NATIONAL AND LOCAL POLITICS
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- Minorities and Local Politics: A Study of Political Participation and VotingThis article analyzes the United States' lack of political participation and extremely low percentage of people who vote, especially minorities.
- Campaign Issues: Lobbyists, Special Interests, Contributions and Government FinanceThis article contains helpful resources for the US voter.
Restoring Honor in Local PoliticsHas honor, principles, and integrity in leadership become so rare in our country's leaders that the grass roots is rising up and demanding it's return? One local candidate stood out above the others and earned our vote, Ferd Salomon.- When Equity Became a Priority and Role for U.S. Public SchoolsThis research investigates the role of schooling in American society, and demonstrates the dynamic ramifications of education's application of the ideals of democracy and citizenship and equal opportunity into educational policy and practice.
Corruption's Effect in the Global World and AfricaAfrica's plentiful resources becomes a curse. In attempting to relate the way in which USAID deals with corruption globally, one can identify the leaders and the citizens of the global community i.e. Africa, and their role in a corruption epidemic.- The O'Donnell Effect in Political Primaries: The Nomination Process, Parties, and the Politics of ControlChristine O'Donnell's upset over Mike Castle in the Delaware Senate Primary doomed her party's chances in the general election. Is the democratic nature of primaries a good thing?
Racial Politics in Midterm and 2012 ElectionsA new study from the University of Chicago revealed that race and ethnicity continue to play a significant role in politics and civic engagement.- The Ugly Side of Philippine PoliticsThis is about elections in the Philippines and how politicians deal with the present election laws.
- Why You Should Get Involved in Local PoliticsWith the Presidential campaign well under way, everyone is super excited about who will be the next Commander-In-Chief. But being President isn't the only game in town.
- Politics Takes PreparationFollow these five simple steps and you'll be ready to run for any office!
- Human Rights and U.S. Policy ReviewThis academic report offers a brief introduction to the debates surrounding the use of electronic control devices (such as the Taser®) by U.S. law enforcement agencies.
- Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Political HistoryA need to manage and preserve natural resources, and an innate distrust of the federal government and politicians have been the two most central ideologies shaping politics in the Pacific Northwest.
- Clogging and FacilitatingIt's odd that we would all think our government was broken, call it a democracy, and go fight wars to supposedly impose democracy on other countries, a concept that makes crystal clear how perverse our understanding of democracy is.
August 3: Holidays and Celebrations TodayAugust 3rd is a holiday for waffles, watermelons, forgiveness and more. Domestic goddesses, park rangers and other avid celebrants mark August 3rd as a special day for many reasons. Here are several popular August 3rd holidays (arranged alphabetically).- Liberals in the Senate Side with Obama and Illegal Invaders of Our Country Instead of the People of Arizona and Americans.A line in the sand has been drawn against the illegal invaders that are costing the taxpayers money and destroying our country. If you support illegal invaders you will need to take a stand and be prepared for voter backlash.
- "Endorse a Sustainable 10th Malaysian Plan as a Solution to the Weakness in the National Economic Policy"The article "Set Right Weakness of NEP"(The Star 25 dec 2009 at p. N52) by Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam raised interesting features on the weaknesses of National Economic Policy.
- 2008 Elections Sign of Changing LandscapeThe 2008 election may have been one of the most historic elections in America. Racial boundaries and gender boundaries were torn down on both a national and local level.
Green Living Article (Entry #1): Local Farmers' Markets in MarylandThere are several reasons why Farmers Market products are better than those with heavy carbon footprints. And the benefits are longer-lasting for the environment and your local neighborhood.- Alternative Practices to Overconsumption: Freegans, Thirft Stores and Our Need for Collective ActionThis paper examines two of the current alternative practices in place that combat overconsumption: Thrift stores and Freeganism/Dumpster Diving, and suggests a new politics of consumption.
- Historical Sources in the Niche Market of Local HistoryWriting a local history can be like trying to drink from a fire hose unless you make sense of the historical sources available.
- Trade Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Failure Without a Hegemonic PowerIt is important to look at the absence of free trade in the MENA region because the region exhibits many qualities for a potentially successful trade bloc-a common language, cultural background, and states with differing comparative advantages.
Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan Reflections on the Pathogens of Dehumanizing "Others"The experiences of Croatian writer Slavenka Drakulic becoming defined by being Croatian and the absurdities of being defined as a succession of "others" in "The 25h Hour"- National Governing Bodies of Sports in America - a Closer LookThis research paper looks at different national governing bodies of sport in the United States. It analyzes different organizations and pairs them against one another to see the challenges of each.
- Southern Reconstruction, the Jim Crow Era, and Black Civil RightsThe Reconstruction period from 1863 to 1877 saw legislation aimed at integrating blacks into society as equals to whites. Though promising, the opportunities for black advancement were stifled by state and local laws during the Jim Crow era that followed.
A Guide to Local Talk Radio Shows in Hartford, ConnecticutAlthough many national talk radio programs are aired regularly in Hartford,Ct,several very good local talk shows are also offered. Here is a guide that profiles some of the best of them.
Anti-Protest Protesting and the Politics Located ThereinWestboro Baptist Church has prompted the creation of the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act. The question is the constitutionality of this bill and what it says about the very freedoms these soldiers have fought to uphold.- CP Spotlight: Jeff MusallAn interview with one of the most progressive writers on Associated Content. Jeff Musall's writings tend to have political slants to them that keep asking tough questions of our leaders. He may be the Keith Olbermann of Associated Content.
- How Have Chinese Politics Played a Role in the Structure of Its Government?the structure of the Chinese government and Chinese politics
Public Transit Blogs for the CTA, Atlanta, New York City and MoreWhether you want serious news about public transit as a cultural institution or just silly stories about people on buses and subway trains, these are public transit blogs worth reading.- The Politics of Paper: The Industry of the Fox ValleyA historic analysis of the development of papermaking in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley, its environmental effects, and in general paper politics in the US and the world.
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