Tag Archives: Politics

Week in Review – 5 May 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by terryshen

Campus protests on the war in Gaza are spreading across the country. Given it’s a presidential election year and time close to graduation commencement, will these events sway the public opinion, change the establishment from backing Israel, or accelerate the … Continue reading →

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Election Workers

Posted on May 4, 2024 by terryshen

  You see them at the polling places dudring elections.  They greet you and provide ballot for you to cast your votes.  And I’m one of those workers.  Whenever I work at the polling center, my wife is amazed why … Continue reading →

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Court of Public Opinion

Posted on April 29, 2024 by terryshen

  In a democracy, freedom of speech goes hand-in-hand with public opinion. The two has a symbiotic relationship. Over time, our values and norms evolve and public opinion changes followed by new laws and public policy. Significant subjects like the  … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 28 Apr 2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by terryshen

Almost end of April. The November Presidential election is only six months away. Not long for average folks but an eternity in politics. Former President Trump is mired in lawsuits. President Biden has not only two wars (Ukraine and Gaza) … Continue reading →

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Top Social Concerns?

Posted on April 23, 2024 by terryshen

  The US General Election is less than six months away.  What is on the people’s mind? For blogging, I peruse the news and social media on a regular basis. Below are what I found (in no particular order) as … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Aid

Posted on April 20, 2024 by terryshen

  After six months, the US House of Representatives finally passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package today for Ukraine (60.8), Israel (26.4), and Taiwan (8.1). First of all, foreign aid is a standard US policy to shore up our … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 14 Apr 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by terryshen

The two biggest news items this week go to the total solar eclipse and the Iranian strike on Israel: One natural and one man-made. Let’s talk about the strike. The Iranian military strike was a response to the Israel for … Continue reading →

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What To Do About Climate Change?

Posted on April 12, 2024 by terryshen

  Feeling hopeless or helpless? That’s how I feel when it comes to climate change. Gloabl warming, seawater level rising, and hosts of other catastropohies that no matter what I try, it won’t move the needle. In other words, they … Continue reading →

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Is Diversity Divisive?

Posted on March 21, 2024 by terryshen

  Yesterday, the governor of the State of Alabama signed a bill that bans its state funding at public institutions for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program. This includes sponsoring or maintaining a DEI office. Alabama is the eighth state … Continue reading →

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Royal Revenge

Posted on March 14, 2024 by terryshen

  Mother’s Day in Britain was 10 Mar 2024. On this occasion, Kate Middleton, also known as Princess of Wales, wife to Prince William, and the future Queen of UK, sent out a photo of herself along with her three children … Continue reading →

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