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What happened during the 2010 midterm elections? Did it change the Obama administration and policies? The 2010 midterms elections occurred halfway through Obama’s first term. As expected, the 2010 midterm elections went poorly for Democrats. Read more about the 2010 midterm elections and what it meant for the Obama presidency.
What are the biggest meat industry problems? Why do these problems happen? Some of the biggest meat industry problems are with the working conditions in slaughterhouses. These workers deal with constant unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Read more about meat industry problems below.
What happened at the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner? What did it mean for tensions between Obama and Trump? At the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner, Obama had his opportunity to fire back at Trump for political digs and birtherism. Obama mocked Trump, but knew to take Trump seriously. Read more about the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner below.
Why are so many Americans sick and obese given their obsession with healthy eating? What is it about the American diet that’s sent the health of the population into a tailspin? Studies show that albeit the concern for healthy eating, American rates of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are going up. According to Michael Pollan, the author of In Defense of Food, the problem with the American diet is that it places too much focus on food’s nutritional content. Here is what’s wrong with the American diet, according to Michael Pollan.
What are political norms? How do norms help keep democracy safe? In America, political norms are a critical part of the nation’s history. Politics in the U.S. have always been characterized by fierce party rivalries and difficult elections. But even so, norms held the country together throughout its early history. Read more about U.S. political norms and what they mean.
What is metta meditation? How can practicing it help you develop a calmer, more joyful disposition, and a more positive attitude towards life? In language of Pali, which is closely related to Sanskrit, the word metta signifies goodwill and benevolent energy. So, what exactly is metta meditation and how do you practice it? Keep reading for the answer to the question: what is metta meditation?
What was Operation Neptune Spear? What did President Obama have to do with this military operation? Operation Neptune Spear was the military operation by Navy SEALs to capture Osama bin Laden. This was a top priority for President Obama, and bin Laden was killed in action. Read more about Operation Neptune Spear below.
What is mass farming in the poultry industry? How does the mass manufacture of the McNugget lead to mass farming? Mass farming is one side-effect of the mass production of the McNugget. Because fast food is produced in giant quantities and is the same everywhere, farming changed, too. Read more about mass farming and how McDonald’s affects the poultry industry.
What is a polarized government? Why is polarization dangerous? A polarized government can lead to many issues with democracy and governance. Not only is a polarized government frequently ineffective, but it can pit parties against each other and quickly dismantle democratic norms. Read more about a polarized government and what it means for democracy.
What was President Obama’s relationship with Russia like? Did Obama and Putin get along? For President Obama, Russia posed a unique challenge. Historically, the relationship between the U.S. and Russia was incredibly important. Obama’s presidency would be no different. Read more about President Obama and Russia, and what relations were like during his administration.