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    April 9

    Reminders:

    Comparing Systems of Federalism Assignment Due April 9 Economics and Government during the Pandemic (BLOG entry – post by April 9) What are some businesses/industries hurt by the Pandemic? What have been some adjustments? What businesses/industries have thrived? Further Reading – CBC article https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/yellen-tax-avoidance-don-pittis-column-1.5976437

    Government & Economic Involvement

    3 measures – MW, […]

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    April 8 & 9

    Comparing Systems of Federalism Assignment Due April 9 Economics and Government during the Pandemic (BLOG entry – post by April 9) What are some businesses/industries hurt by the Pandemic? What have been some adjustments? What businesses/industries have thrived? Further Reading – CBC article https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/yellen-tax-avoidance-don-pittis-column-1.5976437 Government & Economic Involvement philosophies/ideologies 3 measures […]

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    April 7

    Comparing Systems of Federalism Assignment Due April 9 What is voter Suppression? Further thoughts? article on recently passed law in Georgia https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/politics/georgia-voting-law-food-drink-ban-trnd/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNNp&utm_content=2021-03-28T03%3A28%3A04&utm_term=image history of voter suppression – video clip ABC news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAChCwuCu-I Constitutional battle – Church vs State https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-judge-dismisses-churches-petition-against-covid-19-rules-1.5955984 NFT – what is it? SNL video Likes/Dislikes? Economics and Government during the Pandemic […]

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    April 6

    Comparing Systems of Federalism Assignment Due April 9 What is voter Suppression? article on recently passed law in Georgia https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/politics/georgia-voting-law-food-drink-ban-trnd/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNNp&utm_content=2021-03-28T03%3A28%3A04&utm_term=image history of voter suppression – video clip ABC news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAChCwuCu-I Constitutional battle – Church vs State https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-judge-dismisses-churches-petition-against-covid-19-rules-1.5955984 NFT – what is it? SNL video Economics and Government during the Pandemic (BLOG entry – […]

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    March 12

    Discrimination in Canada: Canada’s Persons Case US vs Canadian Federalism Comparison continued Electoral Process Legislative Process

    *to align with the latest revised schedule mandated by the VSB as announced March 11, the mandatory In Person FLEX sessions for PEPS12 will be Wednesdays & Fridays (Flex A – 10:30am/Flex B – 1:00pm) – please […]

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    March 11

    Complete viewing of RBG Blog Post: Biggest “I/Q” moment from notes on video Publish date: March 12 Discrimination in Canada: Canada’s Persons Case US vs Canadian Federalism continued Electoral Process

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    March 8

    1. Intro notes – Federalism

    US vs Canadian Structures in general

    2. View Video: (NOTORIOUS) RBG

    I/Q Notes

    Homework:

    In your notes, include examples of countries (at least one each) of the 5 major political ideologies, including details on how well they fit the criteria covered in class; be prepared to show work/discuss. […]

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    February 26

    1. Rosemary Brown

    how did her reality differ from others? how did her reality motivate her? what is “activism”? are there acceptable/unacceptable forms? how does her story reflect the greater society’s values?

    2. Review notes on Ideologies

    Homework:

    In your notes, include examples of countries (at least one each) of the 5 major […]

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    February 25

    Complete viewing of “Awakenings”

    Assignment 4: Analyze how the movie touches on at least THREE of the 6 areas of the Philosophy part of this course (PEPS) Pairs or Individual Digital Format: video, powerpoint/slide show Due Date: week of March 8 Discussion Points on possible tie-ins (these are only meant as starting points […]

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    February 22

    Follow up/Complete Intro to Philosophy:

    Assignment 3 – Metaphysics: Childhood Perceptions vs Now Art of Argument Epistemology: Video “Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility” Philosophy of Science: Video “Karl Popper: Science vs Pseudo-Science” Blog Entry #5: “What is the significance of these topics (Epistemic Responsibility and Science vs Pseudo-Science) today?” Due by February […]