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In the modern era, the world of entertainment and the world of politics are closely linked. Celebrities often share their opinions on controversial issues such as climate change, abortion and global conflicts. Many even openly endorse certain political parties and candidates, and encourage their fans to vote in elections. In the US, the relationship between
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On the 10th September 2024, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump finally had their first debate. It had been anticipated for weeks, originally meant to be held on the 4th September but postponed by nearly a week on behalf of Trump. Americans were dismayed by this year’s Biden vs Trump debate, which seemed to be nothing
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Background In the 1980’s the city of Cleveland, Ohio wanted to put itself on the map. It had undergone a massive clean-up operation to reduce homelessness, drug addiction and violent crime. It wanted the same level of recognition that nearby cities such as Chicago, Detroit and New York had. Cleveland was on few people’s radars,
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Occasionally, we hear about big brands making mistakes. An offensive advertisement or a bad quality product will make the headlines. American companies are particularly notorious for this. The United States has a ‘rights-based’ culture, so if individuals feel that a company has failed them, they will take them to court. Some of these lawsuits may
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When campaigning to win the Presidency, it is common for candidates to make promises that would encourage people to vote for them. These promises will vary in nature; some candidates may promise to lower unemployment, make healthcare more affordable or reform education. However, it is unfortunately common for these candidates to break these promises once
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both now chosen their running mates for the upcoming election. Trump’s is J.D. Vance, a senator from Ohio. At first, this choice may seem odd. In 2016, Vance was a harsh critic of Trump. By 2021, Vance saw how Trump appealed to the white working-class. Of America, and realised
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Now that Joe Biden has stepped out of the Presidential race, Kamala Harris has been officially nominated by the Democrats to run for President. In 2020, Harris made history as the first female Vice President; and she could make history again by becoming the first female President. The United States is very far behind when
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In last week’s blog, I looked at Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden who are not great at public speaking. This week, I will be looking at four Presidents who were fantastic at it; Franklin Roosevelt, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. All four of them delivered speeches that inspired, shocked and reassured
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Public speaking is one key skill that the President of the United States must have. Judgements about competency, professionalism and intellect will be made based on the ability of the President to communicate with the public. Former Presidents such as John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama have legacies as brilliant orators; which is why
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There have been many discussions in recent years about how history is distorted to suit a particular narrative. History lessons in school rarely give people the full story about a particular person or event. As a result, people have an idea about history that is not entirely accurate. In this article, I will be looking
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