General Politics

Last Tuesday, President Obama said we could "spend our way out of this recession." You must be kidding! Shall we get deeper in debt (personally and nationally) in the process?? Yikes!...

Nearly all political thought arises out of philosophical ideas. There is rarely a politician who has not had some training in philosophy. Some of the largest political movements in history came...

Whether you are a researcher, an activist or just a curious citizen, requesting data from the government is an important part of learning about what activities the government is engaged in and how...

The term “revolution” simply refers to fundamental change that takes place over a short period of time. Of course, revolution also refers to a spinning or revolving of something, like a car wheel...

To get America back to a country for the people will take alot of time. There is to many wrongs in the United States to make it our country over night.

Medicare Managed Plan, also known as Medicare Advantage, helps cover the costs that Medicare does not pay. It essentially exists to fill in the gaps that Medicare recipients might experience....

The federal government recruits reviewers to evaluate grant proposals for grant programs that offer billions of dollars in grant funding every year. More than half of government grants are...

Court documents are a part of public record. However, some of these records are not always available to people outside of the case. Sealed court records are found in civil, criminal and family law...

Contemporary progressives encompass a wide range of political beliefs. Most commonly, the term contemporary progressive is used to describe modern day leftist beliefs, distinct from the late 19th...

Since the beginnings of the movement at the turn of the 19th century, one of the primary concerns of progressives has been the struggle against imperialism throughout the world.

Generally credited as beginning with the philosophies of John Dewey, progressive education refers to an educational approach that is focused on teaching children to be engaged participants in a...

Now that you have decided to run for elected office, you have to campaign in order to win. Campaigning can be difficult and daunting in the best of circumstances. If you are prepared and have...

The stock market often moves in cycles some try to use them to predict future movements of the markets. One tool that many traders and investors use to assist them is the Presidential cycle.

The U.S. dollar is worth less today than it was a year ago. Many factors have contributed to the steady decline in its purchasing power over the past decade, but few are as prominent as the five...

An MP, or Member of Parliament, is a political figure representing voters in a Parliament style government that is prominent in the United Kingdom and its former colonies. MPs in the United...

While most people know about national elections and voting for their congressmen, senators, and the president, there are state-level elections that are often voted on at the same time. One of...

Progressives generally favor active participation on the part of the government to correct society's ills in the economic realm. However, progressives tend to prefer a hands-off approach when it...

Gandhi said to be the change you seek in the world. Be the courage, generosity and progressiveness that you wish to see in your organization. Use that philosophy to create a successful...

The most important campaign decision you will ever have to make is whether or not to run for elected office. There are some criteria you must consider before you run for elected office.

According to the Encyclopedia 2 Free Dictionary, "liberalism assumes that people, having a rational intellect, have the ability to recognize problems and solve them and thus can achieve systematic...

According to the City of Chino Hills, California, a code-enforcement officer's job is "to perform a variety of duties involved in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of...

In 1789 the newly-ratified U.S. Constitution became the supreme law of the land. The document precisely details both the powers and limitations of federal and state government. There is a type of...

When fighting for a political cause or getting the word out, you will find mailing lists can be useful tools. Whatever the size of your mailing list, expanding it will only help your cause. Adding...

Many states have standard practices that govern the investment of public monies by any public agency in their state. These laws are known as Public Investment Acts. Many state, county or local...

The word "progressive" is a broad term that describes a wide range of political views, though it is used most commonly to refer to left-wing ideologies.

Held by enthusiastic politicos and the home to a catchy slogan and logo that will hopefully be remembered by anyone, plastic political signs are essential to any successful political campaign....

The Search and Seizure Clause and Warrant Clause of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution authorizes an officer to carry out a search a judge has described in a warrant. For a...

Publicy funded day care began in the 1930s. The U.S. Government still provides resources for child-care services, but most federal dollars are given to the states through large block grants. Grant...

Few issues resonate like the arguments for and against the varying forms of stem cell research. While the goals of both adult and embryonic stem cell research are similar, each type possesses a...

Taken separately, the term secular means anything that is not religious. The term progressive is commonly used to refer to individuals with liberal beliefs. Fox News commentator Bill O' Reilly...

Identity theft is a major problem in the United States. With consumers spending an average of four hours to as much as 55 hours trying to resolve identity theft related issues, according to the...

What do you think of when you hear of word Anarchist? A person dressed in black with a Molotov Cocktail in hand? Chaos? Mayhem? Well this what the mainstream media would have us believe. The point...

County historys across America can be buried deep in the vaults of old courthouses, the archives of local newspapers and the dusty microfiche in basements of local libraries. Exploring these...

Retirement has become more challenging, and low monthly incomes have made the situation complicated. To address this concern, people have used immediate annuities to provide additional income...

Shortly, I will begin a several part series on how to win a local election. I have several years of experience at campaigning at the local level. During one election I was the campaign manager...

Local government offices help cities and towns carry out the responsibilities laid out for them by their state. The duties of local government offices are to provide services to its citizens and...

Don't let your year get ruined just cause your favorite candidate lost the election. Look at the bright side, the guy that won might do something like get indicted.

Every election cycle people all over America become sign-holding advocates for their party or candidate. Making your own political placard is a fun, easy-to-do craft project. Create your own...

Love her or hate her, Sarah Palin has managed to captivate our attention in a big way! No matter your political ideology, you must admit that this is one savvy lady! How has she managed to create...

A common warning that you will hear over and over again: Never use elevators during a fire. This is because elevators have been shown to become stuck during fires, causing the people inside to be...

On July 4, 1966, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into law. This new directive gave American citizens the right to access the records of all federal...

A crime that has occurred on a regular basis during the past several years is identity theft, with nearly one in four households affected every year. The easiest way that thieves are able to steal...

If you're running for office or running the campaign of someone who is, at some point you will probably need to go door to door and meet the people you need to persuade: the voters. For the most...

Because 1.5 million people are in nursing homes across the United States, the problem of nursing home abuse is a top issue on the minds of government officials, activities, administrators and...

A quick divorce is one that happens within a few months to a year of marriage. There are divorce lawyers who specialize in this type of divorces. The proceedings are more likely to be quick, since...

On November 3, 2009, the people of the State of Maine voted to reject legislation passed in May that would allow same gender couples to marry. The so-called "Stand For Marriage Maine"...

The true story of Texas Western's five black starting basketball players' journey to the 1966 National Championship was chronicled in the 2006 film "Glory Road." As with the majority of...

Disaster management deals with preparing for and handling natural or human-caused crises. In the event of a large scale emergency, activities such as evacuation, quarantine and rescue efforts...

Health care is changing rapidly as many providers, professionals and insurance companies struggle to keep up with the improvements in technology. This has created a challenge as changes in the...

Politics- the Science of Administration is very little known to the present day Politicians. None of them seem to be dedicated to the purpose they are called upon to serve as faithful and...