Aさんの おぼえた日記 - 2017年2月3日(金)

QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"We tried to warn you, with Occupy. We understood that people were sick of the political system, which is fundamentally corrupt. People want something radically different."
DAVID GRAEBER, a professor at the London School of Economics who helped organize the Occupy protests, on the rise of anarchists as a political force in the streets.

FEBRUARY 03, 2017

（０）EDITORIA：Wanted: One Republican With Integrity, to Defeat Betsy DeVos
Public pressure may help sway Republican senators on unfit cabinet nominees.

（１）Trump Embraces Pillars of Obama’s Foreign Policy
In a turnabout, the president appeared to embrace decades-long United States policy on what is necessary for a two-state solution.

（２）Anarchists Respond to Trump’s Inauguration, by Any Means Necessary
With far-right groups edging into the mainstream, self-described “anti-fascists” and anarchists are vowing to confront them, even if it means resorting to violence.

（３）G.O.P. Campaign to Repeal Obamacare Stalls on the Details
Republicans find themselves unable to move forward with health legislation of their own, and all the uncertainty is rattling consumers and insurers.

（４）Trump Vows to ‘Destroy’ Law Banning Political Endorsements by Churches
President Trump said he planned to repeal the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from engaging in political activity at the risk of losing their tax-exempt status.

（５）Uber C.E.O. to Leave Trump Advisory Council After Criticism
Travis Kalanick plans to step down from the president’s council, after internal pressure from employees and a social media backlash.

（６）Pregnant Women Turn to Marijuana, Perhaps Harming Infants
More expectant mothers are using marijuana, believing it safe. But research suggests it may hurt brain development and reduce birth weight.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2785, Justice O'Connor on Free Exercise
The Supreme Court case Rosenberger v. University of Virginia helped establish the idea of "bedrock principles."
Which of these is NOT a "bedrock principle" as defined by Justice O'Connor?
a. The First Amendment prevents any government endorsement or support of religion
b. The First Amendment prevents the president from actively practicing a religion
c. The First Amendment allows governments to "accommodate" religion by providing support to religion
d. The First Amendment permits governments to "endorse" religion generally.
Good job! Choice b is correct.