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A Biography of Nick Clegg: A Profile of the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Bloggers Getting Help On Two Legal Fronts: Citizen Journalists Are Getting Aid In The Courts And Legislatively

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Utlity Customers Oppose Rate Increases: Xcel Energy Customers Question Lavish Perks For Officials

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Harper Government Denies Torture Accusations: Diplomat Richard Colvin Testifies Before Commons Committee

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

American & Chinese Discussions Tempered by Debt: US - China Debt Relationship Slows Barack Obama & Hu Jintao’s Talks

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Budget Cuts Produce New Protests In California: Two-Day Demonstration Only Latest Protest in State This Year

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

A Biography of Nick Griffin: A Profile of the Leader of the British National Party

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

A Billion for a Billion Campaign Against Hunger: United Nations Ask for Individual Donations to Help a Billion Hungry

In: World Hunger

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

State Opening of the British Parliament: A Guide to the Beginning of a New Parliamentary Session

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

McGuinty Government Tables HST Legislation: Bill Includes Corporate Tax Cuts

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Miliband: Afghanistan is "Not a War Without End": British Foreign Secretary Addresses NATO Assembly in Scotland

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Deputy Health Minister Ron Sapsford Resigns: Bureaucrat Latest To Fall In ehealth Spending Scandal

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Twenty-Third Amendment to the US Constitution: Voting for President in Washington, DC

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Is Voting Behaviour Determined by Social Class? The Class System was Seen as a Big Factor in Elections-is it still?

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

2009 World Food Summit on Food Security in Rome: Leaders Must Focus on Child Malnutrition, Sustainable Agriculture

In: World Hunger

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Jason Kenney Introduces New Citizenship Guide: Document Stresses Canadian Military, Political History

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The US Constitution's Twenty-Second Amendment: Term Limits and the United States President

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

U.S.-Chinese Relations: Relationship between China and America is Changing

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Holder Says 9/11 Trials to be Held in New York: Choice Meets Article III and Sixth Amendment

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Copenhagen Climate Conference vs. Kyoto Protocol: American President Will Not Speak at Global Warming Symposium

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

The 21st Amendment Repeals the 18th: Happy Days are Here Again, Rare Amendment Ends Prohibition

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Twentieth Amendment to the US Constitution: Senator George Norris and the Lame Duck Amendment

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Chinese Cyberspace Sabotage: Beijing Accused of Digital Attacks on Sensitive Networks

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

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

Blue Dog Senators Back GOP & Assault Healthcare: Conservative Democrats Obstruct Obama Administration’s Reform Plan

In: US Parties

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

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

America's South Korean Trade Policy Falters: President Obama, Reworking Bush-Cheney Era Korean Foreign Trade Deal

In: US Trade Policy

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Why Iran Hates America: Western Nations Plotted to Overthrow Iranian Government

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

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

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

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

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

Reform of the G8: International Organization not Solving World Problems

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

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

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

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

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

MP's Expenses Scandal: A Brief Overview of the 2009 British Parliamentary Expenses Issues

In: British House of Commons

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

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

Angela Merkel Talks to Joint Session of Congress: German Chancellor Addresses American Legislators on World Issues

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

America's Republican Party Is Self Destructing: Is New York’s Special Election Fractionalizing Ronald Reagan’s GOP?

In: US Parties

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Meaning of Gross Domestic Product: National Production of Goods and Services Measured

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Intellectual Giant John Maynard Keynes: Economic Policy Influenced by Depression

In: International Financial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Students Protests Class Cuts At Southwestern: Southwestern Faculty and Students also Fault College for Repsonse

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Old Cell Phones Support Health Care in Malawi: Text Messages Reach Remote Patients and Revolutionize Healthcare

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

What Ontarians Need To Know About HST: Controversial Policy Takes Effect July 1, 2010

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

McGuinty Government Releases Economic Statement: Reveals Province Carrying a Historic $24.7 Billion Deficit

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Journalist Says She WIll Appeal G-20 Charges: Melissa Hill Does Not Plan To Pay Fines Stemming From Protests

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution: Universal Voting Rights for Women Begins in Seneca Falls, NY

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Campuses Wage Fight Over Coal: Students Around The Country Are Trying To Get Coal Off Of Campus

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

American Drug Companies' Political Influence: Pharmaceutical Companies and USA Healthcare Reform

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Supreme Court Rules Against Québec Language Laws: 25 Families Win Right To Choose English Schools

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Video Evidence in Toronto 18 Made Public: Footage Shows RCMP Detonated Explosion

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Global Military Spending: Allocating Money to Arms Outpaces Social Needs

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Activists Want Net Neutrality Now: Proponents Want The Net To Remain Open To All

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Mobile Phones Aid Health Care Delivery Worldwide: Text Messages Inform on HIV/AIDS and Help Improve Maternal Health

In: Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Liberals Complain About Conservative Checks: Money Handed Out As Part Of Stimulus

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Canada Handed Detainees to Torturers: Forces in Afghanistan Delivered Suspects to Afghan Officials

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Hudak Demands eHealth Public Inquiry: Claims Auditor-General’s Report Hints At Criminal Behavior

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Cell Phone Applications Help Farmers in Uganda: Africa's Growing Mobile Phone Market Fights Poverty With Information

In: Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

$75 Million Scandal Rocks Cancer Care Ontario: Internal Audit Reveals Second Spending Scandal

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Low Power Radio Bill Clears Hurdle: Community Radio Activists Hope Bill Gets Passes This Year

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Ontario Health Minister David Caplan Resigns: Auditor-General’s Report on eHealth To Be Released

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Afghanistan Election Fraud: President Looks Set to Capture Disputed Ballot

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Earth's Boundaries on Human Activity: Limits of Nature’s Resources Defined

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

New U.S. Ambassador to Visit All 10 Provinces: Plans For a 6-week Tour of Canada Underway

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

"Come Clean 4 Congo" YouTube Contest Winner: Rap Video on Connection between "Conflict Minerals" and Cell Phones

In: War & Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Is Henry Kissinger a War Criminal? Accusations against Former U.S. Secretary of State

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Is Dick Cheney a War Criminal? Former U.S. Vice President Faces Allegations over Torture

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Summer Health Events Help Deliver Health Care: The Mobile Health Fairs Offer Mobile Health Clinics In Summer

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Harper Presents Third Economic Update: Ignatieff, Liberals Prepare for Non-Confidence Vote

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Canada To Host G8, G20 Summits In 2010: South Korea To Co-Host From Muskoka

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Mining the Straits of Hormuz: Closing the Oil Faucet Should America Invade Iran

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

A USA Led Invasion of Iran: American Difficulties in Attacking the Persian Nation

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

September is National Hunger Action Month: Foodbanks Across America Urge Citizens to Help Fight Hunger

In: World Hunger

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

UC Students And Faculty Walk-out Of Class: Targets Of Protest Included Faculty Furloughs And Tuition Hikes

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Canada's U.N. Delegates Walk Out on Ahmadinejad: Foreign Minister Cannon Leaves as Iranian President Begins Speech

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Reporters' Groups Oppose Shield Law Amendment: Amendment Would Only Give Protection To Professional Journalists

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Body Bags Part of First Nations' H1N1 Kit: Sent To Northern Manitoba at Leaders Request

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Successful HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care in Haiti: Global Fund to Fight AIDS Provides Economic Support for HIV Patients

In: Poverty/World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Gaza Strip War Crimes: UN Condemns Israelis and Palestinians for Atrocities

In: The United Nations

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Ignatieff To Help Ontario With Tax Harmonization: Promises $4 Billion To Aid Implementation

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Michael Ignatieff Says No To Coalition: Liberal Leader Rules Out Idea Of Sharing Power With NDP

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Low Power Radio Looking To Double Stations: Activists Are Trying To Remove Restrictions On Low Wattage Stations

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

New Geneva Conventions Needed: Written for a Different Age Updated Conflict Rules Required

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Three Opposition Parties to Force Election: Fall Campaign Near Certainty

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Modernizing the Geneva Conventions: New Forms of War Called for New Rules

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Canada's Parliament: Majority Vs. Minority: Differences Between Them Don’t Stop At Seat Count

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Congo "Conflict Minerals" Fuel Brutal Civil War: Human Rights Groups Raise Awareness About Illegal Trade in Congo War

In: War & Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Home Tax Credit Safe Despite Election Threat: Liberals Promise to Keep Popular Measure if Elected

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Updating the Geneva Conventions: Abuse of Prisoners and Civilians Triggers War Rules Review

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Saad Khalid Sentenced to 14 years: Toronto 18 Member Gets Credit For Time Served

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The Early Geneva Conventions: Developing Regulations to Control Conduct of Wars

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

The Structure And Purpose of Canada's Senate: How Canada’s Upper House Works

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Origins of the Geneva Conventions: The Rules of War were Written for a Different Time and Place

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Are there Wars of Necessity? Questioning the Conflict in Afghanistan

In: Global Security

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Farmers Fight "Gorilla" Oil Project: Farmers Oppose Proposed Oil Refinery In South Dakota

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike