SUSO panel to discuss foreign policy
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 13, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
“Speak Up, Speak Out” is going global.
With less than a month left in the campaign season, “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” will hold its third forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The theme of the forum is “Foreign Policy: The Candidates and Their Platforms.” The forum will be facilitated
by political science assistant professor David K. Jesuit.
“Speak Up, Speak Out” is going global.
With less than a month left in the campaign season, “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series” will hold its third forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The theme of the forum is “Foreign Policy: The Candidates and Their Platforms.” The forum will be facilitated
by political science assistant professor David K. Jesuit.
Palin First Woman on Republican Presidential Ticket
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 8, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
In a campaign where being a “maverick” is considered a good thing, a woman who takes in pride in calling herself a “pitbull with lipstick” fits right in.
Born Sarah Louise Heath on Feb. 11, 1964 in Sandport, Idaho, Sarah Palin is serving her first term as governor of Alaska and was the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected into the position. She is the first woman to run for vice president on the Republican ticket and the second woman to run on a major party presidential ticket.
Palin led her high school basketball team in Wasillia, Alaska to a state basketball championship, where she earned the nickname “Sarah Barracuda” for her tenacity on the court.
After high school, Palin attended five colleges in three states before completing a journalism degree from the University of Idaho in 1987.
During her time in college, she placed third in the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant.
In a campaign where being a “maverick” is considered a good thing, a woman who takes in pride in calling herself a “pitbull with lipstick” fits right in.
Born Sarah Louise Heath on Feb. 11, 1964 in Sandport, Idaho, Sarah Palin is serving her first term as governor of Alaska and was the first woman and youngest person ever to be elected into the position. She is the first woman to run for vice president on the Republican ticket and the second woman to run on a major party presidential ticket.
Palin led her high school basketball team in Wasillia, Alaska to a state basketball championship, where she earned the nickname “Sarah Barracuda” for her tenacity on the court.
After high school, Palin attended five colleges in three states before completing a journalism degree from the University of Idaho in 1987.
During her time in college, she placed third in the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant.
Panelists ponder racial, sexual issues
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 3, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Many people may vote for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama because of his policies, but Martin Curry asked whether something else could play a role.
"How many people will vote for (Barack) Obama because of 'white guilt'?" the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe representative asked Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium as part of "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series."
The theme of the forum, which was the second of five scheduled forums to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election, was "Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election," and the event was facilitated by Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program.
The format of the event consisted of specific clips selected to deal with the issues of the forum. The clip that ended up generating the most discussion was from a CNN and Youtube-sponsored Republican presidential candidate debate in November 2007. It dealt with the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy", which deals with sexual orientation in the armed forces.
Many people may vote for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama because of his policies, but Martin Curry asked whether something else could play a role.
"How many people will vote for (Barack) Obama because of 'white guilt'?" the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe representative asked Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium as part of "Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Event Series."
The theme of the forum, which was the second of five scheduled forums to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election, was "Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election," and the event was facilitated by Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program.
The format of the event consisted of specific clips selected to deal with the issues of the forum. The clip that ended up generating the most discussion was from a CNN and Youtube-sponsored Republican presidential candidate debate in November 2007. It dealt with the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy", which deals with sexual orientation in the armed forces.
SUSO to discuss race, gender
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 1, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Students looking to discuss and debate diversity issues in the presidential election will have the opportunity Thursday night.
The next installment in the “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The event is the second of five in the series that will focus on the 2008 presidential election. The event is titled “Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election.” The event’s facilitator is Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Center.
Students looking to discuss and debate diversity issues in the presidential election will have the opportunity Thursday night.
The next installment in the “Speak Up, Speak Out: The Current Events Series” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium.
The event is the second of five in the series that will focus on the 2008 presidential election. The event is titled “Race, Class, Sex & Orientation: The 2008 Election.” The event’s facilitator is Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Center.
Posing presidential politics
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 17, 2008 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Crosswait said he felt uncomfortable with a statement from Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, where she referred to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama as “not being one of us” during her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this month.
“I’m not surprised at all with the discussion my remark generated,” Crosswait said. “I was bothered with what she said but considered just brushing it off.”
The event, which occurred Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, was facilitated by Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion associate professor. It is the first in a series of five events that will focus on different issues of the presidential campaign.
The theme of this forum was, “Un-spin That Sound Bite!: Let’s Analyze the Campaign Talk.”
The evening began with playing excerpts of each candidate’s nomination acceptance speeches and playing a number of official campaign ads. Following the videos, there was a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session.
One of the panelists, Nathan Inks, a Lincoln Park sophomore and vice chairman of the College Republicans, stressed several times that Palin’s speech needed to be viewed within the original context. But was impressed with the forum itself.
“I thought the presentation was very fair,” he said. “We met before and timed out the video to within a second to make sure that the candidates’ speeches and campaign ads got equal time. With events like this, the panels tend to slant left, but I thought this panel analyzed everything in a very fair light.”
Mowrey also said she thought the event went smoothly.
“I thought the students were very knowledgeable and very willing to respond and counter-respond, and that is our goal,” Mowrey said.
The next event is entitled “Race, Class Sex, & Orientation: The 2008 Election” and will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the UC Auditorium.
Crosswait said he felt uncomfortable with a statement from Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, where she referred to Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama as “not being one of us” during her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this month.
“I’m not surprised at all with the discussion my remark generated,” Crosswait said. “I was bothered with what she said but considered just brushing it off.”
The event, which occurred Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium, was facilitated by Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion associate professor. It is the first in a series of five events that will focus on different issues of the presidential campaign.
The theme of this forum was, “Un-spin That Sound Bite!: Let’s Analyze the Campaign Talk.”
The evening began with playing excerpts of each candidate’s nomination acceptance speeches and playing a number of official campaign ads. Following the videos, there was a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session.
One of the panelists, Nathan Inks, a Lincoln Park sophomore and vice chairman of the College Republicans, stressed several times that Palin’s speech needed to be viewed within the original context. But was impressed with the forum itself.
“I thought the presentation was very fair,” he said. “We met before and timed out the video to within a second to make sure that the candidates’ speeches and campaign ads got equal time. With events like this, the panels tend to slant left, but I thought this panel analyzed everything in a very fair light.”
Mowrey also said she thought the event went smoothly.
“I thought the students were very knowledgeable and very willing to respond and counter-respond, and that is our goal,” Mowrey said.
The next event is entitled “Race, Class Sex, & Orientation: The 2008 Election” and will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the UC Auditorium.
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