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What Do Citizens Have to Do to Be Able to Vote?
It is one of the primary duties of a United States citizen who is over the age of eighteen to vote on Election Day. Many people wonder what steps they have to take in order to be able to vote in an election. The process is straightforward. It is designed to ensure that it is as convenient as possibl
Funding for HUD
Affordable housing advocates have been working hard to protect the budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At a time when so many Americans are struggling with unemployment or reduced salaries, and are facing foreclosure, low- and moderate-income housing is in high dem
Barack Obama - Not the Messiah, But the Reason For Americans to Be Proud
The second coming of the Messiah has not occurred. But, to an over 50, black African American, Barack Obama's election and inauguration certainly represents an overcoming. All Americans should be proud.
DNC Party Platform Reviewed Part I
I took a look at the DNC website today to see what they were up to for the 2006 midterms. I really wanted to see what plan they had and if they really had a detailed plan. I also took a look at the RNC to see what they had for a plan for the American people. Seeing that we do not have a strong third
How to Change Affiliation After Early Voting in North Carolina
Voting is a fundamental right in the United States. Political party affiliation often determines whether you can vote in certain primary elections and if your vote is relegated to your political party alone. Changing affiliation after early voting in North Carolina is a simple proposition. You maint
How to Start Debates
Debating is equivalent to arguing a point, however rather than heated punching matches, debates are formalized so that each participant speaks in turn. Debates frequently take place between high school or college students, and are a popular element of political campaigns. A topic is decided upon, de
Thank You, Mr President
This article is about the presidents and my vote. How I changed over the years from my very first vote to my most recent vote.
How The GOP Can Attract The Gen Y Vote
Generation Y, ages 13 to 33, is the diverse base of voters and future voters needed to craft an agile vessel for navigating America's quickly-changing future. The GOP party would be wise to catch their attention with authenticity.
How to Learn Lip Reading
Lip reading is a technique that people use to understand speech through looking at the face, lips and tongue and not having to hear what a person is saying. It is used by many people who are losing their hearing, but can also be mastered by nondeaf people.
About Colonial Newspapers
Bring up the phrase "colonial newspapers" and the mind immediately leaps to Benjamin Franklin. Franklin owned a printing press in Philadelphia and published many newspapers, newsletters and letters during his time. Colonial newspapers featured many articles during the French-Indian War, the lead up
ACLU Misrepresents Gene Patenting
The ACLU "just won a landmark ruling in the BRCA gene patents case. Overturning 20 years of precedent, the federal district court boldly declared that a person's genetic information is a product of nature and may not be patented." As a proud supporter of the ACLU, I offer this argumen
Why Do Some U.S. Flags Have a Fringe on Them?
Fringe has never been officially adopted as an element of the U.S. flag. "Our Flag," a book published by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1777, the year the flag was adopted, doesn't mention fringe.
Duties and Responsibilities of Senators
The U.S. Capitol Buildingcapitol image by Andrew Breeden from Fotolia.comMost people in the United States know senators represent them in the federal government, but some don't know exactly what senators do. They have many important responsibilities, and understanding what senators do...
What Is Privatization of Prison?
The privatization of prison is the process of federal, state and local governments handing over the construction and running of a prison system to a privately controlled, for-profit company.
Senate Bill S.510 - DC Declares War on Grandma
Senate Bill S.510 could make it illegal to grow, share, trade, or sell home-grown food. Dr. Shiv Chopra said of the bill, "If accepted S.510 would preclude the public's right to grow, own, trade, transport, share, feed and eat each and every food that nature makes. It will become the most
About Economic Recessions
An economic recession is a period of negative growth in a nation's economy. Scholars and economists haven't come up with an exact definition that everybody can agree on, mostly because of the great number of variables involved. A prolonged recession is called an economic depression. Global recession
Economic Sleight of Hand
America, called to create a new world order by the leaders of many other countries is now leading the effort. The average American has no idea what this would mean to his or her current life style. The average American is lost in a consortium of illegitimate political debate while the rug is pulled
Is Graham Crackers?
Is Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) South Carolina crackers over the generals in Iraq?He seems to be going ga-ga over Gen. Petraeus, who does the bidding of King George. Bush that is.
Definition of Presidential Succession
Since the founding of the United States, there has been a system in place in case the President dies, resigns or is otherwise removed from office. And while that system has changed a few times, the idea behind it has not.
Difference Between a Statement & a Sentence
Statements and sentences are often interrelated and critical elements of communication. However, they are also quite distinct in application and usage. Statements are generally more formal declarations that are delivered verbally or in written form. Though sentences can be given verbally, a sentence