If you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them?  Choose a news article from a reputable media outlet and compare it to an online story that you know is fake. Using the checklist provided on the fact check web site, compare the two.  Although fake news is not new, it seems harder to distinguish and more accepted now.  Why?  How will this acceptance of fake news impact our democracy?

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  • If you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them?  Choose a news article from a reputable media outlet and compare it to an online story that you know is fake.
  • Using the checklist provided on the fact check web site, compare the two.  Although fake news is not new, it seems harder to distinguish and more accepted now.  Why?  How will this acceptance of fake news impact our democracy?
  • How has the idea of “fake news” impacted our ability to be really informed on the important topics of the day?  What steps can we take to become informed with legitimate information?
  • Is “fake news” really all that recent, or do we hear more about it as a result of the recent election cycle and events that have followed?
  • What are your thoughts on the quiz you took?

This assignment must follow MLA guidelines, be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and be a minimum of 1000 words with a works cited page.  The works cited are not included in the minimum word count. Any articles/links/videos given in the assignment prompt MUST be cited in your paper and works cited.  You may also use other sources, but these are the minimum required.  Without all of them, your paper is a 0.   

Pick one current issue or activity in this CESCR session. Write a short summary explaining the issue or activity. For example, if you are looking at the report on Mexico, pick one of the issues for which the committee has requested additional information or perhaps the response by the Mexican government on a particular issue

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Pick one current issue or activity in this CESCR session. Write a short summary explaining the issue or activity. For example, if you are looking at the report on Mexico, pick one of the issues for which the committee has requested additional information or perhaps the response by the Mexican government on a particular issue (e.g., availability of education, access to employment, etc). To the best of your understanding, which particular Article(s) of the ICESCR is applicable to this issue or activity? Address its possible significance (or lack thereof) and provide additional critical commentary related to the issue or activity.

The Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights in currently in session for its February/March meeting. The meeting is one of three yearly meetings where the committee set their agenda, release statements and opinions on reports submitted by member states, and coordinate with related committees, interest groups, experts, policymakers, government officials, and the public. You can find detailed information on the six cases (States) they are currently reviewing here:
http://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/SessionDetails1.aspx?SessionID=1197&Lang=en
You can find searchable news here (under “Mandate” menu select “Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” for recent reports):
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/NewsSearch.aspx
You can also find alternative media sources but please try to stick to more or less reputable publications with a history of journalistic integrity. If you aren’t sure, feel free to send an email. Now:

  1. Pick one current issue or activity in this CESCR session.
  2. Write a short summary explaining the issue or activity. For example, if you are looking at the report on Mexico, pick one of the issues for which the committee has requested additional information or perhaps the response by the Mexican government on a particular issue (e.g., availability of education, access to employment, etc).
  3. To the best of your understanding, which particular Article(s) of the ICESCR is applicable to this issue or activity?
  4. Address its possible significance (or lack thereof) and provide additional critical commentary related to the issue or activity.
  5. Post a brief comment on at least one other student submission. The comment should be more than “wow, I didn’t know that” or “I agree.” Propose additional considerations, pose a question, or offer additional evidence or related cases.

In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade? How would the economic environment be different without them?

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In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade?  How would the economic environment be different without them?

In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade? How would the economic environment be different without them?

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In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade?  How would the economic environment be different without them?

In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade? How would the economic environment be different without them?

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In what ways do international regulator regimes affect international trade?  How would the economic environment be different without them?

Describe the recent and current ideological orientation of the Court and any significant developments worth mentioning (i.e., explain the concept of the median justice, the lack of judicial consensus, etc. Describe the main elements of the nomination process that you think advisors to the President need to be familiar with when thinking strategically about who to nominate (i.e., the role of the candidates’ qualifications, ideological partisanship, outside interest groups, etc.)

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Describe the recent and current ideological orientation of the Court and any significant developments worth mentioning (i.e., explain the concept of the median justice, the lack of judicial consensus, etc. Describe the main elements of the nomination process that you think advisors to the President need to be familiar with when thinking strategically about who to nominate (i.e., the role of the candidates’ qualifications, ideological partisanship, outside interest groups, etc.)

 
This morning Supreme Court Justice Kennedy and Ginsburg submitted their resignation from the Court. The President of the United States has nominated two strongly conservative nominees. With a highly divided Court, the White House sees this event as a key opportunity for President Trump to shape the short- and long- term agenda of the Court. The Senate is under Republican Party control. You are an advisor in judicial affairs to Senator X and your expertise is well regarded among your superiors and co-workers. Senator X just asked you to write a briefing memo (5-10 pages) to explain to her and other senior people the relevance of this vacancy. This is a good opportunity for you to promote yourself as a resourceful member of the team.
In your memo, Senator X wants you to address specifically these five issues:
(a) Describe the recent and current ideological orientation of the Court and any significant developments worth mentioning (i.e., explain the concept of the median justice, the lack of judicial consensus, etc.)
(b) Describe the main elements of the nomination process that you think advisors to the President need to be familiar with when thinking strategically about who to nominate (i.e., the role of the candidates’ qualifications, ideological partisanship, outside interest groups, etc.)
(c) Describe the differences that you see between replacing Kennedy and Ginsburg
(d) Describe to what extent new Justice(s) would be able (or unable) to advance the President’s agenda by affecting the agenda of the court, in particular discuss what factors affect the court’s agenda-setting process.
(e) What options are available to the senator and what are the chances to succeed in favor or opposition of the nominations.