Should surveillance in the U.S. be increased or decreased?
Will the climate change deal be the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel age?
World leaders from nearly 200 nations reached a global climate accord in Paris. The agreement requires all countries to take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said"This is a tremendous victory for all of our citizens...We have taken a critical step forward." However folks on the left and right have been critical. Check out Forbes for more on the agreement and what it could mean.
Will this agreement signal the end of the fossil fuel age or is it just a bunch of hot air? Jump In and tell us what you think:
Which front page response to terror attack was more powerful?
Which newspaper do you think put out the more powerful front page in response to the San Bernardino shootings?
Do you agree with Donald Trump's proposed ban on Muslims from entering the country?
In the wake of the San Bernardino attack, Donald Trump proposed an indefinite ban on Muslims who are not U.S. citizens from entering the United States. Do you think this is a good idea?
Pentagon will open all combat roles to women. Good move?
After a three year review period, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that all combat jobs in the United States military will now be open to women. This means that approximately 220,000 jobs - about 10% of the entire active and reserve members - will no longer be closed to women. These jobs range from driving tanks and leading infantry soldiers into battle to joining the Marine Corps infantry and serving as elite Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, and Green Berets. Video of Carter's announcement is below. Supports are cheering while opponents still have reservations about the decision. What do you think? Jump in and vote!
Leigh Ann Hester the 1st female U.S. soldier since WWII to be awarded the silver star. first female U.S. Army soldier to receive the silver star since World War II. Source: Wikipedia.
Will the Supreme Court use the TX abortion law case to give states greater ability to restrict abortion?
The Supreme Court decided this week to take up the controvertial Texas abortion law case. Ever since 1973 when the court ruled that abortion was a constitutional right in Roe v. Wade, states have taken actions and passed laws that would test the limits of this right. The Texas case is one that will likely apply to most other state restrictions as well. One part of the law requires all Texas abortion clinics to meet the standards for “ambulatory surgical centers,” including regulations concerning buildings, equipment and staffing. The other requires doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Proponents call them common sense solutions to ensure safety. Opponents say the law restricts access to those most in need. We asked, do YOU think SCOTUS will issue landmark ruling that give states greater ability to restrict abortion? Jump In and vote below:
Can Charlie Sheen HIV announcement save lives?
Charlie Sheen is the biggest start to contract HIV since Magic Johnson. Will Sheen's going public with the news save lives? What do you think? Jump In and vote below.
It fair to place blame on women in athletes’ lives for performance on the field?
Fans and some in the media are blaming Olivia Munn and Ciara, the famous girlfriends of quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson, for the poor on field performance of the Packers and Seahawks. It fair to place blame on women in athletes’ lives for performance on field? Jump In and vote below:
Can capitalism and entrepreneurship save the Middle East?
Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi has been critical of Tom Friedman’s suggestion that a dose of capitalism and entrepreneurial spirit can bring about change in the Middle East citing companies like Careem. Do YOU think capitalism and entrepreneurship save the Middle East?