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Articles related to "Citizen"
Cornell Lab of Ornithology The Cornell Lab of Ornithology conducts research, aids bird conservation, educates students and the public, and involves ordinary citizens in science. cornell lab of ornithology • cornell laboratory of ornithology • birds • research • conservation
Non-Violent Protest Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians. activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Florida Snowbird Support Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more. snowbird • florida snowbirds • snowbird florida • snowbird living • florida hurricane preparation
Cherokee and Slavery Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation. cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
The Whiskey Rebellion A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens. war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
Terrorism: Politics By Other Means? Terrorism is the new political movement to get things done the way you want instead of using overt war or diplomacy to achieve your goals as a nation-state. state-supported terrorism • iran • libya • syria • government-supported terrorism
160 Years on The Border The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country. pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
The Last Stand of the Spartans The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece. 300 • spartan • spartans • hoplite • xerxes
Buying a Car Today Fuel efficiency and safety aren’t the only considerations when thinking about buying a car. Should you consider a hybrid this time around? And, where do you start your au buying a car • new • hybrid • lexus • rx
Southeastern Arizona's Borderlands The border region in Southeast Arizona blends the industrial and cultural histories of Mexico and the United States into a vibrant picture of Spanish-American life. southeastern arizona's borderlands • agua prieta mexico • douglas arizona • border region in southeast arizona • cultural histories of mexico and the united states
The Vain Peaceful Noise Thoreau held a negative view of his contemporaries, disdaining what he observed as mercenary materialism, unlike an earlier period when bravery and freedom were valued. the vain peaceful noise • a thoreauvian complaint • henry david thoreau • american independence • britain
Micah Challenge Micah Challenge invites nations to adopt 8 Millenium Goals in order to halve global poverty by the year 2015. All 191 united nations member states have promised to achieve these goals... halve global poverty • millenium goals • wea • micah challenge • micah network
An Example of Factions democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Barbara Kingsolver's "A Year in the Life" details how her family attempted to eat only foods produced within a 100-mile radius of their farm in Virginia. How did they do? locavore • barbara kingsolver • steven hopp • camille kinsolver • local foods
Inside Men Auteurs pandering to the lowest common denominator. Today, with Inside Man, Spike Lee. Yesterday, with The Stranger,Orson Welles. inside • man • spike • lee • welles
Who Was Jean Lafitte? A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate. jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
Potatoes and Tobacco from America Sir George Weymouth captures five Native Americans. He takes them back to England. Potatoes and tobacco from the New World are introduced to England. colonizing the new world • george weymouth • maine • ralph lane • raleigh
Some Squirrelly Thoughts on a Rainy Spring Afternoon thoughts about the pros and cons of living with squirrels rodents • animal intelligence • animal behavior • beatrix potter • white house squirrels
Agi Mishol’s ‘Woman Martyr’ Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom. agi mishol • woman martyr • yehuda amichai • woman suicide bomber • hebrew university
American Whiskey Trail Northbound Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there! american whiskey trail • get a good drink • history with a twist • canyons of lower manhattan • fraunces tavern
Dog Intelligence/Temperament When choosing a dog, breed intelligence and temperament, among other things, are important considerations. If you already have a dog, how does your breed measure up? dog breeds • dog intelligence • dog temperaments • dog temperament testing • american temperament testing society
Family Friendly Cruises Family cruises can be a wonderful getaway with the kids. You have a contained, and rather safe, environment. The family can see sites and cities with ease. You won't stay in any destination long enough for kids to get bored. Not all cruise lines are created equal when it comes to families. Here are tips to find the perfect family friendly cruise. family • friendly • cruises • family-friendly • ships
Moses Austin Moses Austin starts a colony in Spanish Missouri, then travels to Texas and obtains a Spanish land grant there. moses austin • spanish missouri colonization • spanish texas colonization • westward migration • virginia lead mines
Raised Bed Gardening Raised bed gardening has been shown to produce nearly twice as much as conventional vegetable gardens in less space. Raised bed gardening tips and gardening ideas... raised bed gardening • gardening tip • gardening idea • sally morton • raised beds
Sazerac: The Official Cocktail? Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected. sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
Trouble and Her Friends Review of the science fiction novel Trouble and her Friends by Melissa Scott.
"Please select..." Automated telephone answering isn't just a nuisance. It poses an ethical issue. automated • automated answering • on hold • bird flu • governments
Atlanta Dogwood Festival This popular festival, over 70 years in the making, is now dog free but still as popular. atlanta dogwood festival • piedmont park • atlanta activities • trees atlanta • frisbee dogs
Census Records A census tracks more than just the number of people living in a country. There is plenty of genealogical information in US and Canadian census records. census records • census • genealogy • genealogical • free
Obama and Clinton Eye Puerto Rico With less than three months remaining in a hotly contested primary season, Puerto Rico's delegates may decide the identity of the Democratic nominee. puerto rico democratic race • puerto rico obama clinton • puerto rico delegates • anibal acevedo-vila • anibal acevedo-vila obama
Vestal Virgins of Rome Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them. vestal virgin • celibacy • roman history • tiber • temple of vesta
Vlad the Impaler Becomes Dracula The story of Vlad the Impaler, or the real "Dracula" is one of early psychological damage, revenge, and betrayal. vlad drakul • vlad the impaler • vlad tepes • vampires • vampirism
Who is Socrates? This article touches on who one of the most important philosophical figures of Ancient Greece, who layed out the foundation for Western philosophy as we know it today. socrates • greek philosopher • ancient greece • plato • history
Reframing Genocide The Australian government and media are now trying to reframe native genocide and human rights abuses as being caused by Aboriginal culture and "self-governance". aboriginal child rape • aboriginal community dysfunction • self-governance • aboriginal sovereignty • aboriginal incest
Samuel Fraunces Renowned for his good food, drink and public house - Samuel Fraunces also a spy and good friend to Washington. Was he also a black man? fraunces • revolution • west indies • prelude to revolution • patriot
School Choice Each year, more students in the United States are enrolling in schools of choice rather than schools of residence. This can be a difficult process in some states. school choice • vouchers • crossing district lines • student transfers • open enrollment
Aboriginal Structured Violence All we need is a great big... knife fight! The benefits of structured social violence in Indigenous societies in comparison to more chaotic "civilised" violence. indigenous violence • aboriginal violence • social violence • racial violence • indigenous culture
Bribery: The Acceptable Crime Bribery, by any name, is universal. Its styles may be different from place to place, but its substance is always the same. crime • bribery • bribe • corruption • influence peddling |
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