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Politics & Society

What Are the Swing States in the 2008 Election?

In: US Elections

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Having secured their political base during the Democratic and Republican Conventions, presidential candidates will now focus on several powerful battleground states. more...

Women and the Republican Party

In: US Parties

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

The Republican Party was the first major U. S. political party to promote and defend the rights of women, including the right to equal pay for equal work. more...

Lithuania Parliamentary Election

In: Lithuania

By: Feature Writer Mark Resnicoff

Leading to their upcoming fall legislative election campaigns, Lithuania's political parties will need to deal with the country's increasing economic and labor issues. more...

Who is Alaska Governor Sarah Palin?

In: US Elections

By: Feature Writer Mia Carter

Republican Presidential hopeful John McCain shocked many Americans when he announced that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would be his running mate. But who is she? more...

Who is Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin?

In: US Elections

By: Feature Writer James Lincoln Ray

A few years ago, Sarah Palin was the mayor of a tiny town in Alaska. Today, she is John McCain's choice to lead the free world if McCain cannot complete his term. more...

Who Is Republican Sarah Louise Heath Palin?

In: US Elections

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Risking it all, 72 year old John McCain picked a 44 year old Alaska governor as running mate. Who is the woman that's a heartbeat away from becoming President of the USA? more...

Grand Jury Vs. Trial Jury

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

The American judicial system is centered around the jury, throughout all steps in the legal process. A look at the two kinds of juries, what they do and how they differ. more...

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