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In his most widely read volume, Mythologies, semiotician and philosopher Roland Barthes discusses the usage of political myth by left wing and right wing ideologues.

The mainstream media often portrays activists working for peace and justice as people on the fringe of society. This is a label that we have to work actively to overcome

Goldberg seeks to demonstrate that fascism is a socialist movement and therefore a misdirected term of abuse by the left-wing of right-leaning policies and politicians.

All eyes in the hockey world were on the 2006 NHL entry draft, where teams find their future superstars. Here is the complete list of NHL first-round draft picks.

Military man and leader of Venezuela for ten years, the often controversial Hugo Chávez has been at the forefront of a wave of democratic socialism in Latin America.

This week, President Obama decided to fight a court order forcing the release of photos alledging depicting torture. The decision puts him a political Catch-22

Explore debates about the American family. Is it in transformation or decline. The Progressive and Traditionalist approaches are reviewed.

The Zapatista army (EZLN) is marching to San Cristobal de las Casas today to announce the next phase of their campaign against the Mexican government.

The 2006-07 hockey season should be interesting in the Northeast Division, with all eyes on youngster Phil Kessel in Boston at Montreal's hot goaltender.

The mayhem continued in Ghana as Sudanese players were involved in a skirmish with Egyptian journalists on the eve of their crucial meeting in Group C.

A description of an important victory for the Royalists against the Roundheads during the early part of the English Civil War.

Father of modern Chinese Literature weaves brilliant imagery with modern anecdotes in his portrayal of early twentieth century China.

Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.

George Soros, radical philosopher and billionaire, is intent on creating a global open society; a one-world government based on the tenet that it cannot succeed.

Barack Obama has named Arne Duncan as his Secretary of Education. What are Duncan's goals? What criticism has he received?

Monumental civic architecture in Late Medieval Italian city states articulated values of an ideal society through design and functions of their town halls.

Since the end of World War II, how has Germany remembered its own citizens and others who tried to sabotage, rattle, and bring down Hitler's Nazi regime?

This engaging, beautifully illustrated political satire delivers a chilling vision of a frightening, highly likely picture of what our future may hold.

The award-winning film offers a poignant look at the last days in the life of one of Germany's heroines of the twentieth century.

Free versus fair trade; productivity and outsourcing; good or bad jobs; minimum wage vs. unemployment are opposing concepts indicative of American political principles.

Casey Hayden and Mary King wrote Sex and Caste and inadvertently launched the modern feminist movement.

The selection of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as Republican VP candidate may look like a step forward for women, but feminists are enraged by McCain's choice.

Paris 36 is set during the political turmoil of pre-WW II France. Centered around a cabaret, the story follows a group of people who refuse to surrender their dreams.

Rosa Luxemburg ranks among the most important Marxist theorists, activists and indeed revolutionaries of the 20th century.

After a busy off-season of trades and signings, fans in the Central Division will be watching some key veterans hit the ice. Here is a preview of the 2006-07 season.

The current NHL points leader, arguably the most dominating player in the game and two goalies at opposite ends of their careers make up this years candidates.

Nick Clegg is the leader of the Liberal Democrat political party and is the Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam.

Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.

Stéphane Mbia scored twice as the Indomitable Lions beat the 2004 champions in Kumasi to reach Thursday's semi final against hosts Ghana.

A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.

Samuel Eto'o made history in Kumasi as his penalty against Zambia made him the joint leading scorer in Cup of Nations history.

Who was the man behind the cinematic Count Dracula legend? Why did his meteoric rise to stardom end so tragically?

The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.

England manager Fabio Capello picked an attacking line-up for the World Cup qualification clash against the unfancied minnows of Kazakhstan.

A winner of five Stanley Cups and countless fights, the renowned enforcer went down swinging in his toughest battle.

George Galloway is a Member of Parliament in Great Britain. He is as known for his peace activism as for his politics --- in fact, the two are deeply connected.

France are always among the favorites for a handball event. That was the same case for the 2009 World Championship in Croatia. And France now have a third world title.

Immigration research has a new method for curbing illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico line: Invisible laser beams designed to measure stress levels of border crossers.

Jewish Voices For Peace is part of a new campaign to investigate the use of arms sold to Israel. The group says that Israel committed human rights violations in Gaza.

Horst Wessel, in his lifetime a barely known Nazi thug, became the greatest hero of the Third Reich after his violent death.

The three primary lfight controls of an aircraft enable it to move in all directions in three dimensions. Here is a brief account of how they work.

Goals from Vidic, Rooney and Berbatov meant the crucial match at Old Trafford finished Manchester United 3 - 0 Chelsea.

On October 25, the primary elections will be held in Italy in order to elect the first leader of the Democratic Party (PD), the largest political centre-left party.

We should be careful not to confuse criticisms of the BBC's editorial stance with the recent scandals over the apparent faking of contests.

An early casualty of the Great Depression was the long-decaying Spanish monarchy. Its fall ushered in eight years of dashed hopes ending in war and dictatorship.

The Sedin twins, who are currently on the Canucks, could very well end up in Toronto.

In the early part of the Korean War the South Korean military and police executed at least 5,000 civilians they feared would help the invading North Korean army.

Music and peace events go hand in hand. Here are some suggestions on how to use music at a peace event.

Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to sign the likes of Sean Avery or Wade Redden to long-term deals after all.

Despite his genuine concern for his subjects, often in times of natural disaster, there were three attempts on the life of Umberto I, the third resulted in his death.