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How to Survive A Political Debate

By jfish

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Let’s face it: Political debates are informative, yes, but boring. They are not entertaining in the least. But following these simple steps, you can enjoy the best of both worlds... more »

How to Take a Definitive Look at Terror Using Hezbollah as a Model

By Jones39

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This article shows readers how to take a definitive look at terror using Hezbollah as a model... more »

How to Take Advantage of the Services Offered by Planned Parenthood

By Librariangrrrl

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Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the leading provider of women’s healthcare in the Unites States. For almost a century, Planned Parenthood has been the leading organization for the promotion of women’s health, prevention of ... more »

How to Take Criticism Like George W. Bush

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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President George W. Bush handles criticism of his policies in a quiet manner. He stays calm and frequently uses body language to express his frustration with opposition. Facial expressions often speak for him; sometimes his smile looks like a ... more »

How to Talk to a Liberal

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Talking to a liberal is no more or less difficult than talking to a conservative. It's simply a question of understanding different viewpoints and having respect for them all, regardless of which side of the political and social spectrum you fall ... more »

How to Talk to a Solicitor

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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When you hear "solicitor," you might think of someone who's selling something, like a tele-marketer or a demo operator. But a solicitor can also be a lawyer who serves a municipality. These solicitors are not trying to get your attention; rather, ... more »

How to Tell if Your Child is a Baby Conservative

By sonyaa2

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Conservatives are people who primarily favor private industry to flourish without government intrusion. They also have a more democratic and nationalistic outlook than a liberal. There are several red flags that denote a baby conservative... more »

How to Tell if Your Representative is Doing his Job

By llreynolds

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Most of us pay attention at election time and try to make an informed choice in the voting booth. After the election, however, we lose track of the people we elect to represent us. A lot of honest, talented legislators have lost elections due to ... more »

How to Tell Phase One From Phase Two

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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In today's modern development process, new housing developments are generally reviewed and authorized by a local government. Many of these developers use a two-phase plan for constructing their new housing communities, called phase one and phase ... more »

How to Tell Whether You're a Liberal or a Conservative

By llreynolds

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In Great Britain, they're political parties; in the U.S., they're philosophies. Most people, though, don't really know what the terms "liberal" and 'conservative" mean or how their beliefs relate to them... more »

How to Understand Local Government

By llreynolds

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Most of us do not live in a large city that has a solid cadre of professional politicians to run it. We live in a small or medium-sized city that depends on people who volunteer a few years at a time to help make decisions that affect the people ... more »

How to Understand Political Polls

By johnboyanoski

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One day candidate X leads in the polls by 5 points. The next day it is Candidate Y that's the leader. Yet again, the next day candidate X is leading, but Candidate Z has come from nowhere to finish a strong second. Is this an example of political ... more »

How to Understand the Family and Medical Leave Act

By objection21

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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a labor law that allows employees unpaid leave in the event they need time to take care of personal family matters. The Act is very specific in which circumstances are allowable under the FMLA, ... more »

How to Understand the Fundamentalist based Islamic Threat to American Society

By Jones39

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This article explains the threats that American society faces from those who adhere to fundamentalist Islam... more »

How to Understand the Iowa Caucus

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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One thing politics is certainly not lacking is jargon. Sometimes it can seem that it is a language unto itself. In some ways it is. And while there is no shortage of political terms, understanding the origins, structure and significance of the ... more »

How to Understand the Line Item Veto

By objection21

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The line item veto is a power granted to the government executive, which allows him or her to void certain provisions in proposed legislature rather than veto the entire bill. In the US the power of the line item veto is reserved for state ... more »

How to Understand the Reasons for Invading Iraq

By illuminator26

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The Iraq War or the Second Gulf War began on March 19, 2003. Since then 4148 military service men and women have lost their lives and officially 30,568 (over 100,000 unofficially) have been wounded. Iraqi civilian casualties number anywhere ... more »

How to Understand the Significance of 1968

By martygit

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When history records the most tumultuous year in America, 1968 will likely top the list. Violence caused by several events tore the nation apart... more »

How to Understand the Top Five Immigration Myths

By Paul McDaniel

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Immigration to the United States is a highly debated topic these days. Current international migration, including migration and immigration to the U.S., is ultimately a product of economic, political, and cultural globalization. But the nature ... more »

How to Use Disclaimers in Political Advertising

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Federal regulations require the disclosure of all kinds of information during a political campaign. The argument has been made that a transparent campaign allows the public to see what's really happening in politics. You need to use political ... more »

How to Use Election Management Software

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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As computers become ever more commonplace, programmers develop software to meet almost every need and situation. Election software can be a valuable tool to create information for voters, politicians and election managers. Whatever your needs, ... more »

How to Use Political Lingo

By sonyaa2

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Political lingo is comprised of certain terms that specifically relate to politics. Many of the terms have become part of everday life with most citizens... more »

How to View Classified Documents

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Don't become a prison statistic and avoid the "violated trust" label; familiarize yourself with classified material handling instructions. If you can view classified documents, then you've got a responsibility that most people don't have. Make ... more »

How to View Declassified Documents

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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You continue to have responsibilities when you view declassified documents. Despite attempts to get rid of all classified sections of a document, many are overlooked. Bring these discrepancies to the custodian when you're done viewing your documents... more »

How to Visit a School District Office

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A school district generally has one office with a small staff where the business of the district takes place. Teachers do not usually work in the office, but the staff of the superintendent and administrators can many times be found there. A ... more »

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