More States Pass Restrictive Abortion Laws and a War of Words between the U.S. and Iran
By Nate Feldman
It was a week of great turmoil in the United States, both domestically and internationally.
After the state of Georgia adopted restrictive laws against abortion last week, the states of Alabama and Missouri passed similar (even stricter in the case of Alabama) laws. In Alabama, the Governor signed a law that stated a woman and a doctor could face lengthy prison sentences for having or performing an abortion even if the woman was raped. The crime is more punitive for the individuals having or performing the abortion than for the rapist themselves. President Donald Trump, who has stated he supports Pro-Life legislation, has stated that some of the laws go a bit far and that there should be exceptions for women who are raped or whose health is in danger.
Internationally, Iranian and American leadership have had a war of words between one another that many experts believe could become a bigger conflict if tensions aren't subdued. Many believe the United States' sanctions on Iran have done great damage to its economy, forcing the Iranian leaders into a desperate situation. By the end of the week, however, leaders from both countries stated that they want to avoid war.
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Georgia Passes Controversial Abortion Law
By Nate Feldman
The state of Georgia in the United States passed a controversial law this week that stated it would be illegal for a woman to have an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, or the time period it takes to detect a fetus' heartbeat inside a woman's womb. Both doctors who violate this, as well as the women who seek an abortion, can be criminalized under the new rules.
Many activists in the United States who believe it is a woman's right to decide whether to have an abortion or not were outraged by the legislature. Many Hollywood companies have declared that they will boycott filming in the state of Georgia in protest of the new law. Georgia in recent years has become a popular film destination.
By Nate Feldman
The state of Georgia in the United States passed a controversial law this week that stated it would be illegal for a woman to have an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, or the time period it takes to detect a fetus' heartbeat inside a woman's womb. Both doctors who violate this, as well as the women who seek an abortion, can be criminalized under the new rules.
Many activists in the United States who believe it is a woman's right to decide whether to have an abortion or not were outraged by the legislature. Many Hollywood companies have declared that they will boycott filming in the state of Georgia in protest of the new law. Georgia in recent years has become a popular film destination.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Hollywood Loses Two Icons
By Nate Feldman
Two major figures in the world of American cinema passed away in the last week. Director John Singleton, famous for movies such as Boyz N The Hood, Poetic Justice, Rosewood, Shaft, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, died at a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke a couple of weeks ago. He was 51. The director had been on life support after what had initially been called a minor stroke, but on Monday his mother decided to take him off it, and he passed away a short time later. Singleton's early work focused on many thorny (and rarely discussed in movies) issues ranging from inner city life for young African Americans and racism in the United States. He has been credited for launching the acting careers of many prominent African American performers, such as Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, and Tyreese Gibson. "I wouldn't be here at this level without John Singleton," Ice Cube said in an interview with Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
On Thursday, Peter Mayhew, who played the legendary role of the wookie Chewbacca in five of the Star Wars films died at the age of 74 at his home in North Texas. The reasons for his death were not initially publicized, but according to ABC news a family spokesperson confirmed it was a heart attack. Fellow Star Wars' actors wrote tributes to their former co-star, describing him as a warm, gentle man. "He was the gentlest of giants," said Mark Hamill, who starred as Luke Skywalker in the saga, on his twitter page. "A big man with a bigger heart who never failed to make me smile."
By Nate Feldman
Two major figures in the world of American cinema passed away in the last week. Director John Singleton, famous for movies such as Boyz N The Hood, Poetic Justice, Rosewood, Shaft, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, died at a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke a couple of weeks ago. He was 51. The director had been on life support after what had initially been called a minor stroke, but on Monday his mother decided to take him off it, and he passed away a short time later. Singleton's early work focused on many thorny (and rarely discussed in movies) issues ranging from inner city life for young African Americans and racism in the United States. He has been credited for launching the acting careers of many prominent African American performers, such as Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, and Tyreese Gibson. "I wouldn't be here at this level without John Singleton," Ice Cube said in an interview with Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
On Thursday, Peter Mayhew, who played the legendary role of the wookie Chewbacca in five of the Star Wars films died at the age of 74 at his home in North Texas. The reasons for his death were not initially publicized, but according to ABC news a family spokesperson confirmed it was a heart attack. Fellow Star Wars' actors wrote tributes to their former co-star, describing him as a warm, gentle man. "He was the gentlest of giants," said Mark Hamill, who starred as Luke Skywalker in the saga, on his twitter page. "A big man with a bigger heart who never failed to make me smile."
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