Justice Scalia

In class you watched the first portion of an interview with Justice Antonin Scalia. This was the video shown in class: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4448191n&tag=related;photovideo

This second video offers more biographical information on Justice Scalia: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4448193n&tag=related;photovideo

What is your opinion of Justice Scalia? Do you agree with his views on how the Constitution should be interpreted? Why or why not?

US Supreme Court vs Video Games!

The video game industry has fought back against California's ban of violent video games to minors.

Candidates' Positions on Immigration

Recently, on WBUR (Boston's NPR station) Bianca Vazquez Toness provided a summary of each candidates' position on immigration. Each candidate offers very different perspectives and potential policies for dealing with immigration. Listen to the story at the following link: http://diigo.com/0ddz5

Which candidate(s) do you agree/disagree with? Why? Which candidate's position is best in helping to create a just society?

Mary Anne Lewis visits BC High

Congressional candidate Mary Anne Lewis visited BC High today to speak to high school and Arrupe students about running for office. "Heart and guts," that is what Ms. Lewis stressed that one needed to run for office. She also explained the challenges of running as an independent, and she talked about what issues are most important to her. We really appreciate her willingness to come. What did you learn from the experience?

JFK Library

MA State House

Today was a great day for a field trip. The air was crisp, but the sun was shining. I especially liked seeing the gubernatorial candidate Tim Cahill giving his speech outside the State House. It's civics in action. What did you like most about our field trips?

Our Own Government Suspending Rights....Say It Aint So...

Watch the following 60 Minutes segment on how the US Government suspended rights after 9/11. Were they right or wrong in doing so?

Education

To infinity and beyond......Well lets just start with the basics... Why is education so important in the 2010 Governor election? How might education sway the tide of this election??? Is school really that big of a deal? What role does it play in the shaping of Massachusetts future???? Jump down the rabbit hole and find out....


Links:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/candidates/articles/2006/09/05/Points_of_view_Education/

http://www.ontheissues.org/Deval_Patrick.htm#Education



Govenors websites:
http://devalpatrick.com/?_splash=2#3


http://www.charliebaker2010.com/issuesEducation.php

tim cahill no education link


nytimes link:
http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/governor/massachusetts