Politics & Society

Politics & Society


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Politics & Society

Deputy Health Minister Ron Sapsford Resigns

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Deputy Health Minister Ron Sapsford has resigned. He is the latest casualty in the eHealth scandal. The resignation came on Friday November 13th 2009. more...

Twenty-Third Amendment to the US Constitution

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Constitution provided for a seat of government for the United States. It did not provide voting rights for those living there. more...

Is Voting Behaviour Determined by Social Class?

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

In Britain, the Labour Party used to be seen as the party of the working class, with the Conservative Party representing the Middle and Upper Classes. Are they still? more...

2009 World Food Summit on Food Security in Rome

In: World Hunger

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Never in the history of mankind have so many people been so hungry. Since 2007 rising food prices and economic crises have slowed progress towards alleviating hunger. more...

Jason Kenney Introduces New Citizenship Guide

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Immigration and Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney has introduced a New Citizenship Guide. The book will focus more on Canadian military, and political history more...

The US Constitution's Twenty-Second Amendment

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

In 1797 George Washington set a precedent that would be followed for 143 years. He retired from office after two terms. Franklin Roosevelt broke the tradition. more...

U.S.-Chinese Relations

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Despite the diplomatic comments about cooperation and mutual respect, there is a geopolitical contest going on between the United States and China. more...

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