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Proposal Aims to Change Constitution, Remove Presidential Terms

March 10th, 2009

pressealBefore he was even inaugurated, President Barack Obama drew steady comparisons to arguably one of the greatest presidents in history, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Both men used progressive tactics to communicate

Legislative Review: Should Raping a Child Become a Capital Offense?

March 5th, 2009

us_supreme_court_dcCan you imagine what it would be like to be a member of the most powerful court in the nation? Can you imagine having to make decisions that change an entire

Mind Reading Capabilities: Strengthening Prosecution of Hate Crimes

March 2nd, 2009

lee11Apparently, Congresswoman Jackson Lee is a mind reader. She can tell when a crime is racially motivated, and she can tell what a person is truly thinking when they pull the trigger

Boxer Hits Senate with a Bill for Afghan Women

February 27th, 2009

afghan-womenThe questionable treatment of women throughout the Middle East has been well documented by women who managed to escape the oppressive atmosphere. One example is found in

Video: 95% of Americans Want Marijuana Legalized

February 27th, 2009

california_marijuanaTom Ammianos plan to legalize marijuana in the state of California is turning heads around the nation. This Californian Assemblymen seeks to remove all penalties in California law on cultivation,

Legislation to Allow Travel to Cuba; Will Obama Keep Promise?

February 26th, 2009

flag_of_cubasvgAs Americans, we enjoy our freedom to do anything we may choose. Anything, that is except travel to Cuba. Since 1963, the United States has followed a strict travel ban with Cuba, the only

Prolife or Prochoice; Who is Really Out to Help Women?

February 25th, 2009

joe_pitts_official_photo_portrait_colorThats whats so puzzling about the abortion issue. Prochoice people claim that keeping abortion legal is all about the women. It is about women having a say in what happens to their

Part II: The Republican Blunts

February 24th, 2009

roy_bluntWe do know however, that Roy Blunts father was a Missouri State Legislator. Prior to serving as a state legislator, Blunts father, Leroy, was a member of school and city councils. Roy learned about politics

Louise Slaughters Bill for Slaughter

February 24th, 2009

pregnant_womanTo quote the oh so diplomatic Judge Judy, dont pee on my leg and tell me its raining. The above quote pretty much sums up Congresswoman Louise Slaughters new bill,

Tracking Developments in the Ethiopian Human Rights Disaster

February 23rd, 2009

payne_ethiopiaThe nation of Ethiopia is nestled between the countries of Sudan and Somalia. There are approximately 85 million people who live in the nation. Relations between the US and the 2nd most densely populated African state