Summary: About 14 African American little girls were missing this past week in Washington D.C, officials have stated that no one has really looked into this situation. Many have labeled the young black women as "Runaways", sex trafficking/slavery is persuasive in the U.S AND THE WORLD,so do NOT label them, search for them instead
Analysis: Honestly this makes me sick to see how society or America cares about Black women, this has been going on since January and the FBI still hasn't looked into this situation yet. Its so sad to hear that the FBI can figure out who stole Tom Brady's jersey but can't find the missing teenage girls or who did it. Even Linwood Barnhill Jr a veteran of the D.C Police Department was exposed by free Thought Project for running a child sex ring out of his house. In 2014, in an early morning search warrant issued for his Southeast D.C apartment found a 15 year old girl who had previously been missing by her parents.In situations like this, who can we call for help?
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/24/us/missing-black-girls-washington-dc/
1. NEVER WALK ALONE
2. ALWAYS HAVE SOME TYPE OF COMMUNICATION
3. NEVER WALK ALONE AT NIGHT
4. NEVER PARK YOUR CAR BY WHITE VANS
ALSO TRY TO STAY VISIBLE FOR OTHERS
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Summary: Very Dangerous Storms Hit Hard
Summary: Very Dangerous Storms Hit Hard
a very bad storm was abrewin. Last Saturday and Sunday, very intense weather hit Georgia. After the storm came through, there were 12 deaths.There is very bad property damage through the seven south Georgia counties, including Cook County and Berrien County. Alabama was also affected by the storm, but not near as badly as Georgia. The counties will need a lot of help for all the families and property damage.
Analysis/Synthesis:
Natural disasters are very dangerous and cannot be taken lightly. I found this article on CNN, which is a very credible source, so I trust all the facts in this article. It breaks my heart that these families have had someone taken away and their homes. These storms were very bad and there is nothing we can do to prevent it (which is the scary part).
Source:
Madison Harvey - Woman dies after drinking herbal tea
Summary: A woman in her 50s became critically ill and died after drinking a poisonous herbal tea she made from tea leaves she purchased in San Francisco's China Town. Public health officials are urging anyone that purchased tea from Sun Wing Wo Trading Company to throw it away. Shortly after she drank the tea she experienced weakness and life threatening abnormal heart rhythms, which required resuscitation and immediate medical attention. She remained in the hospital and passed away on Saturday. Two other people became critically ill from drinking tea purchased from the same location but have recovered. Lab results found in the patients and the tea samples, Aconite, a plant-based toxin. Public health officials have removed the products from the store shelves and are tracing the source of the contamination.
Analysis: This article was written by Johanzynn Gatewood from CNN and posted on Tuesday March 21, 2017. The article is to inform everyone about the dangerous situation and protect them from what has occurred. I know there are a lot of people that use herbal types of medicines to treat ailments but they must be careful and purchase them from a reputable store.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/21/health/poisoned-herbal-tea-death-san-francisco/index.html
Analysis: This article was written by Johanzynn Gatewood from CNN and posted on Tuesday March 21, 2017. The article is to inform everyone about the dangerous situation and protect them from what has occurred. I know there are a lot of people that use herbal types of medicines to treat ailments but they must be careful and purchase them from a reputable store.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/21/health/poisoned-herbal-tea-death-san-francisco/index.html
Kennedy Waterman - A year ago, North Carolina passed America's first bathroom bill. It's still feeling the pain.
Around this time last year, North Carolina was the first state to pass a law forbidding transgender people from using the restroom they identify with. HB 2, nicknamed "the bathroom bill," also prohibits local governments from passing non-discrimination ordinances. A year later, North Carolina is still hurting. It has cost them 630 million dollars, plus thousands of jobs. Some TV shows pulled their programming, and artists like Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Demi Lovato cancelled their concerts. When the NCAA pulled all 2016 and 2017 tournaments from the star, North Carolina lost 14 million dollars. The only good thing to come from this is that it has motivated several states to pass laws protecting transgender people.
The article was written March 23rd, but it talks about an entire year of information. The author is very unbiased, stating only the facts and not voicing an opinion on the topic. Before reading the article, I knew about the bathroom bill and the amount of backlash it created, but I didn't know it had cost North Carolina so much. I think this article was written for those who wanted to see how the state had been impacted after the bill. It's very important because it reminds us that big, controversial laws like HB 2 don't just have an impact the day they are passed, but for years to come. This can be related to segregation in the 1960s where black people were not allowed to use the restroom, water fountain, school, etc. of their choice.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/23/us/hb-2-fallout-one-year-later-trnd/index.html
The article was written March 23rd, but it talks about an entire year of information. The author is very unbiased, stating only the facts and not voicing an opinion on the topic. Before reading the article, I knew about the bathroom bill and the amount of backlash it created, but I didn't know it had cost North Carolina so much. I think this article was written for those who wanted to see how the state had been impacted after the bill. It's very important because it reminds us that big, controversial laws like HB 2 don't just have an impact the day they are passed, but for years to come. This can be related to segregation in the 1960s where black people were not allowed to use the restroom, water fountain, school, etc. of their choice.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/23/us/hb-2-fallout-one-year-later-trnd/index.html
Emma Sutherland - Stylish bulletproof designer clothing line
SUMMARY:
Miguel Caballero, owner of a designer clothing line, makes very chic and stylish clothing... that's bulletproof. Caballero points out that VIP clients, such as the president or any other highly valued public figures "need to reduce risk but also be discreet". Caballero has also mentioned that his clothing needs to live up to its name, and customers need to be aware of the product they are going to receive, so he does something that most bosses would not. Caballero has shot every single one of his employees as well as wife, brother, lawyer, (even himself!) and they've all survived. Caballero commented on his strange actions, "It's in order to get a good quality product". He must find the balance between comfort and protection. Caballero's company has sold many suits and shirts to VIP buyers, some including past presidents (Obama rumored to be one of them!)! However, U.S. Secret Service and Caballero has neglected to inform who the presidents are or when they have purchased from this company.
ANALYSIS:
Prior to reading this article, I had been aware of precautions that took place at an inauguration, or any other major social event, but to a certain extent. I had no clue something of that advancement was possible! It will save many lives from incidents occurring, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Also, I find it fascinating that people are finding more and more ways to be very safe and cautious as well as comfortable and stylish. It's a very efficient and unique combination of the two. This article was from CNN, a very reliable source that is current on everyday news.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/27/technology/caballero-bulletproof-clothing/index.html
Miguel Caballero, owner of a designer clothing line, makes very chic and stylish clothing... that's bulletproof. Caballero points out that VIP clients, such as the president or any other highly valued public figures "need to reduce risk but also be discreet". Caballero has also mentioned that his clothing needs to live up to its name, and customers need to be aware of the product they are going to receive, so he does something that most bosses would not. Caballero has shot every single one of his employees as well as wife, brother, lawyer, (even himself!) and they've all survived. Caballero commented on his strange actions, "It's in order to get a good quality product". He must find the balance between comfort and protection. Caballero's company has sold many suits and shirts to VIP buyers, some including past presidents (Obama rumored to be one of them!)! However, U.S. Secret Service and Caballero has neglected to inform who the presidents are or when they have purchased from this company.
ANALYSIS:
Prior to reading this article, I had been aware of precautions that took place at an inauguration, or any other major social event, but to a certain extent. I had no clue something of that advancement was possible! It will save many lives from incidents occurring, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Also, I find it fascinating that people are finding more and more ways to be very safe and cautious as well as comfortable and stylish. It's a very efficient and unique combination of the two. This article was from CNN, a very reliable source that is current on everyday news.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/27/technology/caballero-bulletproof-clothing/index.html
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Liam Taylor - Parents Accused of Killing Their Son with Special Needs
Summary: A New York couple was just arrested and charged with second degree murder of their 16-year-old adopted son, Jeffrey, who had special needs. Identified as Heather Franklin and Ernest Franklin II, the parents called cops when their house burnt down to flames, but the fire was just part of their plan to cover up the murder. Officers say some red flags were waved on the scene of the crime, and upon entering the house, detectives put two and two together and solved poor Jeffrey's murder case.
Analysis: This article was published on the 25th of March, today, but this incident happen the previous day, March 24, 2017. This was written by CNN, and it just makes me extremely upset. This boy was reliant on his parents, and he had a life ahead of him. Just because he is physically or mentally 'disabled' does not at all mean that he has no feelings, or that he "deserves to die." This poor boy died sadly, and this article just shows the flaws or the adoption and foster system, and how these children's lives are all in jeopardy because they looked like a happy family from the outside, but you never know when it comes to people.
Synthesis: This reminds me a lot like countries where being members of the LGBTQ+ community is illegal, and if you're caught, it can lead to the death penalty. This is so unfair. It's inhumane just to say you have a right to kill someone because they are who they are. Just like how these parents had no right to kill that sweet boy, no matter who he was, disabled or not. This world is a devastating place, and I think I lost a little more of my faith in us as humans after reading this.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/25/us/new-york-disabled-son-death/index.html
Analysis: This article was published on the 25th of March, today, but this incident happen the previous day, March 24, 2017. This was written by CNN, and it just makes me extremely upset. This boy was reliant on his parents, and he had a life ahead of him. Just because he is physically or mentally 'disabled' does not at all mean that he has no feelings, or that he "deserves to die." This poor boy died sadly, and this article just shows the flaws or the adoption and foster system, and how these children's lives are all in jeopardy because they looked like a happy family from the outside, but you never know when it comes to people.
Synthesis: This reminds me a lot like countries where being members of the LGBTQ+ community is illegal, and if you're caught, it can lead to the death penalty. This is so unfair. It's inhumane just to say you have a right to kill someone because they are who they are. Just like how these parents had no right to kill that sweet boy, no matter who he was, disabled or not. This world is a devastating place, and I think I lost a little more of my faith in us as humans after reading this.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/25/us/new-york-disabled-son-death/index.html
Texas Senate Passes Bill To Allow OB's To Keep Information From Pregnant Women - Sydney Bridgeforth
Summary:
The Texas Senate passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that critics argue would empower doctors to lie to pregnant women.
Senate Bill 25, which now will be sent to the Texas House, prevents parents from suing their medical providers if their baby is born with disabilities, even if that doctor discovered the condition during routine prenatal testing and failed to inform the parents.
The architects of the so-called "wrongful-birth" bill have argued it would protect children with disabilities and prevent doctors from facing unnecessary lawsuits.
Reproductive advocates have been relentless in their criticism of the measure, arguing that it would effectively make it lawful for a care provider who is opposed to abortion to avoid prenatal testing, downplay test results or even lie to patients about results if they believe those patients might consider terminating a pregnancy.
Senate Bill 415 was also passed effectively banning dilation and evacuation, a safe and common procedure used in many second trimester abortions except when a woman faces a health emergency.
Analysis:
The author of this current event is Catherine Pearson who writes for the Huffpost. This article was posted online on March 21, 2017 at 2:32 pm ET. Prior to looking for a current event, I have no prior knowledge of the author nor Senate Bill 25.
The target audience for this article was women and reproductive advocates.
The main idea of the article was to inform women about a bill that was written by opponents of a woman choosing the right to terminate a pregnancy. Restricting and further limiting a woman's right to exercise her choice as to what she is going to do in the case of serious defects in the fetus or congenital defects in the fetus.
The significance of the article, expressed, is that doctors can lie to parents to be and not be sued.
The significance this current event connects to history, is Roe v. Wade. Because that is the law of the land, this would help to decrease the number of abortions.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58d0870fe4b00705db521fb2?section=us_women
The Texas Senate passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that critics argue would empower doctors to lie to pregnant women.
Senate Bill 25, which now will be sent to the Texas House, prevents parents from suing their medical providers if their baby is born with disabilities, even if that doctor discovered the condition during routine prenatal testing and failed to inform the parents.
The architects of the so-called "wrongful-birth" bill have argued it would protect children with disabilities and prevent doctors from facing unnecessary lawsuits.
Reproductive advocates have been relentless in their criticism of the measure, arguing that it would effectively make it lawful for a care provider who is opposed to abortion to avoid prenatal testing, downplay test results or even lie to patients about results if they believe those patients might consider terminating a pregnancy.
Senate Bill 415 was also passed effectively banning dilation and evacuation, a safe and common procedure used in many second trimester abortions except when a woman faces a health emergency.
Analysis:
The author of this current event is Catherine Pearson who writes for the Huffpost. This article was posted online on March 21, 2017 at 2:32 pm ET. Prior to looking for a current event, I have no prior knowledge of the author nor Senate Bill 25.
The target audience for this article was women and reproductive advocates.
The main idea of the article was to inform women about a bill that was written by opponents of a woman choosing the right to terminate a pregnancy. Restricting and further limiting a woman's right to exercise her choice as to what she is going to do in the case of serious defects in the fetus or congenital defects in the fetus.
The significance of the article, expressed, is that doctors can lie to parents to be and not be sued.
The significance this current event connects to history, is Roe v. Wade. Because that is the law of the land, this would help to decrease the number of abortions.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58d0870fe4b00705db521fb2?section=us_women
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