Should We Give into Pirates?

The New York Times' Sunday, February 27th Week in Review's Section includes an article titled "Suddenly, a Rise in Piracy's Price," which recounts some of the problems the U.S. faces with piracy, starting more than 200 years ago. After reading the article and familiarizing yourself with historical events mentioned in it, summarize the article and post your comments. Be ready to intellegently discuss the article; the historical references and your opinions in class if you wish to earn five points extra credit.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/weekinreview/27pirates.html?_r=1&ref=weekinreview

Are military governments to be trusted?

The New York Times’ Sunday, February 20th Week in Review section includes an article (see link above and below) titled “When Armies Decide” which comments on the perils of transitional and especially military governments such as the one in Egypt now after the departure of Mubarak. Read the article and, after familiarizing with the names mentioned in the article, post your views on the blog. Be ready to intelligently discuss the article and your views in class for five points extra credit.


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/weekinreview/20military.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=when%20armies%20decide&st=cse

Are there Pros and Cons to Magnet Schools?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, February 13th's Local Section includes and article titled "Real World Training" (see link above and below) in which its author interviews parents and students in magnet programs. After reading the article, summarize it in the blog and state your opinions regarding the pros and cons of magnet programs. Be ready to discuss the article and your views in class if you want to receive extra credit

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/12/2062813/magnet-schools-preparation-for.html

How Partisan Are We as a Nation? Does it Apply to the Supreme Court Also?

The Sunday, February 6th New York Times' Weekend in Review Section includes an article titled "Do the Judicial Math" in which the author ponders whether the Supreme Court will "lose legitimacy if it strikes dow the health care law along partisan lines." After reading the article and familiarizing yourself with the issue, post your blog and be ready to discuss your views and the article in class for five extra credit points.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/weekinreview/06liptak.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Do%20the%20Judicial%20Math&st=cse