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What was COIN? What was Barack Obama’s viewpoint on COIN and what did it mean? For Barack Obama, COIN posed a lot of issues. COIN, also known as the counterinsurgency strategy, involved massive foreign investments on the part of the U.S. Read more about Barack Obama, COIN, and Obama’s view on the strategy.
What was Matthew McConaughey’s role in A Time to Kill? How did it cement his place as a Hollywood leading man? At first, the studio would never consider an unknown like Matthew McConaughey for A Time to Kill. But McConaughey impressed with his emotional audition. Read more about Matthew McConaughey, A Time to Kill, and the role that made him a true Hollywood star.
What are democratic norms? What are the two main norms that dictate how governments operate? Democratic norms are an important part of how political systems govern. They help keep everything operating smoothly, and ensure that systems don’t collapse. Read more about two major democratic norms, mutual tolerance, and institutional forbearance.
How did Obama address Wall Street reform? Did he make any major changes that impacted economic policies? During Barack Obama’s term, reforming Wall Street was a major topic in politics and in the economy. Obama believed that Wall Street reform would be beneficial to America. Read more about Obama, Wall Street reform, and the changes to the financial system.
When did Barack Obama get the Democratic nomination? Why was this such an important step on his journey to president? For Barack Obama, the Democratic nomination changed his life. After traveling and campaigning, Obama secured the nomination and was officially declared the Democratic nominee for president. Read more about Barack Obama, the Democratic nomination, and what it meant.
What’s the problem with fast food? How can average consumers fight back against this industry? The problem with fast food is in part that it’s difficult to fight. Fast food is a colossal industry that controls farming, food production, work conditions, and more. But fighting back is possible. Keep reading for a rundown of fast food issues and how to fight back.
How did President Obama approach the United States’ relationship with China? Sino-American relations were traditionally tense. But for President Obama, China was an opportunity to improve relations and trade. Read more about President Obama, China, and his goals.
Why did Matthew McConaughey buy an Airstream? How did his travels shape who he was? Matthew McConaughey bought his Airstream after becoming a successful movie star. He found that it was easy and fun to travel around the country alone and work on his career in between his trips. Read more about Matthew McConaughey, his Airstream, and the journey that helped him find himself.
Does the meat industry have animal cruelty? What kinds of conditions do animals face? It’s first worth noting that the fast food industry and meatpacking industry go through great efforts to stop people from seeing the full extent of animal cruelty in their industry. But animals face constant suffering until their deaths. Read more about the meat industry and animal cruelty below.
How did bipartisan politics damage the presidency of Barack Obama? Why is bipartisanship so damaging to democracy? Bipartisan politics caused serious divisions between Democrats and Republicans. During Barack Obama’s Presidency, the GOP became increasingly anti-partisan and obstinate. Read more about how bipartisan politics were harmful to democracy.