Hillary Clinton and the Gender Card

For the upcoming presidential elections next year, Hillary Clinton is one of the biggest names on the democratic ballot. Recently, she's been "on tour", if you will, speaking about her beliefs and getting a feel for her potential voting base. But, recently she's also come under some fire for the tactics that she's using to attract voters. Some think that she's playing the "gender card" too much and that her being a woman will be harped on too much to get votes. My question is, do you think that Clinton playing up her gender is okay? As in, do you think that her gender should be a side note to her policy ideas and beliefs or do you think that using her gender is a key way to relate to voters that is necessary in any presidential election?

Abercrombie and Fitch... Against Hijabs?

Samantha Elauf applied to a job at Abercrombie and Fitch and her application was accepted. But, when her employers found out that she wore a hijab, they decided that she didn't meet their "preppy style" well enough with it on. When Abercrombie and Fitch were getting sued, they used the argument that Elauf had never told them it was for religious purposes and that the only thing they were saying originally was that the hijab as a "fashion statement" was unacceptable. On one hand, companies have the right to hire who they want. But on the other hand, it shows that religious intolerance is still present. Do you think that employers should be obligated to tell a company that they have a certain religion, or wear certain things to express that religion when applying for a job?

Jeb, the Introvert

Jeb Bush is a self-admitted introvert. He would rather read a book than go to a party. He (unlike his older brother) took only two and a half years to graduate from college. Although this introvertedness can demonstrate intelligence, it also demonstrates awkwardness: not a quality desired in a Presidential campaign. Jeb, currently the frontrunner of 2016 Republican Presidential candidates, must be careful to use this quality of his to his benefit and not detriment. If he did this successfully enough to become governor of Florida, there's a decent chance he could do the same and become President. (Be sure to notice the second page)

Keystone veto will be first of many for President Obama

President Obama issued just the third veto of his time in office this week, the fewest of any President since James Garfield. Obama is said to have issued so few vetoes because with the Democratic party's former control of the Senate, not much Obama disagreed with ever made it to his desk. Now that his party no longer has a majority in the Senate, Obama is expected to issue many more vetoes in his final two years.

Obama mocks GOP, promotes Democratic agenda

Obama spent a bit bashing on the GOP, pointing out how they've rejected many of Obama's liberal policies. In doing so, he also announced the Democratic agenda. Do you think this is a reflection on how the President and Congress's relationship will be like?

Unlikely Cause Unites the Left and the Right: Justice Reform

The coming together of the left and right wings, specifically the Koch Brothers and The Center for American Progress, to reform the justice system in America has stunned many. Do you think this collaboration of the left and the right is a good thing? Do you think this'll be helpful for all of us? Do you think this makes for a hopeful future when it comes to both wings collaborating and working together?

Jeb Bush vows to be 'my own man' on foreign affairs

Jeb Bush faces overcoming the Bush legacy if he wants a chance at the White House. During a speech on Wednesday, he attempted to separate himself from his father and brother, especially in relation to foreign policy decisions. How do you feel about another Bush running for president? Will he turn out to be more similar to the Bush legacy than he claims?