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In 2014 California voters decided to approve a measure to reduce lower offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. This comes after a long history of criminal justice reform in California that aims to reduce the prison population. Respond to the questions below after reviewing the video and the ballot measure specifics.
Blog Requirements
Post one original post each week along with a response to one student. Your original post should be at least 200 words, your response should be no less than 50 words. Post your original post by midnight (11:59 p.m.) on Wednesday of each week and respond by midnight on Friday of each week (11:59 p.m.).
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'Power is rooted in the control of coercive force and in the control of the means of production. However, in capitalist societies this reality is not legitimized by rendering the powerful divine, but obscuring their existence.' - Poor People's Movement Article Read this article on the relationship between power and class. Within the political system participation is highly regulated by access to a variety of resources. This article highlights the various barriers to political participation and the use and misuse of power within the government. Read the article attached here.
For your blog this week answer the following questions. Be sure to respond to another student for full credit.
Unpacking the Constitution with Naomi Wolff1) Bill of Rights
2) U.S. Constitution Here are a few recent articles about violations to our constitutional rights. After watching the film "The End of America" explain how 3 of the 10 tactics named by Wolff relate to the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the constitution. Give three examples of how you see the tactics being used in the United States and what amendment they affirm or negate. Requirements for BLOG POSTS
"History is the memory of states," Henry Kissinger Read the first two chapters of Howard Zinn. Respond to prompts of the questions below and end your original post with a critical thinking question for a classmate to respond to. A critical thinking question is an open ended question that relates to the reading, what you were taught before about the topic, and potentially how the issue you are asking about can change in the future. Conclude your blog with a question that makes your respondent think. Your critical thinking question should not be a yes or no question.
Readings 1. Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress 2. Drawing the Color Line Questions (answer at least one of the prompts below)
Requirements for BLOG POSTS
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