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The unforeseen consequences in membership to the Delian League and how Athens established imperialistic control over her allies.

On January 9, 2009 the Illinois House impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The impeachment included thirteen accusations.

Political power abuse for personal gain and power by elected officials and appointees is as rampant today as it was during the 18th Century.

Would you change students grades if ordered by administration to do so? This teacher refused and lost her job.

The development of the impeachment process at the federal level in the United States, highlighting famous cases that have demonstrated and tested its use.

Is a system where corporations control most of the media a hindrance to democracy, or a helper? Here are arguments for and against the corporate media system.

Seven state employees will testify in a legislative inquiry trying to determine if Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power by firing a government official.

It was the reign of King Charles I which was perhaps more than anything else responsible for initiating the conflict which led, ultimately, to the English Civil War.

Many law enforcement professionals, unaware that serious crimes are committed when powers of attorney are abused, often fail to treat such matters seriously.

The covenant is a supernatural thriller about four boys descended from a long line of witches, and the trouble that ensues with the arrival of the long lost 'fifth son'.

This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.

As many cases of ethical violations make the news, it becomes more important to understand the idea of ethics as it has evolved from its philosophical roots.

Historians and political scientists announced the Top 10 Mistakes of American Presidents. In all cases conflict, conceit, concealment or promiscuity are evident.

A dirty cop in a corrupt detective unit comes to a crisis of conscience as he witnesses the good die and the rotten thrive due to his own part in the abuse of power.

As war and rebellion become inevitable, it's decision time on Babylon 5. The heavy duty third season of the science fiction saga comes to DVD.

Piglet is a timid and anxious little creature, but he embodies more than first meets the eye........

A look at Padraig Lenihan and Tadhg O'hAnnrachain's discussion of the Irish Confederate War, including outside influence, strategy and other topics.

Two recent deaths in the Minneapolis community at the hands of the police department have again raised questions about the impartiality of those who protect and serve.

Why is it that some MMORPG Guilds fall apart? What can be done to raid successfully, keep fun levels high and online worlds intact? The issue is communication!

Religious leaders in Zimbabwe have become more critical of Robert Mugabe, culminating in an open letter written to the president over Easter. But Mugabe now fires back.

The CEO of numerology, the number 8, has to work extra hard to follow the path of light and love, otherwise their negative traits may truly outweigh the positive ones.

The stock market keeps dropping as Obama rises in the presidential polls. Is his rhetoric about raising taxes on capital gains scaring investors?

Filled with soaring rhetoric, Barack Obama's address to a crowd over 1.5million strong was inspired, drawing comparisons with John F. Kennedy's speech of 1961.

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, reaffirms the fact that he has no desire to seek re-election for a third consecutive term.

In 1828 a teller at the Bank of Australia discovered that thieves had tunnelled into the vault and stolen £14,000, infuriating authorities and amusing the general public.

Never fear, Harry Potter fans, J.K Rowling's best-loved series might be done but the magic isn't over yet. Check out these magical, mysterious Harry Potter read-alikes.

Assigning rotating jobs in an elementary school classroom is a great way to teach responsibility and keep the classroom environment well-run and enriched.

Should students be able to rate their professors anonymously on teacher evaluation websites? Here are some arguments for and against these sites.

Thousands of parents entrust their children into the hands of coaches every year. Discipline is one of the lessons learned in sports, but at what price to the athlete?

The third largest illegal market in the world, human trafficking is the current slavery that did not end with the civil war.

The Republicans and Democrats monopolize political power in the United States, and the two-party system no longer serves the interests of the nation.

Bosch, famous for fantastic imagery like half-human beasts and flying fish to illustrate religious themes, created The Conjurers to convey concern for human gullibility.

Abuse violence has increased towards disabled people. Special needs children are vulnerable. Studies show that most perpetrators are family members or paid caregivers.

The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich refuses to resign despite accusations based on wire-tapped conversations suggesting that he attempted to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat

On Friday, October 10th, 2008, the Associated Press reported that state investigators found that Republican VP Nominee Sarah Palin abused her powers as Gov. of Alaska.

Does calling them "problem plays" simply allow us to ignore the parts of Shakespeare we find uncomfortable to modern taste?

When the kid who reads the morning announcements is brutally murdered, Cartman steps in to replace him. However, like anything Cartman does, he takes it a bit too far.

Elder abuse and neglect takes many forms and is too often unreported. Learn how to recognize the different types of elder abuse and where to turn for help.

Unconstitutional acts passed by Congress to control dissent and foreign influence

The failure of Henry III, King of England, to properly address the grievances of his nobles led first to dissent and then to war.

The ideas of John Locke can be found in the United States Declaration of Independence as well as in the modern political views of government.

The 1970s ushered in radical new forms and approaches to making art that continue to impact cultural practices today.

In the post-9/11 world, there has been much talk about suspended freedoms and loss of civil liberties, and the "abolishment" of habeas corpus. But what does this mean?

Brief biography and works of French great thinker Voltaire, known for Candide and Philosophical Letters.

Bullying doesn't just happen in the schoolyard; 39% of employees experience workplace bullying. Bullies, be alert: October is Bully Prevention Month.

It is a well-established historical fact that Democracy began with the Greeks; but how similar was this system to those in the modern world?

Balinese cats are similar to the Siamese in both looks and temperament, but are differentiated by their longer fur and plumed tails.

Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.

Cats posses an aura of mystery. Witches are believed to have familiars. What better animal to choose than cats? And, what better animal to persecute along with witches?