Savannah and I woke up around 4 in the morning to get a great spot at the inauguration. While we were up early, so were the protesters. Some of the protests were so large that they … [Read more...]
Inauguration Eve
The day before the inauguration was absolutely crazy. The streets were filled with Secret Service as Donald Trump arrived into D.C. that day. Fences blocked off every road that was … [Read more...]
Day 8: The U.S. and China
We spent most of today discussing the United States' relations with China. During the presidential election, China was often discussed with a negative connotation. Today, … [Read more...]
Day 7: Climate Change and the Brazilian Embassy
Coinciding with cabinet confirmations, today we discussed Scott Pruitt's fitness to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's nominee for the head of the Environmental … [Read more...]
Day 6: Exploring and Volunteering
After a busy week in D.C., Savannah and I were finally able to take a break over the weekend along with celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day! This weekend, I went to the … [Read more...]
Day 5: Speak Up and Speak Out
The most influential and prominent source that shapes our way of thinking is the media. President Elect Donald Trump has made it well known, both on Twitter and television, that he … [Read more...]
Day 4: Proud to be an American…and an Arkansan!
Today we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Barbara Slavin, Acting Director for the Future of Iran Initiative. Habing traveled to Iran nine times, Slavin has an … [Read more...]
Day 3: Let’s Talk About Race
Race is debated to be one of the most controversial topics that can be discussed. Of course we would all like to believe we left racism and discrimination back in the 1950s and … [Read more...]
Day 2: Running a Business vs. Running a Country
Even those who did not support his presidential campaign will admit that President Elect Donald Trump is a phenomenal businessman. However, there is some debate as to whether his … [Read more...]
Day 1: Closing Your Mouth and Opening Your Mind
Hello everyone! My name is Allison and I'm a sophomore at Arkansas Tech University majoring in Political Science, Broadcast Journalism and Criminal Justice. I'm so excited to be in … [Read more...]