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Articles related to "Legislatures"
The Gay Marriage Debate A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place. history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
Tales from the West Texas Dust Special wrapup of the 76th Legislature through an interview with Rep. Carl Isett (R--Lubbock) carl islett • republican representative • lubbock • texas legislature • texas politics
Tales from the West Texas Dust Part II of an interview with Rep. Carl Isett. carl islett • republican representative • lubbock • texas politics • texas legislature
Charter Schools: Jury's Out Charter Schools were to be the magic bullet for education. Make schools small, lift regulations and see what we can do! charter schools • achievement • michigan • legislatures • ohio
Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes. alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
The Female Advantage I am writing a series of articles on How to Run for Public Elective office . . .there articles are written for women and men who are couragous enough to try it. women • politics • campaigns • elective office • public office
The Framers and the Sovereign In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people. we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
Spanish General Election Results Despite an economic downturn and rising unemployment, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriquez Zapatero and his Socialist Workers' Party won Spain's 2008 General election. spain general election 2008 cortes generales • prime minister jose luis rodriguez zapatero • socialist workers party psoe • congress of deputies • peoples party pp
Aloha Airlines Declares Bankruptcy Luxury vacations in Maui, Kauai and others in the Hawaii island chain may be temporarily inconvenienced by Aloha shutting down. Are there larger ramifications as well? aloha airlines declares declaring bankruptcy • hawaii based air carrier • luxury travel travelers trips • maui big island kauai oahu • transpacific flights
Ida Wells-Barnett A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights. ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Poltics and Baseball Don't Mix Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans. leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Tales from the West Texas Dust Part VI of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson randy williamson • rosie williamson • ex-convicts • prisons
The Rise of Abraham Lincoln Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty. politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
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
The Local Politics of Lincoln Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder. early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
America's First Government This essay examines the balancing of states' rights and national power in The Articles of Confederation. america's first government • balancing national and state powers in the article • balancing of states' rights and national power in • drafting the articles of confederation • compromises between national power and states’ rig
A Look at the Provinces, Part II: Alberta The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta alberta • province • edmonton • calgary • alta
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire – Part II This article concludes the story of the tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company that killed 146 people in 1911.
Spain - Government Profile Spain, a unified country since 1492, has developed a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. kingdom spain government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy constitutional monarchy • capital madrid • unified country 1492
Home to Montpelier James Madison retires to Virginia but returns to politics when John Adams and his Federalists threaten the freedoms that were guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. james madison • john adams • federalists • virginia • freedoms guaranteed in the bill of rights
James Madison James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson. james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
Legislative Update for Recreational Boaters Keep abreast of new regulations both state wide and national. boating safety • boating courses • boating regulations • boats
How many more Suicides until We are Heard? fibromyalgia and the lack of support from our physicians, government officials, and the media. fibromyalgia • awareness day
High Stakes in 2000 Why Election 2000 has especially high stakes. election 2000 • presidential elections • us
The War on Drugs An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs. constitution • mandatory minimums • drugs • congress • narcotics
Nova Scotia Elections A Look at the Nova Scotia Elections, the Leaders, the Platforms... canada • maritimes • atlantic canada • elections • pc
Voucher Momentum The movement to school choice appears to be gaining momentum. educational choice • voucher • vouchers • milwaukee • inner city schools
"The Great Meddler" Who was the "Great Meddler?" the grate meddler • aspca • animal rights • animal protection • humane societies
"Men Are Born Free" On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head. french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
Maryland Steps Forward Maryland is established by Lord Baltimore as a haven for Catholics and freedom of worship for other Christian religions. george and cecilius calvert • lord of baltimore • maryland • freedom of religion • catholic
New Zealand Daycare Changes in the laws governing childcare workers in New Zealand move toward trust and inclusion. new zealand • daycare • childcare • chilcare law • daycare law
A Checklist of IMF Reforms A Laundry List of IMF Reforms international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
Interview with Tammy Passwater An interview with experienced child advocate, Tammy Passwater. tammy • passwater • interview • child • welfare
Quakerism in the 18th Century Article on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the 18th century. religious society of friends • quakerism • 18th century • quietism • consolidation
Self-Directed Learning Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development. self-directed learning • adult education • informal education • u.s. census bureau • congressional research service
Alcohol Laws in Rural Alaska Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems. alaska local option • alcohol abuse in rural alaska • alcohol related crime • alcohol regulations in bush alaska • violent crime and alcohol in alaska
America Takes Toddling Steps America grew as new settlements were established. Most often the expansion was for economical reasons. All was regulated by British rule. early settlements in the new world • america • massachusetts and maine • new hampshire and connecticut • massachusetts bay towns of dorchester and newton
Delaware and the English First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant. governor stuyvesant of new netherlands • new amstel • colonial america • new sweden • duke of york
Harvard Supports Online Poker Massachusetts is seeking to ban online poker, but some Harvard students and professors oppose. online poker • support online poker • massachusetts casino bill • massachusetts gaming bill • deval patrick
How to Lower Textbook Costs College textbook prices have climbed 240% since 1986, says U.S. Bureau of Labor. Here's how Congress, students and professors are trying to slow down the rising costs. lower textbook costs • make textbooks affordable campaign • textbook bundling • student public interest research groups pirg • get by without the books
Johnny Fitzgerald Comes Home John Fitzgerald is elected mayor of Boston and throws out many people in order to give his friends jobs. Many of those friends are saloonkeepers and bartenders. john fitzgerald • boston in massachusetts • james jackson storrow • political graft • napoleon
Lawmaker David Dudley Field A brief look at the man who helped to reform and revise the codes of civil, criminal and common law in the state of New York. david dudley field • dudley field • new york state code of lawslaw reform in new york • reorganization of the judiciary • rev. david dudley field
Ohio Racing Headed for Slots? Bordered on three sides by states that have slots generated revenues at its race tracks, does Ohio need to get on board to see its equine industry growth survive? ohio harness horsemen's association • ohio thoroughbred breeders & owners • ohio horsemen's benevolent and protective associat • scioto downs • stacy (christy) cahill
Problem Solving for Students Problem solving is necessary for more than math and technology careers. It is important for students to be exposed critical thinking situations while in diverse groups. 21st century workplace • problem solving skills • critical thinking • technology curriculum • students solve problems
Protecting Homeschoolers Rights Knowing that there is an organization that is willing to ensure the rights of homeschoolers throughout the United States makes homeschooling easier for us all. home school legal defense association • homeschool legal defense association • homeschool laws • michael farris • hslda
Surprises for Dem. Primaries in Connecticut The Democrats in Connecticut turned out to choose their Democratic representatives for state rep & state senate. The race provided Connecticut with some shocking results. auden grogins • robert keeley • connecticut democratic primarys • bridgeport • ezeikiel santiago
Teacher Shortage Looming Baby boomers are one-third of today's teachers. When they retire, who will teach the children? There is growing concern that we will have a serious teaching shortage. teacher shortages • baby boomers • math • special ed • science |
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