Articles related to "Legislators"

With courage, determination, and a positive spirit, Rosemary Brown fought against racism, sexism, and economic injustice in Canada and globally.

Even though the FED and US Treasury had rescued three financial institutions and two investment banks just days before, their message of woe startled legislators.

Independent learning, requires proactive living. As a home educator, it's more important than ever to be able to speak out on your own behalf.

Louisiana Legislature finally approved the Sazerac as New Orleans' official cocktail. It took 10 House and Senate votes to finally give the USA an official mixed drink.

Marjorie "Midge" Miller passed away at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of work and activism promoting the rights of women as a former legislator and advocate.

This brand new application gives every citizen the ability to see how their representatives vote on the issues so they can stay informed.

Rights are either positive or negative rights. Positive right is when you ask someone to do something for you. Negative is when you ask someone to stop doing something.

Gardasil, the controversial vaccine that helps prevent some cases of cervical cancer, now is required for women entering the United States.

Around 10 million Kenyans are at risk of starvation even after the government launched an ambitious Ksh. 24 billion Relief Plan to aid famine victims.

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow pharmacies to refuse to stock or distribute emergency contraception.

Gifted children are blessed with parents and educators willing to advocate for them. The NAGC combines those powerful forces into a strong voice.

The South Carolina General Assembly has passed a law that allows production of a license plate that reads "I Believe," which violates the Constitution.

The tax code is complicated. The FairTax will simplify it so that every taxpayer can understand it, but that doesn't mean that it is without fault.

This article lists the 16 Mormons who currently serve in the 110th U.S. Congress and comments on their comparative voting records.

The Cheyenne Club in Wyoming: Catered to the elite, high-ranking professionals, wealthy businessmen, prominent cattlemen, and state and federal legislators.

Abraham Lincoln's first foray into politics featured a strict adherence to destructive Whig Party economic policies and minimal attention to the slavery issue.

If North Carolina becomes an example, state legislatures may lower the number of mandated instructional days and increase the number of students in classes.

Two major institutions in the Philippine government foster graft and corruption at the national level through allocation of funds and contract irregularities.

West Virginia legislator Jeff Eldridge has introduced a bill that calls for a statewide ban on Barbies. But many of his constituents and fellow lawmakers question it.

As far as documentaries go, it is entirely manipulative and lop-sided and perhaps not as thorough as it could have been, but every moment is engaging and enjoyable.

The 1860 U.S. presidential election was one of the most contentious ever. Four candidates vied for the nation's highest office. The underdog, Abraham Lincoln, won.

Feminist activism today isn't as vibrant as it once was, but these ideas can get you started organizing around key issues.

A guide to online actions you can take to protect wildlife, curb greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthier planet.

America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.

Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.

Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.

Gov. Bobby Jindal was roundly criticized for his GOP response to Obama's Congressional speech, but national critics missed some mistakes that may haunt him in the future.

Politicans take the high road when orating on the horrors of child sex crimes but their attempts to balance victims rights and those of the accused sometimes defy reason.

A Vermont legislator last week said he wanted to vote for same sex marriage but his religion wouldn't let him. Is this a case of double standards?

The legality of same sex unions is in the news again because of an Iowa court decision and Vermont legislation. Here is a new look at problem-solving for this issue.

Panama was settled by Spain in the 16th century and gained independence in 1821. It was part of Gran Colombia, attached to the modern nation of Columbia.

With the poorest people in Illinois separated from the rest of the state and secluded in specific areas of inner cities, poverty can only worsen and expand.

In counties like McDowell and Mingo, or cities like Huntington and Morgantown, there is a disproportionate amount of people living in poverty compared to the rest of WV.

Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected.

More than 8 million children in the U.S. are uninsured. Studies show that when children don't have health insurance they don't access health care for preventative care.

The Tennessee Legislature overrode a veto to pass a law allowing individuals with concealed carry permits to bring firearms into restaurants and bars that serve alcohol.

Apropos of Valentine's Day, a federal appeals court has struck down Texas' law against sex toys, using the landmark privacy case Lawrence v. Texas as a precedent.

The fight between president Andrew Jackson and the president of the second Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was not only over the BUS, but over democracy also.

Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.

Today's economy will drastically affect the nation's vulnerable population. What can be done within our communities and Government to prevent patient abuse and neglect?

The only constitutional amendment ever repealed was the 18th which had ushered in Prohibition. The experiment ended on Dec. 5, 1933, with ratification of the 21st.

The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 attempted to regulate federal administrative agencies, but its failure led to the Freedom of Information Act in 1966.

Most states still have a death penalty. But even in those states, death sentences and executions are becoming rare. Is this a trend toward abolition of the death penalty?

Many people today question whether religious or philosophical truth is possible to know. The Founding Fathers didn't.....and thankfully so.

Discover what the National Transportation Safety Board has identified as critical needs for improving boating safety in the United States

A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.

In the mid-1850s, a political group called the Know-Nothings was very influential in America. It was believed that Abraham Lincoln sympathized with this party.

Most non-profit organizations can - and should - lobby for their cause, as long as they follow the IRS's rules.

For decent treatment and integrity in their work, Cesar Chavez and the thousands that believed in him jeopardized their lives.

That wonderful one-hoss shay immortalized in the famous Oliver Wendell Holmes poem was a real one that can be seen in a Pittsfield, MA museum.