urban policies and issues
Topic #1: “Different sides of a civil rights debate”
What are the differences in opinion on civil rights issues discussed in UPP chapter 14?
How do these patterns translate into the current debate on such civil rights issues as affirmative action, voting rights, transgender rights, and gay rights? Emphasis on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015.
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Topic #2: “How important are civil rights issues for cities?”
1. Identify and discuss major contemporary civil rights issues and policy responses.
2. How important do you think they are for a city like Nashville, TN?
Discuss with your classmates.
second discussion is Discussion Forum #6
1. After reading course and supplemental readings in Week 11 (Module 11) and viewing the below Video links entitled:
“The First 100 Days Trump’s Immigration Agenda” YouTube Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjRenF3owKc
“President Trump Addresses The Nation On Immigration: “A Crisis Of The Soul” Video/Article Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srmMQ_hvFdA
Answer the questions below:
2. Questions:
a. In your opinion, after reading this week’s resources and viewing the video what are your thoughts on immigration policy in general?
b. What are President Trump’s Immigration Policies? Do you agree with his Immigration policies?
c. What do you think of “The Wall” Barriers along the South Border as an immigration policy initiative?
