The Gay Marriage Conundrum and South Africa's Answer

I know for many people around the world the subject of same-sex couples is not a pleasant one. But, I have to admire the way in which South Africa's ruling ANC party leaders got down to brass tacks and established with certainty the standard with which this issue should be judged.

Bid To Stop Big - Fish Entry In Retail

Indications from the government to allow FDI in the retail sector has triggered protests from marginal traders and social activists who foresee complete dominance of foreign companies in the retail space at the cost of small traders and vendors.

President Bush and the GREAT MYTHS of Iraq

Iraq - Old Myths and New Realities

A Painful Lesson

The barbaric practice of partial-birth abortion is about to be addressed by the House of Representatives, but to no avail. Unfortunately, any bill banning such a practice will stop in the Senate.

Lost in Translation - California Community Dispute Resolution Programs Denied Funding

California counties are diverting Dispute Resolution Program Act (DRPA) funds to those who can afford protracted and costly litigation. The community-based dispute resolution programs for all persons of all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds are being deprived of funds. The Legislature must change the qualification criteria to codify its original intent.

The Use of the Atomic Bomb on Japan: Great or Grave

Take a look into our history and judge for yourself if President Harry S. Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb was the best decision out of all the alternatives he had.

Indonesia in the Nineteen Fifties

The failure of parliamentary democratic system in Indonesia in the nineteen fifties was due to the imperfect ideological foundation upon which the Indonesian elite based and understood it. To the cream of the crop, democracy was an ideal and an icon, which in practice must be kept firmly within their own hands.

Reading Between the Lines: The News or Propaganda

During the 60s and 70s in the United States of America there was a cultural revolution. This cultural revolution awakened and fueled the civil rights movement, the feminist movement, the Gay Rights movement, the anti-war movements, and several other movements that worked within the framework of the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, to include those who were unconstitutionally excluded from the democratic process. One of the main vehicles for this revolution was the news media.

THE DIXIE CHICKS: Reluctant Warriors in the Battle for America's Soul.

The Dixie Chicks have been ridiculed, maligned, slandered, threatened, boycotted and demonized all because they made a simple comment criticizing President Bush's decision to go to war. But, they won't back down. Good for them!

Supermullah

A political profile of the social and economic policies of Seyyed Ali Hoseini Khamenei, Grand Ayatollah and Second Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

French Politics - The Electoral System

Penetrating the many layers of mystery surrounding the French political system and presidential elections can at times seem a daunting task for a Brit or an American whose own system is quite different from that of the French.

Rare Coins and Politics

A Scandalous Coin Politics and rare coins might not seem to go together, but they are linked throughout the history of the United States. From the first coins of the 1650s to the change you carry in your pocket today, political influence has been a significant part of United States coinage...

Establishing Security in Iraq

While President Bush is preparing his new strategy for Iraq, he should be sure to include the recommendations of the commanders on the ground. These are America's warfighting experts, and they have the best interests of this country at heart.

The Conservative Movement: Suggested Organizations and Websites, Part II

Interested in making a positive impact on our fractured political landscape? Here are a few good places to start.

Tab Cards Took A Bum Rap In Florida Election And Still Are The Best Method For Voting

For many years, small businesses and major corporations, during some of the best economic times, used tab card systems to run their businesses. However, all data was considered raw data until verified. Tab card voting systems do not have a verfication cycle. All we need to do today is use the same punch card voting systems that were used for many years and add a verification cycle. Electronic voting machines can not be trusted. A punched hole card system can be trusted much more if the process is verified.