- What Does It Really Mean To Be A U.S. Citizen? By : David Maillie
It supposedly means we have great rights and priviledges, but in actuality, these rights are bipartisan with the rich and wealthy having one set of rights and the poor another. America is not a true democracy, but actually closer to Russia and socialism. This is an article you need to read. - The Top 10 Questions Ordinary Joes Should Think About Our Democracy By : Rob Wickes
The 10 questions every American should be thinking about in terms of Democracy. - The Real Political Spectrum By : Rob Wickes
Do men have to be governed? Or do they just have to be restrained? - New Weapons For The US Military By : Victor Epand
This article tells you that the US Military is not giving the troops new weapons which they may need. - The A-10 And Should The B-52 Be Retired For Good By : Victor Epand
This article tells you about some of the planes that the Air Force has like the A-10 and if the B-52 should be retired for good. - Nuclear Power and Iran Today By : Victor Epand
The aricle describes the situation with Iran and nuclear power. Will the US Military do something about the nuclear weapon in Iran? - Iran and Nuclear Power By : Victor Epand
This article explains the situation about Iran and Nuclear power. - Charisma in Politics Is Not Only About Good Looks By : Leon Edward
Charisma has always been an attribute that powerful people posess. Charisteristics of a strong charistmatic person in politics are discussed. - Iraq Military Preparedness By : Victor Epand
Overview on reconstitution the Iraqi military under new training by the US. - AirForce C.A.P. Emergency Services Search and Rescue And New Radios By : Victor Epand
This article is all about the AirForce C.A.P. Emergency Services Search and Rescue and getting new radios for their unit. - Are Dual Citizens Subject to Military Call-up By : Victor Epand
The article provides information about dual citizens and military call-up. - The Stryker Assault Vehicle By : Victor Epand
This article is about the Stryker assault vehicle and what they should do to make this vehicle safer for the troops. - Air Force Ammo Troops And Weapons Loader By : Victor Epand
What some units think is the greatest job in the Air Force. - Will America Patrol Iraq in Tanks? By : Victor Epand
This article evaluates whether America should Patrol Iraq in tanks or not. - Europe And NATO Are Making Defense Efforts For Security Strategies By : Victor Epand
This article is about focusing on ways to effectively strengthen European defense efforts and that fresh initiative be made to debate security strategies openly within NATO. - The Coast Guard Started The Courtesy Motoboat Examination Program By : Victor Epand
This article is about how the Coast Guard started The Courtesy Motorboat Examination (VSC) Program to help teach boaters how to be safe on the water. - The Need For The Navy Reserve To Mobilize Sailors By : Victor Epand
This article is about the politics and need for the Navy Reserve to mobilize sailors in the near future. - NHS To Take A Bite Out Of The Compensation Cherry By : Michael Beverley
In response to the huge burden the rising personal injury claims market has placed on the NHS, plans are now in place to allow the NHS to fight back by recouping it's medical costs from the insurance companies of those who caused the injuries in successful compensation payouts. - The US Tax Code: An Open Letter to Madam Chairperson Pelosi By : Jeffrey T Junig
The United States tax code tries to accomplish two things at once: raising revenue, and redistributing wealth. I suggest that we simplify things by replacing it with two systems, each designed to do only one thing. One agency could raise revenue, and the other could make everything fair. I wrote this letter to offer the suggestion to the current House Speaker. - Al Gore's Defeat or His Finest Hour? By : Donovan Baldwin
It's funny how some things turn out, isn't it? Now you take that Bush - Gore fiasco back in 2000. That sure turned out bad for Gore, and some people say for the whole country as well. I wonder. - Getting Ready for Election Season By : Stephanie Foster
Election season is upon us. Getting educated about the candidates can help you to make intelligent decisions when it comes time to vote. - Myspace gone Political By : Steve Justis
MySpace, the gigantic online social network, announced it has begun a political section to prepare for the 2008 U.S. presidential elections. - Benefits of Petitioning Online By : Steven Cancel
Petitioning online can allow millions to view, comment, and join your cause without the complications that exist in real life. - Seven Ways International Organizations Can Get the U.S. Government to Listen – and Act! By : Stephanie Vance
Having trouble getting the U.S. Government to listen? These seven tips will help international organizations get their message across. - Point and Click Democracy: Why It Doesn't Work By : Stephanie Vance
This article explores the impact of the Internet on democracy and answers the question "does e-mail work in communicating with elected officials?" - 17 Favorite Thomas Jefferson Quotes to Celebrate His Birthday By : Noel Jameson
Why are Thomas Jefferson quotes so cherished? Perhaps because there are few people in this world who have spoken words that changed the course of history. Here are 17 leadership quotes spoken by Thomas Jefferson that we can all appreciate. - The Healthcare Crisis In Pennsylvania By : Kate Loving Shenk
The Healthcare Crisis In Pennsylvania Is A Good Representation Of The Crisis Across America, Today. The Following Article Summerizes The Points of A Recent Forum Held In Lancaster, PA - How to get an elected official to listen -- in less than 15 minutes! By : Stephanie Vance
Offers tips, advice and real life stories from elected officials and staff on how to have an effective meeting with a member of Congress. - Should I Vote For The Man? By : Greg London
Voting. It's how we make our voices heard. It's how we tell our elected officials what we want the giovernment to do for us. It's what government buy the people, for the people and all that is about. - Power Polling: How to Win Elections and Customers By : Randy Gilbert
There is "money-making power" in the ability to listen to your customers, because THEY ARE YOUR VOTERS. Finding out what they want and then giving it to them is like millionaire magic. - Why Our Political Leaders Should Embrace the Fair Tax Plan. By : John DeJong
The Fair Tax Plan (HR.25/S.25) has been out for well over a year now and yet there are still many people who have never even heard of it. One would think that a plan as bold and beneficial as this would be sounded from one coast to the next. Yet that is not the case. As a point of fact there are many liberal political leaders who continually ridicule the Fair Tax Plan whenever it is mentioned. - Avoiding the "Don't They Knows": Effective Advocacy Messages By : Stephanie Vance
Advice for avoiding the "don't they know's" in communicating with elected officials - You Can & Will Become Everything You Want ! (Part 2 of 2) By : David Newman
A 2 PART article which illustrates the importance of the development of Wisdom - may sound boring stuff - but not so I assure you. The quality & enjoyment /peace that we gain in LIFE will be vastly improved by the contents of this brief exposure of The Real TRUTH - Super easy way to decrease your global warming impact By : Nathan Brown
Learn which companies you should purchase your gas from in order to reduce your global warming impact. - I Dislike Bush & Co. More Than Lyndon Johnson or Richard Nixon By : Michael Dappert
LBJ and Tricky Dick were good at subverting the public trust. Bush & Co. does not even seem to care if anyone notices. - YOU CAN & YOU WILL - Become Everything You Want (Part 1) By : David Newman
A 2 PART article which illustrates the importance of the development of Wisdom - may sound boring stuff - but not so I assure you. The quality & enjoyment /peace that we gain in LIFE will be vastly improved by the contents of this brief exposure of The Real TRUTH - NASA and the other Space Agencies need our Support By : Sam Donaldson
It is of the most importance that persons around the world support the various space agencies without regard to the country of origin or international politics. - Should Singapore's Gay Sex Law Be Repealed? By : Chris Chew
In Singapore, a gay sexual relationship could send a person to jail. - Lessons from JazzFest: Five Strategies for Effective Advocacy By : Stephanie Vance
The New Orleans JazzFest and effective advocacy have more in common than you might think. This article offers insights into navigating any music festival or advocacy campaign. Topics include strategizing, building coalitions and developing themes. - Poker Prohibition By : pokerpal
Let's consider for a moment the effect that "poker prohibition" has had thus far. The goal of the UIGEA and the US Department of Justice was to cut off the flow of money to gambling sites, and hopefully bully the US facing sites into closing their doors to US customers. Let's grade them. - On Politics - Giuliani Is a Pro Choice Republican - Part 1 By : Ed Bagley
It is possible that Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has infuriated his Democratic rivals to the point of distraction. As a good Republican Giuliani should be pro life but he is pro choice. Only Democrats are supposed to be pro choice. Giuliani is now under searing attack from every Democrat and flaming left-wing Democratic news organization worthy of the name. - Alternatives to Education Meltdown By : Mike Scantlebury
Starting your life at school and going on through education is a learning experience for most of us, but we don't want to hear about you. Here in England we only want to talk about people at the extremes, the brightest at one end and the dumbest at the other. Why? Can't we have a debate about education where we begin to mention the majority, for once? - Mental Health is Dangerous Lacking in the USA By :
This article was inspired by the tradegic killing of 33 people on the Virginia Tech campus in April 2007. It blatently illustrates the sick, broken and neglected mental health system that currently exists in the United states today. It is a wake-up call. If we don't take positive action to make significant changes now, history will repeat itself. - On Politics: News Writers Are Really Political Hacks - Part 2 By : Ed Bagley
When reading Krauthammer, I am reminded that Henry Ford said "the hardest thing to do in the world is to think, and that is why people do so little of it." This is especially true during Presidential elections which start about a year too early and end about a year too late. It is often hard for me to decide which is wearier, the droppings of a contentious person or a Presidential election. Yikes! We have 18 more months to go in this election. - On Politics - One of the Most Lucrative Jobs in America - Part 3 By : Ed Bagley
Being a politician in America today is one of the best paying jobs a person could have. If you do not know that the vast majority of politicians lie, cheat and steal as necessary to get elected and stay elected, you do not understand much about politics in America today. The best job most national politicians actually do is helping themselves get rich legally at the expense of the electorate they are supposed to be representing. - On Politics - Propaganda Is Now Disguised as News - Part 4 By : Ed Bagley
There is probably nothing that disappoints me more than the current sad, sorry state of newspapers in America today. There is more personal journalism in newspapers than news. Name brand newspapers that once had proud heritages with outstanding reporters have become nothing more than pandering sluts who cannot get enough of their personal journalism and politics into the news side of the paper. - On Politics- We Are a Nation Divided When It Comes to the "a" Word - Part 5 By : Ed Bagley
There comes a time in a person's life when you have to start thinking for yourself rather than be a lemming to politics, a political party, politicians, pundits, predators and a phony press. We are a nation divided when it comes to the "a" word. We are all about rights, and little about responsibilities. Rights crushed responsibilities a long time ago, and now we remain content to kill our unborn. It is really all about us. - President Searching With a Fine Tooth Comb By : Ajeet Khurana
The US Presidential elections are due in 2008. Intelligent voters always weigh their options before choosing someone as President. - The Cuban Healthcare System By : Kate Loving Shenk
The American Healthcare Crisis Can Solved By Studying And Implementing A System Like That Of Cuba. The Cold War Is Over. It's Time To Look At What Works And Heal Our Relationship With Cuba. - Be an Einstein at Advocacy: Five Tips From Grassroots Geniuses By : Stephanie Vance
Five great ideas for building more effective grassroots advocacy efforts. - Health Care and Michael Moore: Who’s the real “SICKO?” By : Jeff Popick
Our health care system may be "SiCKO," as Michael Moore contends in his latest movie, but what's really sicko is people, like Mr. Moore, who eat whatever they can shove in their mouths and then expect the government to bail them out. Jeff Popick offers the true solution to health care. - The United States Failing War On Drugs By : Steven Cancel
A liberal look from past to present at the United States war on illegal drugs. - Is There Anything More Disingenuous Than a Whining, Petulant Political Party in America? By : Ed Bagley
Presidential elections provide a lot of humor when you can recognize the joke. Every few days some new, outrageous flap kicks another outrageous flap off of the front page of our nation's daily newspapers. I do not care if political parties whine about the events of the day. What I do care about is the righteousness with which the Democrats and Republicans do whine and complain. Please spare me the soap opera - Clinton, Edwards and Obama Using SMS in Primary Campaign By : Anthony Wayne
The major players in the race for Democratic Presidential Nominee have each embraced new technology as a means of self promotion. SMS a.k.a. text messaging has emerged as a key tool in this election. - How To Really Save Planet Earth: A Test About Al Gore By : Jeff Popick
Al Gore is NOT telling people how to really save the planet, but you may be surprised who is. The solution to our planetary problems doesn't need to be political, and you can't even blame George Bush for this one. People created this problem and also have the power to solve it. This article can empower YOU. - Judges Rule With Political Agenda By : Michael Dappert
Court rulings more and more reflect our polarized society. - Why Don't We Have A Single-Payer Plan In America? By : Kate Loving Shenk
Film Maker Michael Moore's "Sicko" provides An Excellent Forum For Discussion Pertaining To The Current health Care Crisis In America - Strong Medicine for the Immigration Problem By : John Burke
Like many California residents, I have mixed feelings about the influx of Mexican immigrants who are here illegally. Governor Schwarzenegger's recent proposal to insure all children in our state regardless of their immigration status struck a nerve with me as a medical professional. - Wizarding Your Way to Advocacy Success: Five Rules From Harry Potter By : Stephanie Vance
From "Believe That What You're Doing is Right" to "Have the Right Allies" Harry Potter shows us five key rules for effective advocacy. - Information The Government Makes Public About You By : Steven Cancel
Learn about what important information can be uncovered within many US public records. - Animal Rights Is A Dirty Word By : Jeff Popick
Are charitable organizations really dedicated to helping the cause? What about "animal rights weirdos?" Check out this enlightening article by Jeff Popick on how to really help humanity forward. - This Heatwave is Not a Myth By : Nathan Brown
Not sure where you stand on the scientific reality of climate change? This article brings forth facts and figures to address some of the main myths that might be stopping you from wanting to help stop global warming? - What Happened To Our Democracy? By : Brian Ankner
The biggest change in American democratic history came about as a result of World War II and the introduction of the nuclear bomb. From the mid 40's to the early 50's two different directions became available for our government to choose from. One direction was for our government to embrace the principles of the newly formed United Nations, which was originally handed all the tools necessary to civilize this world. - Will You Rise To The Global Warming Challenge? By : Darlene Berkel
Most solutions to global warming work around reducing the amount of energy we use, and the amount of emissions produced. This is something that we could do, if more people took global warming seriously. - Conflict of Interest between Drug Companies and Doctors By :
This article deals with the blatant conflict of interest between physicians and drug company's who use guerrilla marketing techniques to influence a doctor to write prescriptions for their latest designer and very expensive drug, often without proper testing for side effects and dangerous interactions with other drugs. - Americans Work, Why Doesn't America? By : Karen Talavera
An exploration of contradictions between American work habits and productivity and American's slipping competitive position in the global workplace. - Tough Love: Why the Federal Reserve Should NOT Cut Interest Rates By : Robert M. Clinger III
With the real estate bubble having burst and the financial system in a tizzy over the attending fallout in the mortgage markets, bankers, investors, homeowners, and CEOs are calling on the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to cut the federal funds rate in an effort to avert a financial meltdown. However, the Federal Reserve should see through these self-serving calls and hold rates steady for the time being. - The Nursing Shortage and Catman Cohen: An Artist Memorializes The U.S. Nursing Shortage Plight By : Mary Ruff King
The nursing shortage and Catman Cohen: What do these two have to do with each other? The answer is this: The nursing shortage in America has been memorialized in song and video by an unlikely hero named Catman Cohen whose body of work has struck a raw nerve in this country. - Dark Secret About Education Part II By :
This article further defines how to challenge the dark secret about our educational system. I encourage the reader to apply my Five Steps To Successful Living to improving our educational system. - Momma's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Lobbyists By : Stephanie Vance
An overview of the profession of lobbying -- and why it's NOT so terrible. - Alternatives to catching criminals By : Mike Scantlebury
Why catch criminals? Because they do things that are against the law. British Internet Author Mike Scantlebury has noticed an alternative trend. Why not look as though you're doing something about it, without actually succeeding? That way, everyone is happy, including the crims. It looks good, it sounds good, it's just not real. Well, isn't that just like modern life? - Applying Back to School Enthusiasm to Advocacy By : Stephanie Vance
Ideas for reinvigorating your grassroots advocacy efforts. - 7 Questions that Reveal Who Should be Our Next President By : Jessica Davis
Are the Presidential Candidates Disconnected from the American people? - Challenging the Dark Secret of Healthcare By :
My emotional recovery coaching process can be applied to social conditions as well as meeting one's needs for personal growth and development. In this article I will apply eight steps listed on The Emotional Recovery Card to focus on healthcare reform. - Michael Moore's SICKO Needs a Dose of Health Savings Accounts By : Wiley Long
Instead of copying the failed “single-payer” policies of Europe and Canada, the United States should address our healthcare crisis by expanding the free market, encouraging greater personal responsibility, and promoting the use of Health Savings Accounts. - Alien Invasions from Secret Space By : Robert Thomson
US intelligence agencies are accused of fabricating false UFO photographs as part of a wider alien disinformation campaign. - The Rational For Establishing World Peace By : Brian Ankner
We can logically assume that World Peace is something that 99.9% of the 6.5 billion People in this world would want and support if there was a way to achieve that World Peace that was practical, logical, morally right, non-violent and serves the good of All People and their governmental structures equally. - A Message To All Peace Activist And Peace Seekers By : Brian Ankner
The missing element in the peace movements has always been the lack of a practical plan for peace that provides a logical alternative to all war that will be universally accepted by everyone. This is why peace organizations rarely last the test of time. Just protesting with "stop this" or "stop that" and not providing a long lasting permanent solution to the problem will lose steam after a while. - World Peace: The Misconception And The Truth By : Brian Ankner
It is not written in the bible, ancient scriptures, modern writings, or in any present legal documents that humans must never attempt to achieve peace on earth. When we build self-imposed mental barriers based on unproven assumptions or beliefs, we retard our ability to think and reason, which hinders our natural ability to solve problems. - The Natural Common Bonds Between All People By : Brian Ankner
We have been using a survey to prove a point about what common bonds All People share. These are ten questions that you can ask any person on earth and get the same answer. There are many more questions that All People will answer the same but these ten will prove the point. - The Dilemma Faced By Hillary Supporters By : Ed Lathrop
Many people don't realize the politics of Hillary Clinton are different than that of her husband, former president Bill Clinton. This article examines one extreme difference. - Can You Think Of Who Would Benefit From Establishing World Peace? By : Brian Ankner
It is impossible to mention all the benefits of establishing a peaceful and civilized world, but without a doubt The People will be the major benefactors and since they operate the governments, religions, and corporations those things will also benefit. - Grants For Non-Profit Organizations By : Steven Gwillim
There are many different jobs in non profit organizations, but anyone who has worked at any level knows how important grant applications are. - The Cold Hard Truth About Criminal Profiling By : Steven Gwillim
When a crime is committed, a profiler studies all the aspects of the crime or series of crimes in an attempt to understand the personality, behavior and motive of the perpetrator. - A Job Description for Congress By : Stephanie Vance
A look at the reasons why people disapprove of the US Congress -- and some ideas for postive change. - How The Power Of The People Can Affect World Peace By : Brian Ankner
It seems that many people are convinced that the rich and powerful have enough money to run our country. The truth is,nothing (including our politicians, governments, religions, corporations and businesses) can survive without the constant flow of money and labor provided by the masses of people. Therefore, the people are the real power in this world when they function as a collective group because they can control the flow of money. - Making Your Vote Count for You: Evaluating Candidate Choices By : Jimmy Walker
Do you ever notice how humble incumbents get when it is time for them to run for re-election? This is the only time when most elected officials pay any considerable attention to their constituents' needs. How can you increase your odds of voting for a candidate that is more likely to make changes that will positively and personally benefit you? - The Example Of Las Vegas By : Pablo Edronkin
If casinos go to places where they will be well received and appreciated, then whole communities prosper beyond imagination. - 2008: Election Of Your Life By : Karen Talavera
A look at the mindset of the generations in America as we approach the 2008 Presidential election, and why one should be involved in the political process regardless of age or experience. - Washington State Insurance Commissioner Stands Up to Insurance Industry By : Christopher Davis
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is standing up to the insurance industry when it comes to defending his decision to vote "Yes" on Referendum 67. Insurance companies have pumped in nearly $10 Million to defeat the pro-consumer measure up for a vote this November. - Warehousing Our Elderly By :
This article explores the current status of end of life care currently for the elderly in the United States. Currently we warehouse our frail elderly in institutions and they are cared for by the most underpaid and poorly trained staff while the corporate owner collect big money and reduce quallity of care. - Grassroots and the Elections By : Stephanie Vance
Ideas for utilizing grassroots networks in election campaigns - The Perfection of Al Gore By : Jeff Popick
Vegans and vegetarians are known for their scorn of Al Gore. They say he is nothing but a pseudo-environmentalist, citing his reluctance to discuss how meatism is injuring our planet. What does Jeff Popick, The Vegan Sage, have to say about Al Gore, global warming and going green? You might be surprised to find out. - Alternatives to Torture, 1 By : Mike Scantlebury
Do we have all the answers? If we know so much, why do we have to torture people to find out what they know? Why don't they tell us? Is it because they know less than we do? Internet Author Mike Scantlebury is good at putting the questions. See if you know more than him, and fill in your own answers in this conundrum of an article. - The Types Of USA Visas To Reunite Families By : MIKE SELVON
The immigration laws for the United States have established two distinct categories of aliens who will be considered for permanent immigration to the US. - The Demos Year End 2008 Campaign Review: Obama Up, Clintons Tank, and John Out By : Jack Deal
Aren't we Democrats such a class act? - Tips For Winning A Local Political Office By : Adrian Adams
Many candidates who are otherwise perfectly qualified to run for political office fail simply because they did not take the time to draw up a campaign plan or a road map to victory? - What Every Politician Should Know About Campaign Signs By : Adrian Adams
Are you a local politician who is looking to run for office? If you are, you and your staff may currently be in the process of developing your campaign, if you have yet to already do so. - The Importance Of Campaign Signs By : Adrian Adams
Are you a local politician who is interested in running for office or are you a campaign manager? If you are, the importance of political signs cannot be emphasized on enough. - Can Democracies Work And Do They Make A Difference To Ordinary Lives? By : Holly Franklin
There seems to be a Western apathy toward politics and democracy whilst in other countries they fight for it and it only brings bloodshed and tears. Can democracy really work this article explores the debate.
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