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Articles related to "The Supreme Court"
Hate Crimes Legislation- Are They Constitutional? This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws. hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
Olmstead Victory or Defeat in disguise A ruling which may hurt the disabled of America as well as those in other countries. olmstead • supreme court america • civil rights • employment • disabled
Supreme Court tosses Pooh case Top court refuses to hear copyright appeal by Clare Milne, grand-daughter of Winnie the Pooh creator. winnie the pooh • lawsuit • supreme court • a.a. milne • disney
The Next Chief Justice Clarence Thomas should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. clarence thomas • supreme court decisions • justice • chief justice
VIA Rail Supreme Court Decision The Supreme Court of Canada has found that VIA Rail must make its Renaissance rail cars accessible to persons in wheelchairs. VIA has not yet replied. via rail • supreme court of canada • trains • wheelchairs on trains • council of canadians with disabilities
NY v. Tom F.: Impact on Special Ed While the vote means that NYC will have to pay Tom F.'s bills for the private education of his son, Gilbert, the issue remains unresolved for most Americans. paying for special education • idea 2004 • special education private school • supreme court special education • new york v tom f
Indian Gaming A simple bingo game created a firestorm that would eventually lead to economic self-determination of hundreds of Native American nations. indian gaming • national indian gaming association • indian gaming regulatory act • national indian gaming commission • oneida nation
Supreme Court of India for strict automobile emission norms. Supreme Court of India for strict automobile emission norms.Till now automobile manufacturers were easy about emission standards and had successfully lobbied in the government to postpone or relax emission norms automobile pollution • automobile emissions • standards • legislation • india
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
President Franklin Roosevelt The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office. president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Attorney Advertising Rules The U.S. Supreme Court okayed advertising by lawyers in the 1977 Bates-vs-The State Bar of Arizona case, but the Internet, blogs and abuses spawn more arguments. attorney advertising rules • lawyer advertising • bates vs state bar arizona • attorney blogs • peer pressure not advertise
Causes of the Civil War: "Bleeding Kansas" and the Dred Scott Decision causes of the civil war • bleeding kansas • dred scott decision
Terror suspect left in the limbo Mohamed Harkat's case takes a turn as he receives bail, faces a deportation order, and the government loses its bail appeal. But the final word is the Supreme Court's. harkat • terror suspect • terrorism • national security • threat
To Burn or Not to Burn! Issues - Flag Burning election issues • flag burning • political • politics • campaigns
Six Nations Land Rights "They will always be the colonists and they will always have to negotiate with us. And if they don't negotiate in good faith, there will always be trouble." mohawk nation • six nations • six nations blockade • ontario indigenous • canada land rights
Original Understanding Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution. original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
The Concerns of Libertarian Youth This article outlines a few of the concerns of young people with Libertarian leanings, whose causes include ending curfew laws, zero-tolerance policies, and boot camps for troubled youth. teenagers • libertarian • public schools • curfews • zero-tolerance policies
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
The Making of A Counter-Culture, Part II: Civil Rights A look at another of the Revolution's causes, the Civil Rights movement. A basic timeline of important events with explanation, from Rosa Parks to Selma, Alabama. civil rights • rosa parks • martin luther king • 60s • sixties
The Marshall Trilogy Chief Justice John Marshall and the three cases that form the basis of American Indian Law the marshall trilogy and american indian law • the marshall trilogy • chief justice john marshall • chief justice john marshall and the marshall trilo • john marshall
Yeltsin's Purge Part II: The Expanding Vortex Kiriyenko's nomination is now featuring dialogue and some endorsements as the battle encompasses all of Russia's economic policy. kiriyenko • yeltsin • duma • russia • kremlin
Bulgaria: Government Profile Independent for 100 years, the Republic of Bulgaria is a democratic republic whose government includes 28 provinces and executive, legislative, and judicial branches. republic bulgaria democratic government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • independent ottoman empire september 22 1908 • march 3 1878
Historic Photos of Tallahassee A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee. historic photos of tallahassee • tallahassee history • andrew n. edel • book review of historic photos of tallahassee • history of florida's capital city
Pro-Choice Essay supporting Proposition 226 in California. proposition 226 • communications workers of america versus beck • political contributions
Report Sexual Harrassment at Work Once women endured rude or sexy remarks, touches, pats, and catcalls at work but now the Supreme Court underlines your right to report such behavior without fear. sex at work • sexual harrassment • sexy behavior at work • harrassment • sheila white
Same-Sex Marriage in California California same-sex couples can now get a marriage license, but rights are limited in other states and may end in California if the marriage amendment passes in November. same sex marriage in california • same sex marriage license • gay marriage in california • gay marriage license california • proposition 8 california
Trail of Tears In response to the Indian Removal Act, the United States government relocated the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Choctaw tribes to a new territory in Oklahoma. trail of tears • indian removal act • five civilized tribes • cherokee • choctaw
Appointing a Power of Attorney Discussing your wishes with regards to life and death issues can be as uncomfortable and controversial as discussing politics or religion. right to die issues • make your decisions known • life and death wishes • terri schiavo • power of attorney for health care
Estonia: Government Profile The Republic of Estonia, a former Soviet republic, has developed a functional representative democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. republic estonia government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • former soviet • capital tallinn
Family Guy Sued Again Music publisher Bourne Inc. sues Family Guy, claiming show rewrote the Disney ballad When You Wish Upon a Star with anti-Semitic lyrics. family guy • lawsuit • twentieth century fox • the cartoon network • when you wish upon a star
Monaco - Government Profile Monaco, a sovereign nation and French protectorate since 1861, has developed a constitutional monarchy, with executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. principality monaco government profile • political framework structure • constitutional monarchy capital • sovereign nation 1861 french protectorate • treaty versailles international policies align
Portugal: Government Profile A monarchy until 1910, the Portuguese Republic has developed a parliamentary representative democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. portuguese republic government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • capital lisbon • kingdom portugal revolution
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
Sweden - Government Profile Sweden, a monarchy since 1523, has developed a parliamentary representative constitutional democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. kingdom sweden government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy constitutional monarchy • capital stockholm • independence 1523 gustav vasa
Switzerland - Government Profile Switzerland, featuring a direct democracy and policy of neutrality, has developed a federal republic, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. switzerland swiss confederation government profile • political framework structure • representative democratic republic neutralitiy • capital bern • direct democracy
Tales from the West Texas Dust Part VI of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson randy williamson • rosie williamson • ex-convicts • prisons
Voucher Momentum The movement to school choice appears to be gaining momentum. educational choice • voucher • vouchers • milwaukee • inner city schools
Buchanan Again Examination of recent issues with regard to Patrick Buchanan. Should Buchanan run as a Reform Party candidate? What should be the reaction of the GOP. Is Buchanan an anti-Semite? patrick buchanan • american politics • reform party • candidate • elections
Americans culture junkies: Poll A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government. poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
The Golden Years of the Capone Era Review of the early years of Capone's reign as the master of the underworld in Chicago. With the events leading to his income tax court case and the St. Valentine Massacre. manny sullivan decision • income tax evasion • bugs moran • frankie yale • adonis club massacre
Androscoggin River Still Polluted Thirty-seven years after the passage of the CWA, many rivers remain severely polluted. A new bill brings Clean Water issues back into the public eye. clean water act • cwa • water pollution • maine's androscoggin river • algal blooms
Benefits of the IRA The Indian Reorganization Act provided several short-term benefits, but what about the long-term effect? indian reorganization act • ira • john collier • american indians • wheeler-howard act
Congress Raises Indecency Fine Congress raised the indecency fine tenfold. What is that saying about us? indecency • indecency fine • fcc • kevin martin • without a trace
Doctrine of Discovery: Today Based on 500-year-old papal bulls the Doctrine of Discovery is still used by many nations to justify control over Aboriginal lands. doctrine of discovery • francisco de vitoria • francesco de vitoria • de vitoria • reflectio des indis |
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