12 21 2012 is the last day in the Mayan Calendar. What significances does this have with mankind? Is this really the end of the world?......[Read More]

Although America has numerous political parties, the only two that hold any real power are the Democrats and the Republicans. These two parties came to power in the 1800s and by 1860 had become the most powerful two parties in the nation. At times, it can be very difficult to tell Democrats and Repu......[Read More]

Members of either house of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives) can only be legally expelled by internal Congressional procedures, culminating in a vote by the accused member's house. The specific procedures in each house have developed to entail extensive review by the respective ......[Read More]

On June 7, 2008, Senator Hillary Clinton made history. I knew it as I watched her deliver her exit speech before 2,000 supporters at Washington's National Building Museum. She wasn't just endorsing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama; she was leading by example......[Read More]

History reports that we have just elected our 44th President of the United States. In a political campaign reported to be like no other in history a African-American was elected to our highest office. I along with many Americans viewed as our President-elect gave his first on-camera interview on the......[Read More]

According to Fair Vote, the Center for Voting and Democracy, midterm election turnout has never topped 50 percent of eligible voters. This statistic describes turnout among registered voters, which means that the percentage of the population that participates in midterm elections is even less. Low t......[Read More]

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the research arm of the U.S. federal government's program to ensure health and safety in the workplace. NIOSH has a team of 1,200 scientists working in eight major laboratories throughout the United States studying ways to improve......[Read More]

The Concert of Europe came into existence at the end of the Napoleonic Wars as an attempt by the major European Powers (Austria, France, Great Britain, Prussia and Russia) to ensure that the territorial settlements agreed to at the Congress of Vienna remained in force.The Concert was also intent upo......[Read More]

Materialism and dualism embody two opposite ends of the spectrum of philosophical belief about the nature of life. Unlike other differences in schools of thought, there are few shared points of agreement between the two outlooks. The major reasons why a materialist rejects dualism can be understood ......[Read More]

Racial discrimination involves unfavorable treatment of individuals because they are a particular race, or because of characteristics associated with that race. Discrimination is also evident with biased treatment of anyone who has a partner or friend that is of a certain race. U.S. law.........[Read More]

Ernesto Guevara de la Serna. You may know him as simply "Che" but the former is actually the name given to him upon his birth in Argentina.......[Read More]

While cynicism is often all the rage, particularly in an election cycle, it surely is not representative of the best within us. Idealism is! So, choosing behaviors, which seems to be the one most suited to your disposition? Sure, it's easy to pile on and denigrate and downplay, and arouse suspi......[Read More]

The Supreme Court recently handed down a very controversial decision regarding a case in New London, Connecticut.......[Read More]

According to Petition Spot, a petition can be used by individuals or groups to express their opposition to a policy or issue. Petitions are often used to express a view to the holder of a political office or a government agency.......[Read More]

The current wave of insurrection in the Arab world has captivated the imagination and inspired thousands in the region, not to mention the sleepless nights it has caused in some Western capitals. What started out as a desperate outcry in Tunisia for the basics of life has now turned into a rallying ......[Read More]

When is the last time you (or your children) read the US Constitution, or for that matter, the Declaration of Independence? With our national birthday just around the corner, thinking about the Constitution seems particularly relevant. It's great to go watch a parade, but it is certainly worthw......[Read More]

The other day we got into a huge discussion, debate, argument and brainstorming session at the Online Think Tank. Yes, it truly was all those things, a lot of passion, conviction and energy; brain power if you will trying to answer the questions; What Should We Do to Better Our Nation; What Would Yo......[Read More]

Failed Bush economic policy, and the failed Bush tax cuts passed in 2001 and 2003, added $4.36 trillion to the national debt during his 8 years in office. And what was the impact of the Bush tax cuts on the American economy? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew an anemic 2.09% annually, only 3 million ......[Read More]

You negotiate when you believe there is something to be gained from the process - and that something may not necessarily mean a settlement. The Americans, like the rest of us, know that Iran is determined to stay the nuclear course. And the Iranian leadership know that the Great Satan is equally det......[Read More]

During the American 2008 presidential election, John McCain dramatically lost to Barack Obama. John McCain had a lot of supporters but he just couldn't influence as many voters compared with Barack Obama. Although John McCain was a good speaker and had a reputable military background, it wasn&a......[Read More]