Articles related to "Politician"

With the Mulroney/Schreiber affair soon to be back on the front pages, politicians are likely to see their tarnished reputations drop further.

Openly gay politicians hold elected office in a number of high profile places. Being open and up front about their sexuality has not deterred voters from supporting them.

Running for political office in the real world is hard and costs a lot of money. Becoming a politician in Sony's interpretation of the Star War's city is easier.

It isn't impossible for Joe or Josephine the plumber to run for office, Sara Palin did it. Learn where to begin and how to succeed on the political scene.

Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson's illustrious career included receiving the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize and becoming Prime Minister of Canada.

Lucrezia di Francesco Tornabuoni de Medici (1427 - 1482) was born, married and patroness to her home of Florence, Italy, during the early Renaissance (ca. 1450 - 1600).

Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.

Ever since Sarah Palin ran for vice president, the question has been asked what beauty pageants and public office may have in common. As it turns out: quite a lot.

The gang that couldn't shoot straight was not the only bunch of criminals to make dumb mistakes in committing their crimes. Some politicians are not too smart either.

While many are chagrined by the lack of ethical standards for politicians, there are those who confuse what is the standard measure of such conduct and what is not.

In the wake of scandals surrounding cabinet appointees and the Illinois Pay to-Play Senate candidate, the public wonders what ethical standards should we use and why?

With a growing environmental movement, pushing politicians in a green direction requires a familiarity with public policy procedures in regards to the environment.

Like fingerprints, politicians develop a unique home-style approach to gain popular support from constituents through interaction and issue development.

"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."

When politicians face questioning involving sworn testimony, one can measure their response differently than when tthey merely answer questions in a hearing or do we?

Thriving theatres and performers treated with suspicion survived during the lifetime of Queen Elizabeth I, but later went into decline under pressure.

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

In Philadelphia he set up his press, and printed pamphlets, paper, and of course his famous Poor Richard's Almanac.

Although unpopular in Congress when she voted against U.S. entry into war, Rankin worked for peace, women's rights and to end child labor.

Profiles of Black people who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to become world changers

In a ground-breaking agreement after talks in Poland, European politicians have voted by a large majority to introduce strong new climate change laws.

The mass media has always been interested in public figures' sexuality; this is clearly evidenced in the case of Quebec Canada politician Andre Boisclair.

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company announced a power rationing programme that will see residents go without power for three days a week.

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.

Every parent wants his child to be the best that he can be. In today's society, where are the good role models for kids with disabilities? Here are just a few.

Outrage over hurtful or foolish statements by politicians highlights the extremes of political correctness as well as the abiding sensitivity of American citizens.

Change in Afghanistan requires more political pressure on Karzai if the 2004 Afghan Constitution and International Covenants on human rights are to serve the people.

This well-known breed has attracted the attention of monarchs, politicians and generals with its out-sized personality.

CBS premiered The Good Wife on September 22, 2009. Featuring the wife of an adulterous politician, it is very timely, but is it too timely for viewers?

Great leaders have 4 important traits, vision, ability to motivate others, excellent problem solving ability and a roll up your sleeves and get stuck in attitude.

Bishop Thomas Tobin & Rep. Patrick Kennedy disagree on health care reform that includes abortion provisions. Tobin has asked pro-choice Kennedy to stop taking Communion.

High profile prisoners remain in the hands of the FARC rebels but the deaths of 11 politicians from Cali has appalled a hardened nation. On July 5 Colombians protest.

Following the Civil War, the Credit Mobilier company used taxpayer money to bribe politicians and make profits for railroad executives at the expense of the people.

The public outcry and mass resignations following the media's expose of MPs' spending is proof that the British press, democracy and morality is in good working order.

Many of Sarojini Naidu's poems are infused with political and social commentary; but, quite a few are simply musings on life; meditative and halcyonic.

Mussolini, known as Il Duce was an Italian dictator who created a fascist ideology and influenced a number of political figures during the second World War.

Brief biography of Benjamin Disraeli, an Englishman and literary figure, member of the Conservative Party, best known for fictions Sybil and Vivian Grey.

Coriolanus, immortalized by Shakespeare and soon on-screen by Gerard Butler, demonstrates the perils of politics and how quickly renown can disappear.

The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.

George Turner was a prominent Spokane, Washington lawyer and politician from about 1880 to the early 1900s. He served as a Supreme Court Justice and US Senator.

The Game by Derek Armstrong is a darkly comic take on reality TV that's full of twists, turns, and the occasional snake. Kellerman's Obsession is also interesting.

Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid

Iowa State voters indicated the top election issue is to change leadership by choosing presidential candidates with a new management style.

Between education, childrearing and eldercare, women have little time before mandatory retirement to build a career that goes beyond middle management or local government

Brief biography of Sir Winston Churchill, war time leader who led Britain to victory, was also a literary man and an artist.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

Üç Maymun (Three Monkeys) follows a fairly standard Hitchcockian formula: the wrong person(s) at the wrong time becomes carried away by events beyond their control.

E-Readers offer several advantages over traditional paper-based textbooks. E-Readers, or e-textbooks, are a means of providing texts to students via digital devices.

While opportunistic at times, Belinda Stronach has been an important figure on the Canadian political scene for the last three years, facing sexism on many occasions

New Orleans has a colorful history weighed down by the cronyism and corruption that continues to be an integral part of the city as it was in the days of Huey Long.