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Where did the Yes We Can slogan come from? Why was it so effective for Barack Obama’s campaign? The Yes We Can slogan was used all the way back in Obama’s campaign for U.S. Senate. He wanted to inspire people to come together and believe in change. Read more about the Yes We Can slogan below.
When was the repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell?” What was that policy and why did President Obama repeal it? The repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” happened in 2010 during the lame-duck session. This repeal meant that LGBTQ Americans could serve openly in the armed forces. Read more about the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” below.
How common is McDonald’s food poisoning? Why is McDonald’s food so susceptible to contamination and disease? McDonald’s food poisoning often consists of bacterial illnesses like E. coli. Factory farming and unsanitary conditions in restaurants can lead to food poisoning issues. Read more about McDonald’s food poisoning and the conditions that make this possible.
How has American agriculture changed in the last century? What is the effect of industrial farming on U.S. farmers, and what does fast food have to do with it? American agriculture has changed drastically since the invention of fast food. The industry has exercised incredible influence on agriculture and agribusiness, mostly to the detriment of the country and to animals. Read more about American agriculture and the fast food industry below.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor? Why did President Obama pick her as a Supreme Court nominee? President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court in 2009. Sotomayor made history as the first Latina to be on the Supreme Court. Read more about Sonia Sotomayor and how Obama chose her as a Supreme Court nominee.
Do you want to know how to find your true self? What advice does Matthew McConaughey offer in his memoir, Greenlights? After achieving fame with A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey struggled to adjust to being famous. He decided to travel and go on a spiritual journey. He thought if he knew how to find himself, he’d be able to handle the pressures of being famous. Keep reading to find out how to find your true self according to Greenlights.
What is institutional forbearance? Why is it important? Institutional forbearance is an important democratic norm that states that those in power won’t use that power to harm their political opponents or other marginalized people and groups. Read more about institutional forbearance and why it’s so important for a democracy.
What is a lame duck session? How did President Obama take advantage of the lame duck session to change and enact new policies? During the lame duck session of 2010, the Obama administration used the time to be as productive as possible. This included rolling back the Bush tax cuts. Keep reading to find out what a lame duck session is and how Obama used this time to enact change.
How did Michelle and Barack meet? How long have the Obamas been together? Michelle and Barack Obama met in Chicago. He was interning at a law firm, and she was an associate. The two quickly became friends and began a relationship. Read more about how Michelle and Barack met and how they pursued their goals together.
What was the Obama Cairo speech about? Why did Obama give this speech and what were its effects? The Obama Cairo speech was delivered at Cairo University. The speech touched on human rights, religious tolerance and more. Read more about Obama, the Cairo speech, and what it meant.