Deconstruction is environmentally friendly and produces good jobs. This article explains why Colorado should pass legislation to require implementing deconstruction practices. Here’s why.
Words: 300 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Tamatha CampbellRepublican governor Rick Perry is emerging as a 2012 frontrunner for president. Despite several terms in Texas, he is only now becoming familiar to the general public. Who is Perry, and where exactly does he stand?
Words: 405 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Chris DeBrieEven in the most contentious of elections there are always reports of low voter turnout. Nonetheless, there are constantly efforts to entice citizens to the polls because of strong beliefs in the power of the vote. This article offers several examples, both historical and contemporary, of the importance of voting.
Words: 605 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Salem WashingtonOfficial surveys and man-on-the-street interviews show that Americans know surprisingly little about their basic rights as citizens guaranteed by the first two Amendments in the U.S. Constitution. This article briefly reviews these Amendments and explains some of the controversies concerning their interpretations.
Words: 846 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Salem WashingtonThe death penalty continues to be a volatile issue even after centuries of debate. It incites both conservatives and liberals with few on either side knowing crucial facts, e.g., who is most likely to receive the death penalty, and what are the costs of the death penalty system. Common beliefs are: “A person would not be convicted and sentenced if not guilty,” and “It saves taxpayers money because of the absence of long-term incarceration costs.” This article reviews the latest data regarding these issues.
Words: 1541 Downloads: 1 Category: Politics By: Eve ElliottA complete guide to the 5 major political parties in Canada: The Conservative Party, The Liberal Party, The New Democratic Party, Le Bloc Quebecois, and The Green Party. The origins and political platforms of each party are explained in detail.
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