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eprileson
I am a historian and writer who wants to bring to light current events through a historical perspective. It is difficult to understand today's current events without having a grasp of what has occurred before. This is a running thread to help keep people informed about the present and remind everyone to not forget their past. Enjoy and please comment!
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Category Archives: U.S.
What’s the Deal With a Change in Food Aid?
Hello all! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that doesn’t realize it reduces the value of local blog production. In this week’s post, we’ll go over a section of President Obama’s proposed FY 2014 Budget that … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Economy, Politics, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged development, food aid, food aid policy, food for peace, food for progress, nutrition, usaid
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What’s the Deal With the “Forgotten War” and Canada’s Version?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that remembers its war for nationhood. In this week’s post, we’ll discuss an interesting phenomena occurring this year surrounding the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. In … Continue reading
Posted in Americas, U.S.
Tagged British, Canada, James Madison, Lake Erie, star spangled banner, U.S., War of 1812
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What’s the Deal With the “End of Welfare Reform As We Know It” in the U.S.?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that shows its employment records before receiving government benefits. Well, it’s election year politics time: Presidential policy edition! In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss political jabs by Republican … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged 47%, cash assistance, Clinton, Democrat, election, obama, Republican, Romney, TANF, unemployment, Welfare, welfare reform, work incentives, work requirements
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What’s the Deal With the Anaheim Riots and a ‘Climate of Anger”?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that doesn’t let its K9 unit loose. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss the recent shootings of unarmed civilians by police in Anaheim, California this past week and … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged Anaheim, criminal justice, law enforcement, minorities, New Orleans, police, protests, racial profiling, shooting
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What’s the Deal With a Counter-Evolution Against GMOs?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that rearranges its nucleotides to strengthen its spam filter (read: I get a lot of spam). In this week’s post, we’ll discuss new research on Genetically Modified Crops … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Economy, Science, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged bollworm, Bt crops, crops, european corn borer, evolution, food, food insecurity, genetic mutations, genetics, GMOs, insect resistance, insects, pests, science
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What’s the Deal With Ensuring the Uninsured are Insured? Part III: The Donut Hole
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that always accounts for its finances 75 years into the future (a Medicare Trustees’ Report joke). Sorry for the delay in posting, but a lack of internet access … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Politics, Social Issues, U.S., Uncategorized
Tagged donut hole, Health Reform, Healthcare, Medicare, Obamacare, Part D, prescription drugs, US
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What’s the Deal With “Going Postal” on the Post Office?
Note: This Post Has Been Updated as of 5/7/2012 Hello All! Welcome to another edition of ”What’s the Deal?,” the blog that keeps going no matter rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor (fill in precipitation noun). … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics, U.S.
Tagged Ben Franklin, Budget Cuts, costs, debt, Mail, Pension, Postal Service, Postmaster, Stamps, Union, USPS
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What’s the Deal With Ensuring the Uninsured Are Insured? Part II: the IPAB
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that makes its sequels as good as the original. In this week’s blog, we return with the 2nd installment of our 4 part series on health care: ‘Ensuring … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Politics, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged affordable care act, Congress, costs, health care, IPAB, Medicare, President Obama, repeal
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What’s the Deal With Ensuring the Uninsured are Insured?… Part 1: The Exchange
Hello all! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that attempts to confuse its readers with its post titles, but then rationally explains them contextually. In this four part blog series, we’ll review an important and controversial … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics, Social Issues, U.S.
Tagged affordable care act, health care, insurance, mandate, obama, partisan, uninsured
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What’s the Deal With America’s Decision on Syria?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal”, the blog that doesn’t change its ideology based on economic interests (unless, you know, someone wants to make early retirement for me a reality). In this week’s blog entry, we’ll … Continue reading
