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 says the Affordable Care Act is here to stay during his Weekly Radio Address.

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

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FACT SHEET: The Supreme Court Upholds Critical Part of the Affordable Care Act

After nearly a century of work, after decades of trying, after a year of sustained debate, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Since then, health reform has become the law of the land and after more than five years under the law, it has been woven into the fabric of an improved American health care system, on which Americans can rely throughout life. And it’s probably impacting your life in ways you do not realize. Young adults can stay on their family’s plan. People losing jobs, changing jobs, or breaking out on their own no longer have to worry about whether they can get health insurance. Having a pre-existing condition or being a woman no longer means you pay for more coverage. And, affordability has improved – from insurance that is there for you when you need it to discounts on prescription drugs in Medicare.  Read more.

SAME SEX MARRIAGE

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Remarks by the President on the Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality

The Supreme Court determined that Gay and Lesbian couples have the constitutional right to marry.  Read more.

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

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Supreme Court Decision on Housing

In a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled that disparate-impact claims can be filed under the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Under the disparate-impact doctrine, a policy can be considered discriminatory if it has a disproportionately adverse impact against any group of people, based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.  Read more.

PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY

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The White House is lit with the colors of the rainbow in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, June 26, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama hugs Kristie Canegallo, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Vice President Joe Biden hugs Chief of Staff Denis McDonough as they celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act subsidies in the Oval Office, June 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama shows Soleil Malveaux Jean-Pierre a floral arrangement in the Blue Room of the White House prior to a reception to observe LGBT Pride Month in the East Room, June 24, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY

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INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2015) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) transits the Indian Ocean. Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)

2014 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Christopher Croslin brings a group of Army Reserve Soldiers to present arms during reveille at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 19, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Clayton McDaniels’ son receives a gold medal on behalf of his father who won the wheelchair basketball championship game at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va., June 18, 2015. McDaniels is a member of the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games All-Marine Team. The 2015 DoD Warrior Games, held at MCB Quantico June 19-28, is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Cano/Released)

West Wing Week

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