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Obligations of US States & Federal Government: Article Four of the United States Constitution

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The US Supreme Court's Power and Authority: An Overview of Article III of the US Constitution

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Microfinance in U.S. Helps Small Businesses Grow: Kiva Launches Online Microlending to Borrowers in the United States

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

An Overview of Article I of the US Constitution: The Organization, Election, Duties & Powers of the US Congress

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

West Fargo Protest Over Student Newspaper: Students And Teachers Challenge Removal Of School Paper Adviser

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Lack of Safe Water Inspires "Project Well Done": Over a Billion People Today Have No Access to Safe Drinking Water

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

The Election & Powers of the US President: Article II of the US Constitution, an Overview

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Canada, Jordan Sign Free Trade Pact: Nuclear Industry Among Big Winners

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Florida's New Car "Lemon Law": Auto Warranty Enforcement in Florida

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Premier Dalton McGuinty Shuffles Cabinet: Wants To Refocus Government On Economic Issues

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Students In U.S. Help Iranians Get Info Out: Students At Two American Schools Help Disseminate Iran Protests

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Gretchen Peters Examines Afghan Drug Trade: Seeds Of Terror, How Heroin is Bankrolling the Taliban and Al Qaeda

In: War & Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Florida Misdemeanor Law: The Significant Consequences of Minor Criminal Offenses

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution: Excessive Bail & Fines, Cruel & Unusual Punishment

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Perjury In the Courts, Congress & Legislatures: Sosa, Bonds, Clemens, Burris and The Truth

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Forest Defenders Prepare To Fight BLM: Advocates of the Oregon Forest Are Prepared to Defend the Trees

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World

In: Poverty/World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Harper-Ignatieff Reach Deal on EI: Agreement Between Canadian Political Leaders Means No Summer Election

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Probable Cause for Police to Make an Arrest: Fourth Amendment Considerations & Consequences

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Great Lakes Treaty Marks 100 years: Clinton, Cannon Meet Privately Discuss Buy American Clause

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

New Developments In Wake Of George Tiller's Deat: Former Colleague May Provide Late-Term Abortions In Nebraska

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Bob Rae Banned From Sri Lanka: Liberal MP Branded Tamil Tiger Supporter

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Activists Continue Campaign Against Rockstar Energy Drink: Despite Threat of Lawsuits, Boycott Continues Against Drink due to Alleged Michael Savage Connection

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

The Second Amendment to the US Constitution: The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

EHealth CEO Sarah Kramer Fired: Calls for Health Minister’s Resignation Amidst Spending Scandal

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The First Amendment to the US Constitution: Freedoms of Religion, Speech, Press and Assembly

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

General Motors Claims Bankruptcy: U.S, Canadian Government’s Now Part Owners

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Despite Loss Pension Execs Earn $7 million Extra: Bonuses Draw Opposition’s Ire, Pension Board Defends Themselves

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Paul Farmer and Partners in Health in Rwanda: PIH Offers Medical Care, Builds Infrastructure and Social Services

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Seasteaders Wish to Flee Government On High Seas: The Seasteading Movement Wants to Dump States by Taking to the Water

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Feds Consider Selling AECL Stake: Restructuring Plan Also Calls for New Management At Chalk River

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

A Success story: Barack Obama & Sonia Sotomayor: The President & His Supreme Court Nominee Have Similar Life Stories

In: US President

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

A Triumph for Latinos, Women & Type 1 Diabetics: Sonia Sotomayor’s Success Story Culminates in A Historic Nomination

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Flaherty: Canada's Deficit At $50 Billion: Amount Exceeds Mulroney Era Deficit

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Kim Jong Il's North Korea Tests Obama Doctrine: Defiant Regime Explodes Nuclear Bomb Despite American Objections

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Beijing: Leading Democrat Supports The Obama Doctrine in China?

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Jewish Group Questions Use Of Arms By Israel: Jewish Voice For Peace Asks Congress To Question Sale Of Weapons

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

How to Retire Early by Living Abroad: An FAQ Guide for Retirement Overseas

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Harper Speech Signals Election Readiness: Hopes To Win Seat In Montreal

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The US Process of Issuing Arrest Warrants: The Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement in Action

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Paul Farmer's Hospital in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante: "Partners In Health" Provides Preferential Health Care for the Poor

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

MacKay Hints at Extending Afghanistan Commitment: Focus Would Shift to Cities, Humanitarian Aid

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Juvenile Law Focus is Rehabilitation: Children are Considered Delinquents not Criminals

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Plea Bargaining in Criminal Cases: Achieving a Specific Outcome for a Guilty Plea

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

US Constitutional Rights for Criminal Defendants: The Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Appealing a Criminal Conviction: Appeals From the Trial court to the Supreme Court

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

General Motors Faces Midnight Deadline: Asset Liquidation Possible if Negotiations Fail

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Ruby Dhalla Appears At Parliamentary Committee: Caregivers Thompson, And Gordo Have Their Story Heard

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Gay Soldiers Tell Obama To Dump Policy: Service People are Taking Their Case on Anti-Gay Policy to the President

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Tamils Occupy Gardiner Expressway: Sri Lankan Civil War Protest Closes Major Toronto Road

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The Drew Peterson Hearsay Exception: Can Kathleen Savio's & Stacy Peterson's Statements Convict Drew?

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

CODEPINK Observes Mother's Day WIth Protest: Group Returns Mom's Holiday To Its Activist Roots

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Miranda Warnings and Incriminating Statements: The Three Part Test for Using a Defendant's Statements in Court

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Harper Visits Canadian Troops: Prime Minister Views Canadian-Built Dahla Dam

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

GM, Union Return To Bargaining Table: Company’s Liquidation Possible

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

European Union Bans Seal-Based Products: Canada Apealing To W.T.O

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Ignatieff Confirmed As Liberal Leader: Wants Election Platform By June

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Chrysler Bankruptcy Forces Retirement Evaluation: What is the Future of Pensions in America?

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

How Can the Taliban Be Defeated in Afghanistan? Fighting the Taliban Without Alienating the People in Afghanistan

In: War & Poverty

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Senator Arlen Specter Switches Party Affiliation: Pennsylvania Senator Seals Democrat’s Power Amid Republican Turmoil

In: US Parties

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Fargo Rallies On Behalf Of Imprisoned Journalist: People In North Dakota And Minnesota Show Support For Roxana Saberi

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Chrysler Declares Bankruptcy: Federal, Ontario Governments Taking 2% Stake

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Ontario Takes On Ticketmaster: Amendment Fines Companies, Individuals

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Canada Concerned By Proposed Green Energy Bill: Legislation Reduces Carbon Emissions To 2006 Levels

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

C.A.W, Chrysler Reach Agreement: Pensions, Wages Left Untouched

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Book Release Commemorates Mumia Abu-Jamal Case: A New Book Keeps Activism Alive For Death Row Inmate

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Research on Animals Subject Of UCLA Protest: Pro And Anti -Animal Research Activists Protest At UCLA

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Federal Court Orders Khadr's Return To Canada: Government To Appeal Decision

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Canadian Officials React to Napolitano Comments: Republicans Call For her Resignation

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Liberal Leader Igantieff Goes To Washington: Attends Conference, Meets with Officials

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Pressure Increases on C.A.W to Cut Costs: Chrysler, Union Face April Deadline for Restructuring Agreement

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Ontario offers no Guarantees on Pension: Union, Province Struggle Over Money For Retirees

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Group Launches Protests Against Banks: Banking Crisis Leads To Protest Called For By New Group

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Mystery Surrounds Mulroney's Conservative Status: Inquiry Causes Rift in Harper’s Caucus

In: Canadian Parties

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Federal Government Backs Car Warranties: Prepares for Possible Bankruptcies

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Interstate Extradition in the United States: Returning a Fugitive to the State of the Crime

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Common Wealth by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs: Economics for a Crowded Planet.

In: Poverty/World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

NATO Summit Ends Without Combat Troop Agreement: Alliance Chooses New Leader, Discusses Future

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Tea Party Protests Are Planned For Tax Day: Critics Say Protests Are Planned By Right-Wing Forces

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

G20 Summit Ends with $1 trillion deal: Agreement Includes Banking Tax Haven Regulations

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Afghan Law Governing Women Draws Criticism: Controversial Legislation’s Fate Unknown

In: Canadian Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Canada Follows American Lead on Automakers: Federal, Ontario Governments say No to Restructuring Plans

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

FINCA Microloans Help Development In Afghanistan: Life-Changing Microloans Instrumental in Fighting Extremism

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter

Protesters Plan For G-20 Summit: Protesters In Britian Are Planning For A Week Of Protests In London.

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

American Policy for South-Central Afghanistan: Soft Power Places Demands on Kabul Government

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Obama's Surge Policy for Afghan-Pakistan Border: Waziristan & the Tribal Region, Pakistan’s Lawless Frontier

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Ontario's Duncan Presents Budget: Infrastructure Spending, Tax Harmonization On Agenda

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

CBC Announces Layoffs: National Broadcaster to Cut 800 Jobs

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

The Law of Negligence: Duty, Breach of Duty, Injury & Causation

In: Law

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Ontario Moves Forward With Tax Harmonization: Initiative Rumoured To Be In Budget

In: Canadian Provincial Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Jade Goody has Died: Reality TV Star has Succumbed to Cervical Cancer

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

AIG Executives Supercede US Airways Hero Pilot: Government Actions Favor Failed Bankers over Captain Sullenberger

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

AIG Executives: Government Actions

In: US Parties

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

People Take To The Streets To Protest Bailout: AIG Sees Protests At Corporate Headquarters In East

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Canada Looking To Aid Private Broadcasters: Fee For Carriage Service Possible

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Plan For Minimum Alcohol Price in UK: A Government Advisor has Proposed a New Alcohol Pricing Scheme

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Controversial Pay Equity Act Passed: Legislation Hidden In Budget Bill

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Students Fight For Freedom of The Press: At Several U.S. Colleges Student Newspapers Are Waging Battles

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

The History of Crucifixion: The Torture of Jesus Was a Common Practice

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals: Our Opportunity to End Poverty With Achievable, Time-Bound Targets

In: Poverty/World Development

By: Feature Writer Christine Welter