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 Standing Strong in the Face of Terrorism.
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The President Delivers a Statement on the Paris Climate Agreement
President Obama addresses the nation on the global agreement to combat climate change that was just reached in the Paris climate talks,
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President Obama Signs the Every Student Succeeds Act
President Obama signs the Every Student Succeeds Act, a bipartisan bill that will help make sure every student is prepared to succeed in a 21st century economy. This reform delivers a much-needed fix to the outdated policies of No Child left Behind by rejecting the overuse of standardized tests and one-size-fits all mandates, and instead, empowering states and school districts to develop their own strategies for improvement.
PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY
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President Barack Obama walks along the White House colonnade after making a statement on the landmark climate change agreement reached earlier today in France, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama greets Kenmore Middle School eighth-grader Sofia Rios and the other stage participants prior to a bill signing ceremony for S. 1177, Every Student Succeeds Act, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building South Court Auditorium, Dec. 10, 2015. Standing with Rios from left, Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Lily Eskelsen García, President, National Education Association; Todd Rokita, R-Ind.; Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore.; and House Education Committee Chairman John Kline, R-Minn. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and President Reuven Rivlin of Israel walk on the Colonnade of the White House, following their participation in a Hanukkah Reception in the East Room, Dec. 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
West Wing Week
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December 13, 2015
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