By James Nava.
The United States’ status as an exceptional nation that has often set the bar for the rest of the world is undeniable. This positive example has made America a world leader.
In August, America’s exceptional model of conscientious capitalism made headlines with the announcement that 40 millionaires have committed to donating half their fortunes [...]
Por James Nava.
Tras unos meses intensos de primarias, los Partidos Republicano y Demócrata ya tienen a algunos de sus candidatos para las elecciones legislativas midterm del 2 de noviembre, que renovarán 37 de los 100 escaños de la Cámara Alta (Senado), la Cámara de Representantes y 37 gobernaciones. Actualmente, de esos 37 hay 18 que [...]
By James Nava.
The United States continues to be a country with a special place for military veterans. Without a doubt this is because Americans feel that they those men and women who fight for their country in wars are owed due respect and reward for a debt that although it can never be repaid, but can be honored with many forms of gratitude.
By James Nava.
That American culture is once of the most vibrant and creative in the world is an unquestionable truth, as manifested in its music, its cinema, its literature, its dance and all of America’s extremely successful, lucrative and high quality artistic activities.
Latino culture, an active, and growing influence that brings new and enriching elements to American culture, forms an important part of this great United States culture, we find.
By James Nava.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in favor of the constitutional right to bear arms is a historic milestone that clearly defends one of the ten original amendments to the Constitution, a historic right that defines the identity of this country and facilitates individuals’ defense of themselves, an essential right in a truly free democracy. The Supreme court ruled that access to and bearing of arms by citizens is a fundamental constitutional right that no state or municipal government can take away.
By James Nava.
As one of the great states of the Union, Texas has always marked tendencies in politics and culture. At the moment, an important element that can determine the composition of the political parties that fight for the citizens’ votes is at play in Texas where the Republican Party faces the challenge of gaining the support of the Hispanic electorate. Addressing this issue is especially important for Texas because this is one of the biggest states with more electoral votes and a huge, growing Hispanic population.
By James Phillips , The Heritage Foundation.
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Barack Obama on Tuesday, they will discuss policy questions related to the precarious situation in Gaza, the stalemated Israeli–Palestinian peace negotiations, the growing Iranian threat, and other issues. But the main purpose of the summit will be to build better personal relations between the two leaders, restore mutual trust at the highest levels of their governments, and lay the foundation for closer cooperation in the future. No significant progress is possible on peace negotiations, or on stabilizing Israel’s volatile neighborhood, without a strong and effective Israeli–American partnership.
By James Nava.
Affirmative action, or the concept of “positive” discrimination, was implemented in the United States following African Americans’ fight for integration and civil rights in the 1950s and 60s and has as its goal combating discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.
By James Nava.
Awards synthesize our professional achievements in a symbolic way. In a strongly competitive culture like that of the United States, awards are an important encouragement, motivation, and honor bestowed for effort and a job well done. Some awards are losing prestige as they are devalued for diverse reasons: political leanings, loss of influence, undeserving award-winners, scandals, etc. Even so, some awards conserve their original function of rewarding hard work and excellence.
By James Nava.
An interesting aspect of education, one that our teachers should pay special attention to in their classes, is communicating important human values that are being neglected and ignored in favor of an education designed exclusively as a tool to find employment in today’s market.