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- The Yeltsin ScandalThis story includes murder, unthinkable acts of military aggression, and journalistic malfeasance. You'll see how the media have bungled the coverage of Yeltsin and his successors. You'll never look at media reportage of Russia in the same way!
- Can Obama Become America's Putin?Vladimir Putin inherited an economically declining and humiliated Russia. In just over eight years, he managed to rehabilitate the economy and bring back Russia's self-esteem. Can Barack Obama do the same for the United States?
Putin Administration's Deference to Patrimonial RuleRussia is not willfully abandoning democratic development. Its seeming authoritarianism is only due to the fact that accomplishing even simple tasks in Russian politics involves vast informal personal relationships.- Non-Applicable Democracy"...From examining evidence, one can conclude that Russia has not established the necessary foundations, structures or willingness to successfully continue as a democratic state..."
- The Influence of the Media in Politics, Campaigns and ElectionsWhile the public demands information from the media, there is also an underlying cynicism against the media and politicians. What is often missed is the influence the government has on the media, and equally, the influence the media has on the government.
Boris Yeltsin: Communist as They ComeA crash course on the life and legacy of the most controversial political leader of the twentieth century- Boris Yeltsin Dies: Russian Federation to Name New Countries After HimFormer Russian President Boris Yeltsin died Monday morning at the age of 76. Yeltsin is known for hastening the collapse of the Soviet Union by pushing for democracy in the U.S.S.R.- and by never filing his tax returns.
- The Death of Boris YeltsinBoris Yeltsin died on April 23, 2007. His personal image and pivotal place in Russian history are with us still.
- Former Soviet President Boris Yeltsin Dies at 76The Associated Press and CNN have reported that former President of the Soviet Union, Boris Yeltsin has died.
- Critical Media: The Fight to Regain Control of Our MediaMedia consolidation is effecting the way we communicate and debate idea in our democratic state.
- Tactical Media and Its Response to Media ControlThis article deals with Noam Chomsky's theory of Media Control and how it applies to the execution of Democracy and the ways in which technologically minded populations assert control through the theory of Tactical Media.
- Why Politics and History Are More Important Than American Idol or SportsI describe why I think politics is important.
- The Role of the Media in PoliticsWhile silver tongued politicians may be able to carefully craft political planks for constituents and spin little slipups, constant oversight means deceptive politicians will eventually betray their true selves to the attentive.
- A History Degree Can Be a Door OpenerTeaching may be the road most history majors take, but it can open doors in other fields. The tools gained while earning a history degree lend themselves well to a number of businesses.
- The Importance of Studying History in CollegeWhy Study of History is Important for College Students?
- Why is the Study of History Meaningful?A common question students ask when choosing to take a history class.
Why History Is ImportantIf you are among the number of people who consider items of history to be irrelevant, think again. History plays a large part in determining your future.- Media and PoliticsWhich comes first, the media or politics?
- The Changing Nature of Politics in the United StatesCollege research paper in Political Communication
- The "History of Dirt."A soliloquy based on a comment from my lovely wife.
- Disaster Media: The Unsettling TruthWhat dont you know about those disaster photographs?
- The Media and the Personal Lives of Politicians: Open or Closed Door?This article addresses some of the concerns regarding politicians and the media's exposure of their private lives.
- Does Media Violence Affect Youth?This paper weighs information on violence in the media and its influence on children.
How Right Wing Media Helped Ruin AmericaA recap of right wing media's part in promotion of the Bush Administration's policies over the past 8 years.- The Relevance of Knowing History TodayThis article is about why learning and knowing history is so important in today's world.
- The Opening of the U.S. MediaTakes a look at the open nature of the United States media and the role in which it plays it contemporary politics.
