The University of Texas Donald Trump Second Term Current Events Journal

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Please use these preapproved sources for your current events journals. If you want to use a different source, please check with the instructor first. There are plenty of good sources out there -- but there are also some really bad ones! I want to make sure that the source you are using is credible. Most of the sources listed below are free to use, although some restrict how many articles you can read for free.

  • New York Times: This link goes directly to the Politics section of the newspaper. You may see links to other articles in other parts of the paper. Articles from the Business section or the Economix blog are often relevant to politics.
  • Wall Street Journal: Note: Not all Wall Street Journal articles are free to non-subscribers (unfortunately, most articles are not available, I'm finding). The articles that are only available to subscribers may provide the first couple of paragraphs, which may make you think you're getting the whole thing -- but if there are only a couple of paragraphs followed by a "login" button, then you are not seeing the full article.
  • Washington Post: I think all articles from the Washington Post are free, but you may need to set up an account (which is also free). I have a subscription so I'm not sure if there's a paywall or not.
  • CNN: CNN is the only one of the cable news networks that I find reasonably credible and balanced.
  • Politico: All Politico articles are free to view, although when you click on a link you may have to deal with an annoying pop-up ad. Beware of the "comments" on Politico, as these often reflect just how nasty and stupid (to be blunt) Americans can be.
  • The Hill: The Hill and Politico are roughly comparable. Some media observers suggest that Politico leans somewhat liberal, while The Hill leans somewhat conservative. And the warning about the quality of the comments section for Politico goes double here.
  • The Guardian: The Guardian is one of the oldest and best-known British newspapers, and they've established a significant presence as reporters of US politics. Sometimes, it really helps to have an outsider's perspective.
  • Texas Tribune: This non-profit organization is a great source for news about Texas. This link leads to the TT's Government page. All articles are free.
  • FiveThirtyEight.com: 538 (named for the total number of Electoral College votes) is one of the most highly-respected statistical analysis organizations in the U.S. They provide some of the most detailed analysis of public opinion polls that you can find.




Note: Pick one cited link and write what you read about it. Up to 1 paragraph or 2.




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Current Events Journal: Sample posting A Here is a sample of a good journal entry. It isn't perfect, mind you (for example, the first word should be "in," not "On," because Obama's statement was a part of the content, not on top of or the subject of his address to the House, and I don't know what "the last straight of his term" means), but overall it does a really good job of meeting the requirements of the assignment, and it earned the full ten points. Notice how the entry presents a brief summary of the news item in the first three sentences, and then the last half is a discussion of what happened based on the general theme of the course, which has to do with the contrast between popular and elite perspectives of democracy. Note also that the author included a link to the source that was read for this journal entry. On his weekly address on Saturday, President Barack Obama addressed the House of Representatives on the topic of the stalled transportation bill that the Senate passed on March 14th, but couldn't advance through the House afterwards. He mentioned how important this bill is by listing the benefits it would bring for the country's economy and people, and the potential risks of not passing it. He mainly emphasized how the country has crumbling roads and bridges, while, at the same time, it also has a vast number of construction workers just waiting for someone to employ them. While it could be argued that the President is doing this in the last straight of his term just to gain popularity, and thus, he follows the elite perspective more, his actions also display great concern for the well-being of his people. The bill he is working so hard to pass through Congress would not only prevent a severe hit to the economy, but would also help many people and the country's economy overall to recover. This is why, disregarding whether or not all of this has some self-interest on his part, his hard work would lean more towards the popular perspective. Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/74420.html
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Running Head: CURRENT EVENTS JOURNAL

Current Events Journal
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Current Events Journal

On Thursday night, President Donald Trump officially accepted the Republican Party’s
nomination for a second term. He gave a speech that reiterated many of the same attacks and
promises as four years ago: promises to restore the economy to its pristine state, protect the
nation from socialism and Democrats, ...


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