Overview In June 2009, President Barack Obama delivered his speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining what he described as “a new beginning” between the United States and the Muslim world. The…
Overview The discussion surrounding Michele Bachmann’s LGBT rights stance gained renewed attention in June 2011 after her comments on Fox News Sunday. Bachmann expressed support for New York State’s legal…
Overview Public opinion on health care reform shifted in early 2011, with data showing Republicans losing support for health care repeal efforts. As the House of Representatives prepared to vote…
Overview The issue of LGBT equality and education policy became the focus of public debate in 2011 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The Burnaby School District proposed a new policy…
Overview In early 2012, national debate intensified over a provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring faith-affiliated hospitals and universities to include birth control coverage in…
Overview The topic of media civility and accuracy in political commentary drew national attention in June 2011 when journalist Mark Halperin received an indefinite suspension from MSNBC. The network acted…
Overview In 2011, public debate surrounded a state-sponsored religious event organized by Texas Governor Rick Perry. The event, called “The Response,” raised questions about the relationship between government actions and…