The New Word wrote a commentary about a program created by Ex-President Obama under the name DACA. I did enjoying reading this as it is a important issue that is going on in the nation since President Trump became the current officeholder.
They talk about the wonders DACA has done for people and why it is so important to people. As how it's been eliminated to prevent undocumented immigrants to live a better life, it's not fair to human beings. Being born into this world should grant you the right to live a better life no matter the status of your citizenship.
As I do have 2 close friends currently under DACA, they do live in fear that anything could change their status. While they do not have the official status of an American, they are able work and provide for themselves and family under this program. They do live in fear knowing if any wrong move can jeopardize their well being. One of them had their mother deported about 2 years ago during the raids from ICE. DACA allows for people to create a better life for themselves and their kids, allowing them to work for the better and continue an education even though they don't hold an American citizenship.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019
Red v. Blue
While the great state of Texas is unique, it's not new news. We have always been considered independent and unique. As the years go on, specifically every 10 years, our nation calculates our current population as accurate as can be with the Census.
New elections and redistricting happens during this time as well. Whether you're conservative or liberal, democratic or republican, these changes may be in your favor.
We are approaching 2020, we may be assigned to a new district with the constant growth of the population in this state. While redistricting may seem simple, what's the fun in that? Gerrymandering is the outcome of having these changes in your favor. Being able to manipulate areas to keep your party at an advantage is a pro of being elected. Though it is not everyones intention, it still happens and will continue is as long as you have the right amount of people and minorities per district.
As we are considered a red and proud state, a good percentage of us identify with blue. With the House of Representatives, there are about 67 Democrat's and 83 Republicans. This gives us a total of 150 seats which translates into 150 districts, one per representative. Republicans have the majority. For the Senate, we sit at 12 Democrat's and 19 Republicans, 31 Senate districts. Again, Republicans have the upper hand.
You would think with so many people on board, the shapes would be pleasing to the eye.
That is definitely not the case, as long as the numbers match up and the groups are managed, everything is considered okay. This is an issue, but it is simply too much work for us to attempt to make the perfect map and we'll continue to live in this tetris state.
New elections and redistricting happens during this time as well. Whether you're conservative or liberal, democratic or republican, these changes may be in your favor.
We are approaching 2020, we may be assigned to a new district with the constant growth of the population in this state. While redistricting may seem simple, what's the fun in that? Gerrymandering is the outcome of having these changes in your favor. Being able to manipulate areas to keep your party at an advantage is a pro of being elected. Though it is not everyones intention, it still happens and will continue is as long as you have the right amount of people and minorities per district.
As we are considered a red and proud state, a good percentage of us identify with blue. With the House of Representatives, there are about 67 Democrat's and 83 Republicans. This gives us a total of 150 seats which translates into 150 districts, one per representative. Republicans have the majority. For the Senate, we sit at 12 Democrat's and 19 Republicans, 31 Senate districts. Again, Republicans have the upper hand.
You would think with so many people on board, the shapes would be pleasing to the eye.
That is definitely not the case, as long as the numbers match up and the groups are managed, everything is considered okay. This is an issue, but it is simply too much work for us to attempt to make the perfect map and we'll continue to live in this tetris state.
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While the great state of Texas is unique, it's not new news. We have always been considered independent and unique. As the years go on, ...
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We are now approaching the halfway mark of the year 2019, and we continue with the similar problems as before. Day by day, people are getti...
