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2009 Canada Post Christmas Holiday Schedule: Suggested International and Canadian Mailing Dates

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Schenk vs. United States and Freedom of Speech: Oliver Wendell Homes Establishes Clear and Present Danger Test

In: Law

By: Feature Writer James Lincoln Ray

Child Pornography Charges Dropped: Virus Implanted Images on Defendant's Laptop

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

Row Over Misspelling of Dead Soldier's Name: Brown is Attacked for Misspelling the Name of a War Casualty

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Is The U.S. Becoming a Third World Country? America Has the Highest Income Disparity in The Developed World

In: American Affairs

By: Mary Spierling

Expunging or Sealing Florida Criminal Records: Clearing a Florida Criminal History to Aid in Finding a Job

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Repatriation of Troops Shot by Afghan Policeman: The Bodies of Six Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Return to the UK

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case: A Landmark Civil Rights Fourteenth Amendment Case from 1954

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Thomas Wyatt

Italian Mafia – Regional Criminal Powerbases: An Overview of Italy’s Organized Crime Syndicates

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Hari Navarro

Reclaiming the Word "Fat" as a Positive Term: The Fat Acceptance Movement and Self-Defining as Fatties

In: Feminism

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

A Vote of Confidence from the NZ Government: The New Zealand Government has More Ups than Downs

In: New Zealand Affairs

By: Rhonda Chalmers

Congress Passes Historic Healthcare Bill: Affordable Healthcare Act, Healthcare Reform, Deficit, and the GDP

In: Political Activism

By: Irene Warren

Obama's Cross-Cultural Leadership Woos the World: New American President Barack Obama's Global Leadership Approach

In: International Politics

By: Eric Coggins

Ending the Global Food Crisis: Five Ways to End World Hunger

In: World Hunger

By: Angela Higbee

The Global Food Crisis Continues: World Food Shortages Expected to get Much Worse

In: World Hunger

By: Angela Higbee

The World Food Crisis: Chronic Hunger Affects Economic Productivity

In: World Hunger

By: Angela Higbee

The Global Food Crisis: More than One Billion People Affected by World Food Shortages

In: World Hunger

By: Angela Higbee

Duress of Circumstances in English Law: A Defence Against Liability for Crimes Committed to Save Lives

In: Law

By: Zoe Robinson

Parliament Delays Clear Afghan Strategy: British Troops Side-lined by General Election Concerns

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Lynn Bird

Public Entrepreneurship: Public Sector Innovation

In: American Affairs

By: Estela Kennen

Berlin Wall - East vs West: 20 Years Ago the Wall Came Down and Today Millions Live Free

In: European Affairs

By: Mark Oehlert

Thames Valley Police: A Brief History of a Constabulary

In: Law

By: Lynda Osborne

The Power of Neda: Media Revolution in Iran: How Neda Challenged Ahmadinejad and Censorship in her Death

In: Iran

By: Arash Hejazi

What Michelle Obama Means to Beauty in America: The Politics of Complexion

In: Inter/Multi-Racial Issues

By: Sophia Russell

FLDS Member Guilty of Sexual Assault on A Child: Texas Obtains First Conviction Stemming From Raid on YFZ Ranch

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

Room to Read World Literacy Program: A Social Movement Where Volunteer Work is a Joy

In: World Development

By: James Parsons

Reasons for the War in Afghanistan: A Look into the Motives for the Conflict in the Middle East

In: Afghanistan

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

India China Trade Talks: Cooperation Despite Occasional Rhetoric.

In: China

By: Gautam Banerjee

What is Adipositivity? The Fat Acceptance and Size Acceptance Movement

In: Feminism

By: Feature Writer Sarah Tennant

Australian Economy - Road to Prosperity Speech: RBA Governor Questions Whether Recent Downturn was a Recession

In: Australian Affairs

By: Gabrielle Pollock

The Life of Michael Eric Dyson: Civil Rights Activist for African-Americans

In: Race & Politics

By: Gaurav Bhatia

Tis the Season to be Giving: The Holidays are a Time to Give Back

In: Poverty

By: Gaurav Bhatia

Georgia State University Helps the Hungry: The Atlanta Community Food Bank Feeds Families for Thanksgiving

In: Poverty

By: Gaurav Bhatia

British Army to Retreat in Afghanistan: British Commanders are Making Plans to Withdraw from Outlying Bases

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Adulterer Stoned to Death: Extreme Islamic Punishment in Somalia

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

America's Lower House Passes Healthcare Bill: US Congressional Representatives Ratify HR 3962 by Vote of 220 - 215

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Representative Cao's Decision: Why Joseph Cao Voted for Health Care Reform

In: American Affairs

By: Frank Yeats

First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit Extended: The Worker Homeownership & Business Assistance Act of 2009 Broadened

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Uruguay's Ley de Caducidad - Expiry Law: October 2009 Elections, Uruguayan Voters, and Courts May End Law

In: Uruguay

By: Melanie Zoltan

Sgt Kimberly Munley Hero of the Ft Hood Shooting: Credited with Stopping Major Nidal Malik Hasan

In: Crime

By: Feature Writer Christopher Eger

BA Announces Huge Losses, and Job Cuts: British Airways to Cut Jobs Having Suffered Large Losses

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Oppression and Community Work Intervention: Working within Communities, Workers Identify a Plethora of Factors

In: Activism

By: Stefan Jeffrey

State Failed to Properly Monitor Sex Offender: California Authorities Criticized for Supervision of Phillip Garrido

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

How to Prevent Violence and Save Yourself: Street Safety Confrontation Management for Women

In: Crime

By: Joni Chng

Carjacking Prevention: Avoid Being Carjacked - Save Your Life And Vehicle

In: Crime

By: John Bartels

A Brief History of British Policing: From a Hue and Cry to the Metropolitan Police Force

In: Law

By: Lynda Osborne

Creating a Natural Economy: The Economics of Communal Sustainability

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

The Free Exercise of Religion Clause: An Important Clause in the First Amendment to the Constitution

In: American Affairs

By: Thomas Wyatt

Mom and Pop Shops Making a Comeback in Germany: Independently-Owned General Stores Get Support from Government

In: Germany

By: Kate Rodriguez

Presidential Trivia: Fun and Interesting Facts About the Presidents of the United States

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

Landmark Supreme Court Cases in the Last Century: Most Important Court Decisions

In: Law

By: Thomas Wyatt

From Cabinet Nominee To Convicted Felon: Bernie Kerik, Rudy Giuliani's Protege, Pleads To Corruption Charges

In: US State Policy

By: Mark Toor

United States Army - Fort Hood Shooting: Tragedy Strikes On American Soil

In: American Affairs

By: Terah Talley

Remembering Emily Keyes: Motorcyclists Ride in Memory of Teen Shooting Victim

In: Crime

By: Candace Kearns Read

Wisconsin v. Yoder Supreme Court Case 1972: A Landmark First Amendment Case on Free Practice of Religion

In: Law

By: Thomas Wyatt

National Health Care Reform and Amish People: How the Amish Community will be Affected by Obama's Health Reform

In: American Affairs

By: Thomas Wyatt

Royal Mail Strikes Called Off: British Postal Staff Cancel Strikes Until the New Year

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Black Friday Ad Deals Prior To Thanksgiving 2009: Best Pre-Christmas Holiday Shopping Discounts Advertised Now

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

More Presidential Fun Facts: Little Known, Odd and Trivial Facts About U.S. Presidents

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

Chilean Wine and U.S. Trade Policy: Wine Clubs, Exports, and Chilean-U.S. Free Trade

In: Chile

By: Melanie Zoltan

Guy Fawkes Night, Bonfires, Government, and H1N1: V for Vendetta Mixes Fascism, Politics, and Viruses

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Teresa Knudsen

Questions For Northpoint Development in San Jose: How Gilmore & Alex Erickson Defrauded People Over California Condos

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Dianne Smith

Auditor-General: Canada's Disaster Plan Unclear: Fraser Claims Feds unready for Natural Disaster, Terrorist Attack

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Overview of Florida DUI Law: The DUI Process and Penalties in Florida

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Why Development Aid Fails: Poverty Continues to Stalk Developing Countries

In: Poverty/World Development

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

U.S. States with the Death Penalty: Is Capital Punishment Alive and Well in 21st Century America?

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

Brief History of Natural Rights: European and American Thoughts on Life, Liberty, and Revolution

In: Law

By: Estela Kennen

AIDS Funding Scandal in Washington, DC: City to Investigate Waste and Abuse by AIDS Groups

In: AIDS/HIV

By: Cathy Sunshine

History of Natural Law: The Greeks, Aquinas, and other Natural Law Theorist

In: Law

By: Estela Kennen

Market Abuse and Insider Trading: Definition, History, & the Lingering Debate Over Insider Information

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Frank Yeats

The Theory of Natural Law: Definition and Study of Universal Laws

In: Law

By: Estela Kennen

HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Washington, DC: Disease Touches Nearly Every Population and Age Group

In: AIDS/HIV

By: Cathy Sunshine

The War on Terror is Counter-productive: Afghan Occupation Connected to Rise in Home Grown Terror

In: Global Security

By: Lynn Bird

Measuring Quality of Life: Canadian Index of Wellbeing Rates Welfare of Public

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

FOX News and the New World of Opinion Journalism: How Rupert Murdoch and FOX Are Redefining News In the United States

In: American Affairs

By: Benjamin Poyant

What are Implied Terms in Contracts? An Explanation of Clauses Read Into Contracts in English Law

In: Law

By: Zoe Robinson

Better Safe Than Sorry: Practical Safety Measures Every Women Could Use

In: Crime

By: Joni Chng

Conservative Party's New EU Pledge (2009): David Cameron's 2009 Promise to Hold Referendums on EU Matters

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

The Monarchy in Canada: Visit by Charles and Camilla Reignites Debate Over Role of the Queen

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Arthur Weinreb

Maine Voters Defeat Same-Sex Marriage Law: Conservative Groups Set Sights on Defeating More Pro-Gay Legislation

In: Gay Rights & Law

By: Lorah Delaney

Guy Fawkes, Anarchy, V for Vendetta, and Guys: Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot

In: Famous Activists

By: Teresa Knudsen

2010 Census Mission, Issues and Politics: The U.S. Census Began in 1790, But it's Still A Work in Progress

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Fight For Gay Marriage Rights Far From Over: Gays Lose Battle Over Marriage In Maine, but Pick Up Some Victories

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Australian and New Zealand Parliamentary System: Senate, House of Representatives, or State Government

In: Aus/NZ/Oceania Affairs

By: Rhonda Chalmers

Pres. Obama 2009 Recovery Act: Is it Working? The U.S. Economy, Tax Cuts, Stimulus Package, Recovery

In: US State Policy

By: Irene Warren

Presidential Fun Facts: Odd, Strange and Trivial Facts About U.S. Presidents

In: US President

By: Elvira Nieto

The Florida Felony Process and Sentencing: Florida Arrest, Trial, and Prison Terms in Criminal Felony Cases

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

When the Predator is Human: What is the Solution to Stopping Sex Offenders?

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Marian Henderson

Death Penalty for Sex Offenders: Should Rapists be Executed?

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Marian Henderson

Did the States Elections Damage the President: Has Obama and the Democrats Lost Any Political Capital

In: US Parties

By: Curt Guillory

Vexillology - The Study of Flags: Flag Design, Codes, Rules, and Uses

In: International Affairs

By: Roger Tunsley

Are Disclaimers on Websites Legal? Liability in English Law for Mistakes on the Internet

In: Law

By: Zoe Robinson

Humana Investigated by Medicare for Deception: Humana Insurance Accused of Using Misleading Medicare Mailers

In: US State Policy

By: David Harris-Gershon

The Burqa: Women's Dress and the Qu'ran

In: Middle Eastern Affairs

By: Sarah Blakemore

William Tell: Swiss Legend and Hero

In: Switzerland

By: Lynda Osborne

George Cross: The Highest Award For Civilian Bravery

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Lynda Osborne

Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Cash Rate Again: RBA Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 for the Second Consecutive Month

In: Australian Affairs

By: Jo Jackson

Condominium Development Disaster in San Jose: Owners of Northpoint Development Declare Bankruptcy

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Dianne Smith

The Influential Michèle Pierre-Louis: Prime Minister of Haiti

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Jen Bouchard

Michèle Pierre-Louis: Prime Minister of Haiti

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Jen Bouchard