United States Congressman Frank Pallone was the guest speaker in the class, “Sandy and the Political and Social Impact”, to discuss his personal experiences regarding Sandy recovery and the aftermath on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Politics
Battle of the Roosevelts: FDR
Why Franklin D. Roosevelt is the better Roosevelt President
Franklin D. Roosevelt took office during the greatest crisis in American history since the Civil War. When he was inaugurated in March of 1933 at least one quarter of the United States was unemployed, factories and banks were closing, and America was losing hope. Roosevelt came in like a white knight with the confidence to slay the dragon that was the Great Depression.
Feature: Sochi Olympics Fuels Many Debates in International Relations
The Olympic Games are a unique event in the operation of human society. In the alternating winter and summer renditions of this biennial spectacle, the youth of the world, hailing from diverse locales far and wide, are called to congregate and to compete on a single stage in the spirit of unity and fairness in celebration of the ability and potential of humanity.
Battle of the Roosevelts: Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt was a Trust Busting Environmental Conservationist Who Helped Establish the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt’s reputation as a trust buster, a major conservation figure with regards to the environment puts him in the argument as one of the best presidents. His trust busting led to monopolies being destroyed and made the American presidency a centerpiece of the morning newspapers with photos and easy interview access.
Unemployment Cuts Affect 1.3 Million Americans
Long-Term Unemployment Helped 24 Million People During Recession
Approximately 1.3 million Americans received their last unemployment check once a federal program supplying extra weeks of benefits expired on Dec. 28, 2013. Beginning on Jan. 1, the maximum period allow for a citizen on unemployment was dropped from 73 weeks to 26 weeks.
Students Participate in the United Nations Remembrance of Holocaust
The Briefing Focused on Hungarian Jews affected by the Holocaust
Monmouth University’s Institute of Global Understanding (IGU) sent Youth Representatives, Meaghan Hess and Jacquelyn Corsentino, as well as Dr. Christopher Hirschler as a Faculty Representative. The Department of Public Information (DPI) hosted its first briefing of 2014 for the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).
“Today in America:” President Obama Will No Longer Wait For Congress
In the President’s Sixth State of the Union, He promises more Executive Orders
Editorial: What Three Things Should be Changed about American Politics?
This article addresses three things we would like to see changed in American politics. While no system is perfect and politics is a difficult profession, these topics are our observations of things that may help lead to a more productive political system.
Presidential War Powers
Gov. Christie Caught in Middle of Three Scandals; Two Involving Superstorm Sandy Related Aid
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been involved with three scandals that may ruin his chances for a political future on the national stage and change opinions of him around the state of New Jersey.
Political Showdown: What Happned to New Jersey Gov. Christie? Part 2
Let’s face it: when it comes to politics and voting, we all come down on one of two sides: Democrat or Republican. Very rarely do we cross party lines when voting. It is just the way voters tend to be wired. Unless something drastic happens to change your mind and therefore your vote, you stick with the party you know.