TED Talk interview of Edward Snowden

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View this TED Talk interview of Edward Snowden, or, if you like, find another interview of Edward Snowden. TED Talk—Edward Snowden: hero or traitor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVwAodrjZMY

In June 2013, Edward Snowden blew the whistle on global-wide surveillance activities, thus  giving new meaning to the phrase: “Big Brother is watching you!” (from George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949). If nothing else, this revelation, complete with substantial proof, confirmed some of the conspiracy theories regarding the ubiquitous presence of government in ordinary citizens’ lives. This CT turned out to be a conspiracy after all.

 

  • Research another conspiracy theory that has gained attention in the last 10 years because of the factual evidence presented and because the people who support this theory are deemed to be credible. For this post, only ONE (APA) reference is necessary–the CT you will use for this assignment.
  • In one paragraph, say how/why the CT you chose is much closer to a conspiracy than to a conspiracy theory 
  • FINALLY….Consider 3 aspects of your life where this assignment or this course may have influenced you and how (e.g  consider–critical thinking, conversation with others, work life, general knowledge,  and anything else you view as important).

 

Republic of the Philippines Independence

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Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines Independence, the Commonwealth of the Philippines shall henceforth be known as the Republic of the Philippines." (5) Amendments. – The 1935 Constitution had been amended three (3) times. Among the amendments are: (a) that establishing a bicameral legislature;

(b) that allowing the re-eligibility of the President and the Vice-President for a second four (4)-year term of office; (c) that creating a separate Commission on Elections; and (d) the so-called Parity Amendment which gave to American citizens equal right with the Filipinos in the exploitation of our natural    resources and the operation of public utilities.

(6) Women suffrage. – Concerning women suffrage, this issue was settled in a plebiscite held on April 30, 1937, when 447,725 women reportedly voted yes and 44,307 women voted no. In compliance with the 1935 Constitution (Art. V, Sec. 1 thereof.), the National Assembly passed a law which extended right of suffrage to women, making Filipino women the first Asian women to exercise the rights of suffrage.

The 1935 Constitutional Convention limited "the right of suffrage to male citizens because there was [then] no popular demand for the right of suffrage by Filipino women themselves" and the granting to women, it was claimed, would only disrupt family unity as the women actually engaged in politics. The 1973 Constitution. Framing. The experience of more than three

Earlier American history people

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Why in earlier american history people who were chinese, asian, or other immigrants weren’t allowed in America. If they were doing work in America why were they asked to leave right after their work was finished?

Laws were even passed to keep them out! If there weren’t attacks being made on America then, why keep them out? Most of them came here for better lives just like immigrants who came from Ellis Island

Presentd ay realities about Philippine politics

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Think about the present-day realities about Philippine politics and determine which aspect would you like to research.

The output will be rated on the following criteria: Content of the Research (including Theoretical and Conceptual Framework)- 20 points; Complexity and Conciseness of the Research Questions [Research Problems)-10 points; Appropriateness of the Research Approach and Methodology-10 points; Specificity of the Research

Community asset map for Chicago

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Develop a community asset map for Chicago Lawn neighborhood in Chicago. . This map should include a listing of specific assets such as: hospitals, schools, community and business associations, sports groups, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and public and nonprofit organizations/associations. Once these community assets have been identified, group them together into categories. In addition to the map, address the following:

  • Explain the use of community assets to confront community challenges.
  • Identify examples of times when assets have connected to address community challenges.
  • Describe community asset coordinated responses to address the challenge being evaluated.

 North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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What is Canada’s NATO ( North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Enlargement, NATO – EU Relations, NATO – RUSSIA Relations, Enhancing Partnerships – Existing PFP nations and strategic global partners, Afghanistan – Strategic Plan Post 2014, Emerging Security Challenges: Energy Security; Cyber Security – Water Security, and NATO’s approach to a rapidly changing the Middle East and North Africa?

Collective defence: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 30 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members.

The drafting and adoption  1935 Constitution of the Philippines

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The drafting and adoption  1935 Constitution of the Philippines during the American colonial regime are as follows: (a) Approval on March 24, 1934 by steps which led to the drafting and adoption of the 1935 Constitution of the Philippines during the American colonial regime are as follows:

(a) Approval on March 24, 1934 by President Frank- lin D. Roosevelt of the Tydings-Mcduffie Law, otherwise known as the Philippine Independence Act, enacted by the United States Congress, authorizing the Philippine Legis- lature to call a constitutional convention to draft a consti- tution for the Philippines; (b) Approval on May 5, 1934 by the Philippine Legisla- ture of a bill calling a constitutional convention as provided for in the Independence Law;

(c) Approval on February 8, 1935 by the convention by a vote of 177 to 1 of the Constitution (the signing began on the following day and was completed on February 19, 1935); (d) Approval on March 23, 1935 by President Roosevelt of the Constitution as submitted to him, together with a 20See 76 C.J.S., pp. 49-50. 21 Nitafan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 152 SCRA 284, July 23, 1987.

Frank- lin D. Roosevelt of the Tydings-Mcduffie Law, otherwise known as the Philippine Independence Act, enacted by the United States Congress, authorizing the Philippine Legis- lature to call a constitutional convention to draft a consti- tution for the Philippines;

(b) Approval on May 5, 1934 by the Philippine Legisla- ture of a bill calling a constitutional convention as provided for in the Independence Law; (c) Approval on February 8, 1935 by the convention by a vote of 177 to 1 of the Constitution (the signing began on the following day and was completed on February 19, 1935);

(d) Approval on March 23, 1935 by President Roosevelt of the Constitution as submitted to him, together with a 20See 76 C.J.S., pp. 49-50. 21 Nitafan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 152 SCRA 284, July 23, 1987.

Relevant issue in Philippines nowadays

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Make a stand on a relevant issue in Philippines nowadays. Defend it by
providing reasonable arguments supported by properly cited evidence. Choose a
societal issue/topic and do the activity using the graphic organizer below. Remember
to research and read about your chosen topic first before deciding on your stand.

 

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George Washington Farewell Address

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President George Washington Farewell Address to be wary of political or military engagements with other nations and advised us, to the maximum extent possible, to limit our foreign relationships to the arenas of commerce and trade. Since then, however, America has been involved in numerous foreign wars and is today considered a world superpower with the obligations that designation entails.

Is it America’s role to act as the bulwark against global threats to liberty, or should America refrain from engaging in world conflicts? Does America have a God-given mission to stand against tyranny around the globe?

Is it proper to align American interests with autocratic leaders in the fight against a greater threat, like communism or transnational terrorism? Is there a way we can fight global threats to freedom and security without enlisting allies of questionable repute?

What is the correct approach to American international relations going forward – continued global alliances and engagements to keep dangerous nations with global ambitions in check, or disengagement unless there is a clear and present threat to American interests?

Defend your conclusions with scholarly sources

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The defenders of the French Revolution

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The defenders of the French Revolution professed to wish, with Robespierre, “that morality may be substituted for egotism [self-interest].” What did Robespierre mean by “morality” or “virtue”? How do Christian notions of morality and virtue compare with the definitions offered by Robespierre, and by his successor, Pierre Joseph Proudhon?

And how do these revolutionary notions of “morality” and “virtue” help to explain the wildly different outcomes between the American Revolution and French Revolution, which seemingly started with such similar principles in their respective Declarations of Independence and of the Rights of Man and Citizen?