Class February 5, 2026

By Nate Feldman

Before 2009, people did not carry smartphones because they hadn’t come out yet.  However, after 2009, almost everyone had some smartphone with them.

Before 1979, Iran was governed by a leader called the Shah.  After 1979, they were governed by the Ayatollahs. 

In the early 2020s, people often wore masks because of the Covid pandemic. 

From 1917 to 1991 Russia was governed by the Soviet Union. 

From 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama was the President of the United States. 

In recent years, more people have begun doing remote work. 

In recent years, there has been a decrease in violent crime.

It is estimated that 80,000 people are shot every year in the USA.

 

It costs over 2 billion dollars to build a new stadium for a sports team.

A little more than 40% of the people approve of Trump’s politics right now.

Research shows that you should sleep 8 hours a night for optimal health.

The percent of Americans that approve of Trump’s politics is 41%, and the percent that disapproves is 56%. 

Accessible = available for you

Dignity = showing respect for yourself

What initiated the fight between Nate and Hinata?

*Nate threw the ball at Hinata.  That initiated the fight.  But, there are some underlying reasons for the fight. Hinata said Nate’s family is bad.  That is the underlying reason for the problem.

*There was a shooting.  What is the underlying problem?  The underlying problems include too many guns, lack of education…….

Vulnerable = in a weak position


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