8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 9 Google Switches to Renewable Energy

On the Huffington Post, an article was written detailing Google's energy effective plan. In 2017, Google intends to only rely on solar and wind energy to power their thirteen different locations. They've partnered with wind plants and incorporated solar panels among other energy effective tactics to make themselves completely green. Google's plan is cost effective and efficient, because they previously used as much energy as it took to light up all of San Fransisco. They have truly made an effort to combat climate change and many companies should take note of their example and switch to more energy effective plans. The government should require more use of renewable energy, rather than creating deeper debt for electricity. Laws and bills should be passed to protect our energy sources that aren't renewable, and more corporations should switch to renewable energy, like Google will be doing in 2017.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 9 Ohio Moves To Ban Abortion After 6 Weeks of Pregnancy

On the Huffington Post, an article was published detailing the hearings in Ohio regarding abortion laws. Ohio wants to pass a bill within the state that makes it illegal to abort a baby after six weeks of pregnancy as the baby would have a heartbeat by then. The bill has moved to Governor John Kasich to decide, but it is a controversial topic, as it could put many physicians in jail and it is a heated debate topic. The article hardly addressed the point of view of women, and it didn't take into consideration victims of rape or unwanted pregnancy. This brings up the question of whether abortion laws should be handled on a state level, or on a national level. Governor John Kasich has not made a decision yet regarding the bill, but it will change the outcome of many physicians lives if he decides to pass the bill.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 9 Wells Fargo wants less regulation

On CNN, an article was posted detailing the Wells Fargo scandal. It is said that Wells Fargo was falsely creating millions of fake accounts that served as dark money accounts. They've had to fire 5,300 employees, and one of the heads of Wells Fargo walked away without a scratch. Supporters of Wells Fargo have claimed that the bank made a small slip up and they should keep their good reputation, and while the officials at Wells Fargo are claiming that they'd like less regulation, it doesn't add up. Mistakes like this are what led to the stock market crash and plenty of other scandals throughout American history. Banks should be more regulated so 'mistakes' like this cannot happen. Wells Fargo is still trying to get back on its feet, but many are saying that they will never regain their spotless reputation they had previously had.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 9 Ben Carson House Secretary

On CNN, I watched a video about Ben Carson is coming back into the public eye. Apparently there is speculation that Trump will make Ben Carson his House Secretary, which has caused a lot of uproar and argument. Some believe that Ben Carson's views were very controversial and people are saying that he opposes house programs because of his upbringings. This has caused debate over whether Trump has made the right decision or not to appoint Ben Carson, and if there should be a better way or background check to appoint the House Secretary. Previously, Trump had made fun of Ben Carson, so the public eye is questioning Trump's decision and whether Carson is qualified for the position or not.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 9 Donald Trump Talks Climate Change

On CNN, an article was posted about a meeting between president-elect Donald Trump and Al Gore. They discussed climate change, Al Gore is an advocate for making Americans more aware of climate change, while Donald Trump had previously in 2012 said climate change was a hoax, Trump has apparently changed his views. He believes that there is some connectivity to climate change and the amount of energy that Americans are using. His change in views has created argument and controversy as to where he really stands on the topic, and what his plans will be to decrease climate change in the future. Trump has made no mention of his future plans for climate change, but it is a growing issue that will effect America and the world forever if a plan to stop it is not put in place.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 8 'Will I die, miss?' Terrified Syrian boy suffers suspected gas attack

Two hours ago, a chemical bomb was dropped in Syria. Though this is not specific to American politics, I believe that it is necessary to address. Right now in my art class we are doing what's called the memory project, where we draw portraits of underprivileged children that don't always have access to the basic necessities. This year, we are drawing Syrian refugees, so this is especially relevant to me right now and it breaks my heart that this is happening to innocent children. A little boy was caught in what is thought to be a gas attack while he was watching planes outside. He was exposed to yellow smoke and rushed to the hospital, and upon arrival at the hospital, it was bombed with the same chemicals. Syrian children and adults are in constant fear of their lives and in need of help. Our efforts to help Syria are not enough when things like this are happening. The American government needs to take a stand and help provide for the Syrian refugees and take them into America, despite their refugee status. There should be no threat that if a child goes outside, they will be harmed with yellow gas.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 8 Building a Civilization on Space

CNN posted a video detailing plans for the final frontier. Apparently, ULA, an organization that produces rockets, is creating a rocket that will be cost efficient, stay in space longer than any other spacecraft, and it will allow people to build and reuse things from the atmosphere in space. It is said by 2046 that there will be a population of a thousand people living in space, they will build houses and communities in space. The organization has hundreds of workers planning and researching the idea of living in space, and so far they've found that by using water and other abundant natural resources, we can reuse anything. This entire idea of living in space is a topic of debate, however, because many space organizations have shut down their rockets and stopped sending new teams up in space. There will certainly be a lack of funding to this project, so ULA will have to turn to the government for funding on this massive undertaking.