Americans will be grappling with a number of sensitive and critical issues throughout 2015 and beyond. Some new, some old and some never-ending – concerns about race, religion, violence, politics, guns, climate change, war and civic responsibility are just some of the issues that may polarize all or segments of the nation. We The People will bring awareness to different viewpoints in the hopes of educating its readership. Please be encouraged to join in and share your perspective.
President Obama talks about Ensuring Hard Working Americans Retire with Dignity during his Weekly Radio Address.
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PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY
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President Barack Obama participates in a secure video teleconference with European leaders to discuss Ukraine and global security issues, in the Situation Room of the White House, March 3, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Ice covers trees on the South Grounds of the White House, March 2, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY
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Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, poses for a photo with participants in the USO tour after visiting wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., March 2, 2015. From left: actor Dennis Haysbert; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck; Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro; Winnefeld; Miss America Kira Kazantsev; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen and NFL head coach Chuck Pagano.
Cadet 1st Class Josh Burres, 98th Flying Training Squadron Wings of Blue parachutist, a Greensboro, N.C., native, flies the U.S. flag during an aerial demonstration for the opening ceremonies of the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) 2015 Trials on Nellis Air Force Base, Feb. 27. The AFW2 Trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously ill and injured military members and veterans. More than 105 wounded, ill or injured service men and women from around the country will compete for a spot on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Team, which will represent the Air Force at the 2015 Warrior Games held in Colorado Springs, Colo., in the fall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
Dragoons assigned to Outlaw Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in their unit’s live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, located near Rose Barracks, Germany, Feb. 27, 2015. During the training, troopers were able to shoot and familiarize themselves with the M4 carbine rifle, the M240 machine gun and the M2 .50-caliber machine gun. Soldiers also fired the MK-19 grenade launcher and the FGM-148 Javelin throughout the day.
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