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How to Organize a Memorial Day Peace Protest

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Memorial Day has traditionally been a day to recognize and honor soldiers who have been killed in war. In recent years, some groups have also made it a day to call on political leaders to support measures to achieve peace. A peace protest on ... more »

How to Organize a Speak Out Program

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A speak out is a public demonstration raising awareness around social and political issues. It is an opportunity to let a variety of different people’s voices ‘speak out’ and tell their stories on many sensitive issues. These are just a few ... more »

How to Override a Veto

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The United States Constitution establishes all three branches of government and lays out a plan of checks and balances, ensuring that one branch doesn't become too powerful. The ability of the House of Representatives and Senate to override a ... more »

How to Participate in a Primary Election

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Caucuses and primary elections are a little like those "pre-tests" you had in school. Here political parties decide which candidates they want to run in the next general election. Members must choose candidates that will represent the party's ... more »

How to Participate in a Resistance Movement

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A resistance movement is generally conceived as a refusal to obey an established government. While many people connect resistance movements to violent historical rebellions like the Revolutionary and American Civil Wars, modern resistance ... more »

How to Participate in Great Political Debates

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Are you passionate about politics? Do you like discussing and debating the issues? Participating in great political debate is a great way to spend your spare time!.. more »

How to Pick a Winning Presidential Candidate

By louisanastas

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I'm a lifelong political junkie and I'd like to think a principled person. Sometimes this combination can pose problems when shopping for a presidential candidate. I must admit that as I get older I am a bit more interested in following my head ... more »

How to Plan a Political Campaign Stop

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No matter where a candidate goes on the political campaign, it pays to make the place look like it is overflowing. Whether you expect 100 or 1,000 people, make sure the space is just small enough (yes, small enough) to handle them. This generates ... more »

How to Practice Social Conservatism

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Social conservatism is a personal political ideology that focuses more on what the individual or individual's community sees as a traditional moral structure. Although it would be short-sighted to assign a specific set of beliefs and positions as ... more »

How to Prepare Signs for a Political Demonstration

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Protest signs are a fundamental part of a political demonstration and are a relatively easy way to make a strong impact. Before you begin making yours, it is important to be aware of the qualities of an effective demonstration sign. Read on to ... more »

How to Prepare to Vote on Election Day

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Anyone can complain about the current state of affairs in the nation, but it takes someone with initiative to do anything about it. As U.S. citizens it's our responsibility to make our voices heard on a variety of issues that affect us. In order ... more »

How to Protect Civil Rights

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Civil rights are the personal rights and privileges bestowed to citizens by a national government. In the United States, civil rights include the freedoms contained in the First Amendment of the Constitution. There is protect against ... more »

How to Protect Civil Rights as a Woman

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Women have always been at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Whether they have been marching, picketing or quietly educating others, their involvement in protecting American's civil rights has been invaluable. Today you can easily become ... more »

How to Protect the Right to a Safe Abortion

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In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade struck down state laws that prohibited abortion and confirmed the right of a woman to seek a safe abortion. Since then, abortion has become a hot-topic issue. Anti-choice groups have sought to ... more »

How to Protect the Right to Bear Arms

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The right to bear arms, a controversial element of the United States Constitution, is at the center of a nationwide political, constitutional and ethical debate raging in America. The opponents of the right to bear arms are as passionate as its ... more »

How to Protect the Rights of Women in Prison

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Women prisoners are guaranteed certain rights according to the government that incarcerates them and according to world bodies such as the United Nations. Frequently, the rights of women in prison get overlooked and sometimes even trampled on. To ... more »

How to Quickly Learn Presidential History

By Scott Cavanagh

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American history is dominated by the actions and decisions of our presidents. Knowing at least a rudimentary history of the men that have held the office and some of the major events and decisions associated with them not only makes you a more ... more »

How to Read Conservative News

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Sometimes you may feel that it isn't worth reading anything written by the liberal media. Otherwise you might want a different perspective on world events. Reading the best in conservative journalism will meet either of these needs. Don't worry ... more »

How to Reduce the National Debt

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Except for a brief period, this county has endured an immense national debt for over 30 years. The money spent on debt service by the federal government is astronomical and it reduces funds available for other needs. It should be a goal of our ... more »

How to Register To Vote

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This article will show you how to register to Vote for the Election in 2008.. more »

How to Register to Vote

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So you have decided to get involved this year and vote. Or you have moved recently. Registering to vote is not difficult and the advent of the Internet has made it even easier. Remember, if you don't vote, you're not entitled to gripe about the ... more »

How to Report Government Waste

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We have all heard stories of government contractors being paid $5,000 for a hammer or $2,000 for a toilet seat. It is unlikely that you would uncover something like that, but it does not mean that you cannot come across some wasteful spending ... more »

How to Review State Props

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State propositions, or "props," offer voters the opportunity to pass vital legislation. The proposition process is used mainly in Western states due to the influence of Progressives in the early 20th century. You need to review state props if you ... more »

How to Run a Campaign Like Hillary Clinton

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Like her husband, Hillary Clinton has proved herself to be a tough campaigner. As the first First Lady to run for political office, she was elected to a New York Senate seat in 2000 and then reelected in 2006. However, the campaign that has best ... more »

How to Run a Campaign Like John McCain

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In the 2000 presidential election, John McCain was considered a long shot for the Republican nomination, while George W. Bush was considered the heavy favorite. While Bush did eventually win the nomination, he had to overcome a tough challenge by ... more »

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