Parliament
Sort by:
- Polish Member of European Parliament Slams Pakistan Killings of Baloch ActivistsPoland said she will never forgive Pakistan when Polish engineer Piotr Stanczak was ruthlessly beheaded by the Pakistani Taliban on February 7, 2009.
- Civil War and SovereigntyHistory grants its victors the privilege of interpreting events, so we often lose sight of the fact that sometimes the people got their way.
- The European Council: A Bloated and Self-Entitled Club that Has to Stop Spending Money on ItselfAs European political leaders are calling for austerity in Europe, the European Council is lavishing hundreds of millions of euros on a new building in which to hold its meetings.
- European MEPs Expenses Scandal: Abuse of European Funds Finally RevealedAbuse? EU expense allowances let MEPs take a million pounds ($1,130,000), on top of their salaries, over five years in office.
- UK Houses of ParliamentAt Westminster, on the bank of the River Thames, are the Houses of Parliament where laws governing British life are debated and enacted.
Visiting the Scottish Parliament Building in EdinburghThe Scottish Parliament Building is justifiably famous and not to be missed by visitors to Edinburgh. It is both starkly modern and representative of timeless cultural values. There is no charge to visit and it is open nearly every day except Sundays.- State Opening of ParliamentOne of the grandest ceremonies of the year is the State Opening of Parliament. This takes place after a General Election and at the beginning of each new session of Parliament, usually in October or November.
- Government and Politics in England (Part1)Britain is a constitutional monarchy, without a written constitution.
- Midterm elections heated but at least it isn't like Chechnya -- yetThe midterm elections in the United States are kicking into full gear with less than three weeks to go until Election Day. And by "full gear," we mean "October surprises," attack ads, angry rhetoric, mudslinging, and outright lying.
- Italian Parliament for SaleSilvio Berlusconi is bound to speak at the Italian Parliament next Tuesday, September 28th: every Italian MP has now the duty to listen to his conscience and prove that in Italy justice is still equal for all.
- Australia Election Results 2010 Have Historic Hung ParliamentAustralia held its closest election in decades, and it still isn't over. Early estimates have both the Labor party and the Liberal party short of a parliamentary majority, in the first Australian hung parliament in almost 70 years.
- Evolution of the French Fifth RepublicDescription of how the failings of the Third and Fourth French Republics led to the institutional design of the Fifth Republic.
- UK Election 2010 Results: Conservatives Win the Vote, but Not a Majority; Hung Parliament Looms; Parties Begin Coalition TalksHere's a brief recap and analysis of the results of the British general election, held on May 6, 2010.
UK Election Results 2010 Form Historic Hung ParliamentThe UK elections have left the Tories with the most seats, putting Prime Minister Gordon Brown in major trouble. But because the Tories don't have a majority, a hung parliament has formed for the first time in decades.- Guy Fawkes, a Celebrated Conspirator of the Gunpowder PlotA famous English Conspirator joins the Spanish army in an attempt to overthrow Protestants in England. Unsuccessful at destroying the leadership of the kingdom, Guy Fawkes is hanged to death.
- Scots: Parliament's Efforts to Promote Its LanguagehoodIt would seem that the future of Scots as a language lies in the attitudes and upbringing of the Scottish youth, and the upbringing of the Scottish youth is in the hands of the Scottish adults.
- UK Election Draws Closer, Hung Parliament LikelyWill a "hung parliament" bring confusion and chaos to British politics?
A Walk Down Whitehall: Exploring London's Seat of GovernmentWhitehall Street has been at the center of London's power and majesty for centuries. This walk explores that history as well as the current activities of government today.- Democratic Systems of GovernmentWe all know that the systems of government can be classified in two big categories: the democratic systems of government and the non-democratic systems of government.
- Women Parliamentarians of Afghanistan--Seats in Parliament but Little Decision-Making PowerOverview of representation of women in Afghan parliament and their power in decision-making process
- Women's Representation in Parliament Positions-Rwanda Global Leader, United States Ranks 71Overview of parliamentary seats women are holding around the world.
Vacationing in Canada's CapitalExplore the culture and beauty of Canada's capital: Ottawa. Learn about the local attractions and fabulous museums. This will be a vacation to remember for always.- The State Opening of Parliament: Ceremony DescriptionThis describes the ceremony of the Opening of Parliament.
- The History of Parliament and the Fall of the English Royal AuthorityDoes it seem strange that England has a royal family, yet totally separate governmental entities actually run the country? When did the kings and queens of old lose their "power"? How did Parliament began, and what purposes does it serve today?
- Historic City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Celebrates the Fourth of JulyWilkes-Barre Pennsylvania is one of the most historic cities in the country. The city is named after two on the greatest champions of human freedom, John Wilkes and Isaac Barre. It is appropriate to have a great celebration.
- Changes in Nordic Parliaments Since 2000Since 2000, the Parliaments in Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden have shifted dramatically from previous trends: are economic reasons the cause?
- The Passion of William WilberforceA feature story about the film "Amazing Grace" directed by Michael Apted. The Film stars actor Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four) who plays William Wilberforce. The article features an interview with Gruffudd himself.
- Documents of Common SenseThis article describes the American Revolution by placing emphasis on the documents and media outlets of the period; which so effectively swayed the populace of the British Colonies towards revolution.
- The Tudor ParliamentBritish Parliament has been around since the 13th century, it is the country's political arena.
- Political Crisis in Canada: History in the Making, Parliament Shuts DownThe Canadian Parliament was prorogued, shut down on December 4/2008 at the unprecedented request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper with the approval of the Governor-General of Canada.
- Remember Remember the Fifth of NovemberWas Guy Fawkes a traitor or was he set up by the English Government in 1605?
- Review: Parliament House Orlando FloridaA review of a large entertainment complex in the Orlando Florida area.
- Gay Bars: Parliament House in OrlandoRead why you should go to the Parliament House in Orlando, Florida!
- Euro Parliament Shoots Down Internet Piracy ProposalThis was an issue of yet more potential intrusion into the world of the internet--and this would have been the most pernicious and diabolical of all such partnerships, one forged between companies and governments.
- Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?Loathe him or love him, see him as a villain or hero, Oliver Cromwell played a part in English history that had a lasting significance. But who were the Cromwells?
- The Failure of the Weimar Republic Causes the Rise of NazismWhy the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic after WWI led to the rise of Nazism.
8 Things to Do on Your Visit to Big Ben and the Houses of ParliamentWhile you enjoy Britain's famous clock tower from afar, there are still a variety of things to do inside the tower and around the Houses of Parliament. Here are just eight activities to plot in your itinerary.
Parliament Light 100's: Cigarette ReviewI'm going to boldly go where no one has gone before... I am going to review my favorite brand of cigarettes! Why the hell not right? There's a slew of articles on why you should not smoke, and articles on how they are bad for you...
Kazakhstan Abolishes Death Penalty, Passes Other ReformsKazakh government abolishes death penalty, calls early parliamentary election.
New UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown Seeks to Give Power to the PeopleGordon Brown shook things up Tuesday when he called for constitutional reform that will limit his and future PM's powers.
