Politics Archives

President Trump: Lies and Deception

Why do so many people call Donald Trump a liar? What exactly did Trump lie about? Do you think his lies are justified? Many believed whatever Donald Trump said because he was the president. Of course, everything Trump said isn’t a lie, but much of it was. According to a Washington Post analysis, he made eleven thousand false claims in nine hundred days in office, which averaged about ten per day. Let’s take a closer look at President Trump’s lies and other forms of deception.

Donald Trump as a Leader: Why He Was Unfit

Was Donald Trump a good leader? What do you think are the most important personal qualities a leader must have? In A Warning, a book about Trump’s presidency written anonymously, the author discusses the behind-the-scenes of Trump’s presidency. He notes that Donald Trump is not fit to run a nation because his views aren’t consistent as they aren’t connected to any core beliefs or principles. Here is what Anonymous has to say about Donald Trump as a leader.

Racism in the Justice System: Examples + Case Studies

What are some examples of racism in the justice system? Are there countermeasures in place to try to stop the incidents of judicial racial bias? Almost every aspect of the justice system is guilty of racial bias. Racism in the justice system can be found in traffic stops, the cash bail system, plea bargains, sentencing and more. And it’s going to take more than procedural justice training to stop it. Continue reading to learn what Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, author of Biased, has to say about racism in the justice system.

Donald Trump’s Personality: Behind the Facade

What is Donald Trump’s personality like? What qualities do you think a president of a nation should exhibit? Does Trump display these qualities? Voters have the responsibility to weigh a president’s temperament and moral qualities—that is, character—when deciding whether that person is fit to continue in the role of president. The Roman statesman Cicero spelled out the moral qualities he felt were most important, and they are still a useful way to measure our leaders today. This article will look at how Trump measures up.

Donald Trump Takes Office: White House or Reality TV?

When did Donald Trump take office? What were his early days as a president like? Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017. His transition wasn’t exactly smooth: factions and conspiracies developed in the early days; and the White House became a real-life version of Trump’s former TV show, The Apprentice. Keep reading to learn about Trump’s transition and the early days as a president of the United States.

What Causes War? Indispensable Lessons From History

What causes war? Is war inevitable and even necessary? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant share what they learned about war in their extensive research of human history. What causes war, they conclude, are the same factors that cause individuals to fight. They also reflect on war and peace in the era of the global communist threat. Read more to learn a historical perspective on what causes war.

Scott Adams on Donald Trump’s Persuasive Powers

What do you think is the secret behind Donald Trump’s success in politics? How has he amassed so many supporters in spite of the public criticism? Many would say that Donald Trump doesn’t know what he is talking about. But according to Scott Adams, Donald Trump is a masterful communicator as far as his persuasion factor goes: he knows what to say and how to say it. In this article, we’ll take a look at Scott Adams’s analysis of Donald Trump’s campaign tactics which stand behind his election victory.

Government in History: Vital Lessons for Today

Are revolutions justified? How do tyrannies rise? What lessons can we learn about government in history? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant provide an overview of government in history. They examine Plato’s “five regimes” and show how this model played out in Greece and Rome. They also comment on revolutions, democracy, and tyranny—through the historical lens. Read more to learn about the government in history.

6 Practical Solutions to Housing Discrimination

What are the available solutions to housing discrimination? How can housing discrimination be prevented? Financing integration, banning exclusionary zoning, and reforming discriminatory laws are all practical solutions to housing discrimination. Housing discrimination can be prevented by making people understand that segregation hurts everyone, and by educating people about the existence of residential segregation. Read on to discover the solutions to housing discrimination outlined below.

Racial Segregation in Housing: Systemic Inequality

Systemic Inequality and Racial Segregation in Housing

How did federal housing policies enable racial segregation in housing? What is the impact of racial discrimination in housing? Federal housing policies mandated that public housing projects must reflect the racial composition of the neighborhoods around them. This created an environment where African Americans and whites lived in distinct enclaves. Racial segregation has had a destructive impact on Blacks, contributing to wealth inequality and poverty. Read on to learn more about how the government facilitated racial segregation in housing.