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By Jones39 0 comments
This article will teach readers how to analyze the desperate third nation concept... more »
By Librariangrrrl 0 comments
NARAL Pro-Choice America’s mission is to develop and sustain a constitutional basis for the establishment of a political process that guarantees every woman the right to make decisions regarding a full range of reproductive health choices that ... more »
By Faith Lawless 0 comments
Trying to pick a qualified candidate that would make an excellent President could be as easy as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. The moment you begin to believe that you may have chosen the best person for the job, the mudslinging ... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
Yes, you read the title correctly, the criminalization of prostitution endorses exploitation. But you may ask, how so? Isn't prostitution the very essence of exploitation? Doesn't its being against the law in most places mean that we're taking ... more »
By objection21 0 comments
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is a federal law aimed at improving the performance of students in all primary and secondary schools. This act focuses more on accountability of the schools and districts, and allowing parents more choices when ... more »
By objection21 0 comments
During the 1990s, a crime wave swept the country and in an effort to minimize the crime rate, many legislators began passing laws that targeted repeat offenders. These laws became known as "three strikes laws" because they required mandatory ... more »
By llreynolds 0 comments
Whether "City Hall" for you is a city, village, town, school or other special municipal unit, local governments have the most influence on our day-to-day lives. The water we drink, the streets we drive on, the policeman who checks on those noisy ... more »
By GreenMomma 2 comments
Never believe what you get in an email as a forward. Many times these are hoaxes. Always be sure to check the source and validity before assuming what you read is the truth... more »
By GreenMomma 1 comments
There's no doubt in anyone's mind that John McCain is as patriotic as they come. However, that's just about all most people know about him. If want to know the truth about John McCain and his politics, here's how... more »
By llreynolds 0 comments
One of our responsibilities as citizens is to get involved in the political life of our democracy. Let's face it: without our involvement it ceases to be a democracy. And with democracy go all sorts of things like individual rights and the ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Bodybuilding superstar, movie A-lister and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been called many things but, until now, he'd never been called "green." The governator has distinguished himself on his environmental credentials lately by ... more »
By Desula 6 comments
As the 2008 Elections grow closer it is time to think about how you can help your candidate take the office he/she is running for. This goes for every elected office from your county to the president of the country. If you are pulling for a ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
We get to pass judgment on our elected leaders every time they come up for re-election, but occasionally one of them seriously misbehaves. When this happens, it's possible to remove that person from office by a process called impeachment. Laws do ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
While some people are content with armchair politics, others want to be in the fray, taking action to support what they believe. If you want to join a support group that champions the Republican party or some form of conservative values, take the ... more »
By momoftwingirls 3 comments
What are those are funny looking clouds in the sky. Those are not funny clouds my friends, they are chemtrails. Chemtrails, what are chem trails and how would I know what to look for? A chemtrail is just that, a chemical spray over the land ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees "...the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." This includes demonstrating in Washington D.C. So you have decided to redress a ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Passing a federal law in the US is no easy task. Miles of red tape and complex bureaucratic procedures make this a difficult objective to accomplish. With some expertise and knowledge of the maze of congress, you may be able to help pass a ... more »
By brandy1123 0 comments
who to vote for.. more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
In a political demonstration, people come together to show their opinion about government policies or leaders' actions. There is usually a rally, march, picket line or sit-in. The more people participate, the greater their impact. Follow these ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
A bad mayor can have a large influence on a city within a very short amount of time. When a city population bands together, it can recall a mayor who is found to be corrupt, incompetent or unfit to lead. The trend of recalling wayward mayors in ... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
The term "kitsch" is variously defined and through exploration of some of its definitions this article aims to aid readers in recognizing its occurrences. For those unfamiliar with the term, here's a hint of what we're talking about - the ... more »
By Michael Motta 3 comments
In researching kitsch for an article I wrote on it, I came across the following description: "Kitsch does not analyze culture but repackages and stylizes it. Kitsch reinforces established conventions, appealing to mass tastes and gratifying ... more »
By Mike 1 comments
Election day is not too far away. Are you registered? If not, here are the steps to get you started... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
Ron Paul's rise from a little-known Texas congressman to a political sensation in the 2008 presidential election was fueled largely by his campaign's unique use of the Internet. Paul's campaign used the Internet to organize, fund raise and reach ... more »
By Hapworth 2 comments
In recent news, our presidential candidates' patriotism has been questioned. It brings to mind just how do we, as Americans, show our patriotism?.. more »