“As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.” ―   Sonia Sotomayor   Many people in the United States know the name Sonia Sotomayor for being the first Latina to be a member of the Supreme Court, but that is not all she has done. Sonia Sotomayor’s working class childhood separates her from her fellow judges, and this is what makes her so interesting. Both her parents were born in Puerto Rico and came to New York for a better life. She is the perfect example of the American Dream, exemplifying the benefits of hard work and motivation. She has dedicated her life to working for people of all backgrounds and helping them gain justice through the law. Through her great leadership skills and emotional intelligence, she is able to be an inspiration to young...

“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.” Thomas Jefferson   We always hear about Thomas Jefferson in our history classes, as one of the most influential American politicians at the time of the nation’s birth.  Though, we don’t always take the time to understand why this is the case.  Looking at what he accomplished as president and politician seems mind boggling.  In my blog, I will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s major accomplishments, his leadership lessons, and criticisms of his actions. Before engaging the thesis, I want to discuss Jefferson’s background, before the late 1770’s.  The reason being that his major accomplishments come during and after this time period.  It is important to discover what his actions were at this early stage in his life, to understand how he came to be one of...