US Politics: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Historical Presidential Approval Ratings - End Of Term Plus Current Ratings
Chart of end-of-term Presidential Approval ratings. Links to current approval ratings -- job, Iraq -- as well as Presidential candidate polling data.
Chart of end-of-term Presidential Approval ratings. Links to current approval ratings -- job, Iraq -- as well as Presidential candidate polling data.
How Much Is A Billion?
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
Race for US Senate - 2008
Overview of Senate race in 2008 election.
Overview of Senate race in 2008 election.
What Are Super-Delegates?
The Democratic Party has three types of delegates; two types are elected at the state level. The third is less well publicized or understood: the super-delegate.
The Democratic Party has three types of delegates; two types are elected at the state level. The third is less well publicized or understood: the super-delegate.
Issue Summary: Abortion
This issue summary provides background about abortion in America, presents various points of view on the political aspects of abortion, and provides links to pro choice and pro life organizations.
This issue summary provides background about abortion in America, presents various points of view on the political aspects of abortion, and provides links to pro choice and pro life organizations.
Public Holidays In The US
What are the nationwide public holidays in the United States and how is a holiday born?
What are the nationwide public holidays in the United States and how is a holiday born?
Bush Vetos
Details on the bills that have been vetoed by President Bush (43).
Details on the bills that have been vetoed by President Bush (43).
Hurricane Katrina - Statistics - Two Year Anniversary
Livability statistics for New Orleans area, post Katrina.
Livability statistics for New Orleans area, post Katrina.
2008 Presidential Primaries
2008 Presidential Primary and Caucus Calendar
2008 Presidential Primary and Caucus Calendar
Death Penalty
After a 10-year moratorium, the United States re-instituted the death penalty in 1977. Overview of statistics, arguments pro-and-con, background of capital punishment.
After a 10-year moratorium, the United States re-instituted the death penalty in 1977. Overview of statistics, arguments pro-and-con, background of capital punishment.
Gay Marriage - Post Election
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
2005 Hurricane Season
Names, records set, effect and damage estimates of hurricanes in the 2005 season.
Names, records set, effect and damage estimates of hurricanes in the 2005 season.
Top 10 Political Movies
Use this gift guide to find the best political movie for the politico on your gift list.
Use this gift guide to find the best political movie for the politico on your gift list.
2008 Election Central
Latest election news, candidate positions on the issues, fundraising information, States to Watch, and a comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
Latest election news, candidate positions on the issues, fundraising information, States to Watch, and a comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
CAFE Standards
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
US Politics - Forum Guidelines
Terms of use policies for the US Politics Forum at About.com
Terms of use policies for the US Politics Forum at About.com
Bill of Rights
History of the Bill of Rights; first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
History of the Bill of Rights; first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Party In Power - Congress and Presidency - 1945 - 2008
Table showing the party in power in each of the three branches of government, from 1945-2006.
Table showing the party in power in each of the three branches of government, from 1945-2006.
Obama Political Timeline
When Barack Obama decided he wanted to run for the Illinois Senate in 1996, he ensured his candidacy by successfully challenging the nomination petitions of his four competitors. This article provides a timeline of Obama's political career.
When Barack Obama decided he wanted to run for the Illinois Senate in 1996, he ensured his candidacy by successfully challenging the nomination petitions of his four competitors. This article provides a timeline of Obama's political career.
The Draft
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the "all volunteer" Army and the possibility that Congress will reinstitute a draft.
Overview of the history of the draft in the US. Reviews the success of the "all volunteer" Army and the possibility that Congress will reinstitute a draft.
Presidential Approval Rating
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2007.
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2007.
Supreme Court
An overview of the federal court system in the United States, with profiles of US Supreme Court Justices.
An overview of the federal court system in the United States, with profiles of US Supreme Court Justices.
Real Median Income, 2007
Real Median Income - US Census, August 2007
Real Median Income - US Census, August 2007
10 Classic Novels
Top 10 classic political novels, from 1984 to To Kill a Mockingbird.
Top 10 classic political novels, from 1984 to To Kill a Mockingbird.
Presidential Vetoes - Overview and History - 1789-2008
Overview and history of the Presidential veto in the United States.
Overview and history of the Presidential veto in the United States.
Green Card
Definition of "green card" - which signifies the person is a legal permanent resident of the US.
Definition of "green card" - which signifies the person is a legal permanent resident of the US.
Hurricane Katrina Timeline from US Politics
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
US Immigration as Percent of Population - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
US Immigration as Percent of Population, from US Politics
Davis-Bacon Act
The Davis-Bacon Act (1931) requires federal contractors to pay prevailing wages -- in other words, public funds cannot be used in price discrimination. Ironically, an Act championed by Republicans has been suspended most almost exclusively by Republican Presidents.
The Davis-Bacon Act (1931) requires federal contractors to pay prevailing wages -- in other words, public funds cannot be used in price discrimination. Ironically, an Act championed by Republicans has been suspended most almost exclusively by Republican Presidents.
Timeline - NSA Wiretaps - August 2006
Overview and timeline of NSA wiretapping scandal.
Overview and timeline of NSA wiretapping scandal.
Amending The Constitution
How to amend the Constitution of the United States.
How to amend the Constitution of the United States.
Medicare v Medicaid
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
Part one: medicare. An indepth look at two government programs for health care: medicare and medicaid.
Troops In Iraq
US and Coalition Troops in Iraq
US and Coalition Troops in Iraq
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization.
House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization.
Electoral Votes - 2008 Presidential Election
Summary of state electoral votes in 2008.
Summary of state electoral votes in 2008.
The Hatch Act
Passed in 1939, the Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
Passed in 1939, the Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.
Swing-Vote Cases
Many controversial issues have been decided by a 5-4 vote of the Supreme Court; the swing vote is the person who is vote number five. It's called a swing vote because the person does not always vote with either "side" of the court.
Many controversial issues have been decided by a 5-4 vote of the Supreme Court; the swing vote is the person who is vote number five. It's called a swing vote because the person does not always vote with either "side" of the court.
Sen. Barack Obama & Sen. Hillary Clinton Leadership PAC Donations & Super-Delegate Endorsements
Data on both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton's Leadership PAC donations to federal candidates and their super-delegate position.
Data on both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton's Leadership PAC donations to federal candidates and their super-delegate position.
Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940
US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007
US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007
Blue Laws - Alcohol
Blue laws in the US.
Blue laws in the US.
AG - 1980-2007
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
Today In Political History
An ever-growing calendar of political events that have helped shape the United States of America.
An ever-growing calendar of political events that have helped shape the United States of America.
Presidential Election - Results by State, 1972-2004; Democratic Primary Results, 2008
How each state has voted in the last nine presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
How each state has voted in the last nine presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
Top 10 PACS - 2006
Top political action committees in 2006 election.
Top political action committees in 2006 election.
Nigerian Yellow Cake
Examination of the facts and fiction surrounding the intelligence community and allegations that Iraq attempted to purchase yellowcake from Niger.
Examination of the facts and fiction surrounding the intelligence community and allegations that Iraq attempted to purchase yellowcake from Niger.
Food Standards of Identity
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
Being an Indian in America
Examines issues, statistics and life of American Indians and provides information on process to "prove" ancestry.
Examines issues, statistics and life of American Indians and provides information on process to "prove" ancestry.
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product, from US Politics
US Gross National Debt As Percent of Gross Domestic Product, from US Politics
McCain-Feingold
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
Presidential Race - Editorial Endorsements
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2004.
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2004.
Quotes About Politics
Quotations from politicans and other famous people - talking about politics.
Quotations from politicans and other famous people - talking about politics.
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 7.
Does immigration have a positive or negative impact on the US? - US Politics Poll
Do You Agree With Iraq Troop Surge?
Do You Agree With Iraq Troop Surge?
Side-By-Side: Hurricane Katrina v Hurricane Rita from US Politics
A timeline of events leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
A timeline of events leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Hit Most By Hurricanes
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurricanes are in Florida.
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurricanes are in Florida.
Same-Sex Marriage in the US - June 2006
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
Iraq Casualties - Aug 2007
Iraq Casualties By Month - Mar 2003 - Aug 2007
Iraq Casualties By Month - Mar 2003 - Aug 2007
John G. Roberts, Jr - Bio
Biographical data on John G. Roberts, Jr., President Bush's first Supreme Court nomination.
Biographical data on John G. Roberts, Jr., President Bush's first Supreme Court nomination.
Panel Rejects Intrinsa
FDA Advisory Panel rejects testosterone via a patch (Intrinsa) for women with surgical menopause.
FDA Advisory Panel rejects testosterone via a patch (Intrinsa) for women with surgical menopause.
Contact Congress
How to get in touch with your U.S. congressman.
How to get in touch with your U.S. congressman.
Facebook - 2008 Prez
Facebook, the social networking site that is now open to everyone, has a myriad of political applications (widgets) that you can add to your profile. Here are the top presidential campaign 2008 applications!
Facebook, the social networking site that is now open to everyone, has a myriad of political applications (widgets) that you can add to your profile. Here are the top presidential campaign 2008 applications!
What Is A Leadership PAC?
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
George W. Bush
This illustrated biography of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, examines his life from birth to the White House.
This illustrated biography of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, examines his life from birth to the White House.
Top 10 Political TV Shows
Use this gift guide to find the best political TV shows for the politico on your gift list.
Use this gift guide to find the best political TV shows for the politico on your gift list.
DOMA
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
War in Iraq
Overview of issues surrounding the War in Iraq.
Overview of issues surrounding the War in Iraq.
Bush Aggregated, Total
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, both terms. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Chart shows aggregated approval ratings for President Bush, both terms. Includes 13 sources and 14-day running average.
Voting Systems - State-by-State
Voting systems in each state - November 2006.
Voting systems in each state - November 2006.
Filibuster and Cloture
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Civil Rights Act
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964
US Senate
What powers are granted to the Senate by the US Constitution?
What powers are granted to the Senate by the US Constitution?
Filibuster In 2005
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Christian Science Monitor - RSS Feeds - US Politics
Regular US Politics news updates with RSS feeds
Regular US Politics news updates with RSS feeds
Salaries of US Federal Officia
Current salaries for members of the U.S. Congress as well as the White House and the Courts.
Current salaries for members of the U.S. Congress as well as the White House and the Courts.
Boxer 2494 Vote
The Boxer Amendment condemned all attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who is serving or has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, by any person or organization.
The Boxer Amendment condemned all attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who is serving or has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, by any person or organization.
Issue: Geneva Conventions
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and treatment of prisoners of war. The context is the current war against terrorism and events in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Abu Ghraib, Iraq.
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and treatment of prisoners of war. The context is the current war against terrorism and events in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Abu Ghraib, Iraq.
Historical Presidential Rating
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton.
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton.
DP World Saga - Port Authority Letter - 15 February 2007
Port Authority letter to DP World and AIG regarding Newark Terminal
Port Authority letter to DP World and AIG regarding Newark Terminal
Oaths of Office
Details the oath of office for members of the three branches of the US government: executive, legislative, judiciary.
Details the oath of office for members of the three branches of the US government: executive, legislative, judiciary.
Same-Sex Marriage in the US - November 2004
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Debt/GDP by President
Gross Debt as a Percent of GDP, by President
Gross Debt as a Percent of GDP, by President
Presidents of the USA
Terms of office, political affiliation, and brief bios of the Presidents of the United States.
Terms of office, political affiliation, and brief bios of the Presidents of the United States.
Executions by State and Method of Execution - Alphabetical
Statistics: Executions by State and Method of Execution (1977-2003)
Statistics: Executions by State and Method of Execution (1977-2003)
Opinion: US Pension System
Editorial and opinion about the pension system in the United States and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
Editorial and opinion about the pension system in the United States and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
Income, Woman and Men - 2007
Income, Woman and Men - US Census, August 2007
Income, Woman and Men - US Census, August 2007
2008 Delegate Count - Democratic Primary and Caucus - Presidential Election
Summary of the Democratic pledged delegate count in the 2008 presidential nomination contest.
Summary of the Democratic pledged delegate count in the 2008 presidential nomination contest.
John McCain, 2008
Profile of John McCain, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
Profile of John McCain, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
Grand Jury in the US
The Grand Jury in the United States: an historical overview with details on selection, reponsibilities, secrecy, subpoena power, and indictments.
The Grand Jury in the United States: an historical overview with details on selection, reponsibilities, secrecy, subpoena power, and indictments.
Congress
The Gang of Eight refers to eight members of Congress who must be briefed by the executive branch on matters of intelligence.
The Gang of Eight refers to eight members of Congress who must be briefed by the executive branch on matters of intelligence.
US Pension Crisis?
An overview of the pension system in the United States, examining the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), types of pensions, assets and liabilities, and facts to consider when discussing reform.
An overview of the pension system in the United States, examining the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), types of pensions, assets and liabilities, and facts to consider when discussing reform.
Presidential Vetoes - History, Records
Quick facts about Presidential vetoes
Quick facts about Presidential vetoes
HAVA
In 2002, Congress interjected the federal government into how states conduct federal elections when it passed the Help America Vote Act (HAVA - Public Law 107-252).
In 2002, Congress interjected the federal government into how states conduct federal elections when it passed the Help America Vote Act (HAVA - Public Law 107-252).
Presidential Comparison
Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP
Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP
Pledge Case Ruling Issued
Analysis of Supreme Court decision on pledge of allegiance legal case suggests that the Court ducked the issue, which is effectively tabled until after the election.
Analysis of Supreme Court decision on pledge of allegiance legal case suggests that the Court ducked the issue, which is effectively tabled until after the election.
MoveOn Senate Vote
To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn personal attacks on the honor and integrity of General Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces.
To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn personal attacks on the honor and integrity of General Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces.
nobel
A list of Americans who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.
A list of Americans who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jena 6 - A Timeline - Events of 2006
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
US Immigration By Decade - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
US Immigration by Decade, from US Politics
Statistics on Cloture Motions - 93rd-110th Congresses - Learning About Filibuster
Statistics on Cloture Motions - the first step in a filibuster - in various Congresses
Statistics on Cloture Motions - the first step in a filibuster - in various Congresses
National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 - Bill Text
Bill Text - National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007
Bill Text - National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007
US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5.
Text of the US Civil Rights Act - 1964 - Title 5.
HR 2206
On 25 May 2007, President Bush signed HR 2206, "emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance" for the fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
On 25 May 2007, President Bush signed HR 2206, "emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance" for the fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
Income Distribution - 2007
Income Distribution - US Census, August 2007
Income Distribution - US Census, August 2007
Danish Cartoons
A Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad in September 2005; organized protests/riots began in early 2006. Background, timeline, context for this story.
A Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad in September 2005; organized protests/riots began in early 2006. Background, timeline, context for this story.
US Supreme Court Decisions by Vote - 2006 - Page 3
US Supreme Court Decisions by Vote - 2006
US Supreme Court Decisions by Vote - 2006
Ronnie Earle
Ronnie Earle is the Travis County (Austin) Texas prosecutor. His office is responsible for prosecuting crimes against the state. He is in the news because of an indictment against US House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX).
Ronnie Earle is the Travis County (Austin) Texas prosecutor. His office is responsible for prosecuting crimes against the state. He is in the news because of an indictment against US House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX).
Deaths In Iraq By Year
US Military - Deaths In Iraq By Year, 2003-2007
US Military - Deaths In Iraq By Year, 2003-2007
How Do Wyoming Caucuses Work?
Presidential election primaries and caucuses are two different methods that political parties use to let party members (voters) select the presidential nominee. How do caucuses work and what's the word on Wyoming?
Presidential election primaries and caucuses are two different methods that political parties use to let party members (voters) select the presidential nominee. How do caucuses work and what's the word on Wyoming?
FISA
FISA "prescribes procedures for requesting judicial authorization for electronic surveillance and physical search of persons engaged in espionage or international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power."
FISA "prescribes procedures for requesting judicial authorization for electronic surveillance and physical search of persons engaged in espionage or international terrorism against the United States on behalf of a foreign power."
Tort Reform - State Recap
Physicians across the country are seeking tort reform from state lawmakers. Their goal: to stabilize medical liability insurance premiums.
Physicians across the country are seeking tort reform from state lawmakers. Their goal: to stabilize medical liability insurance premiums.
Women's Milestones
As Nancy Pelosi assumes leadership of the US House of Representatives, let's look at other milestones for women in politics in the United States.
As Nancy Pelosi assumes leadership of the US House of Representatives, let's look at other milestones for women in politics in the United States.
Bush on Terrorism
Text of speech given by President George W. Bush on 28 June 2005 in Ft. Bragg, NC.
Text of speech given by President George W. Bush on 28 June 2005 in Ft. Bragg, NC.
Editorial Cartoons
An evolving guide to the best editorial cartoons available online.
An evolving guide to the best editorial cartoons available online.
Hurricane Katrina Timeline from US Politics - Aftermath
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
A timeline of events leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005. Focus is on government actions and political decisions.
Overview : The Economy
Analysis of jobs, unemployment and consumer purchasing during the tenure of the Bush Administration.
Analysis of jobs, unemployment and consumer purchasing during the tenure of the Bush Administration.
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - CAFE - 1978 - 2007
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - Model Years 1978 - 2007
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - Model Years 1978 - 2007
Iraq Quality Of Life
Selected quality of life indicators in Iraq show a mixed picture.
Selected quality of life indicators in Iraq show a mixed picture.
Educational Attainment and the 2004 Presidential Vote
Data showing percentage of population holding graduate degrees and how states voted in 2004 Presidential election
Data showing percentage of population holding graduate degrees and how states voted in 2004 Presidential election
Catholic Politics 1
Review of position of Catholic Church on abortion and Iraq; statement of Southern Bishops on abortion and communion.
Review of position of Catholic Church on abortion and Iraq; statement of Southern Bishops on abortion and communion.
Barack Obama, 2008
Profile of Barack Obama, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
Profile of Barack Obama, one of a series of profiles in the 2008 Presidential Race.
USP - Foundational Thinkers
Political thinkers/theorists who provided foundational concepts -- the political philosophy -- for the government of the United States
Political thinkers/theorists who provided foundational concepts -- the political philosophy -- for the government of the United States
Should We Rebuild New Orleans?
Commentary on mitigation verus rebuilding after natural disasters, focusing on 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina
Commentary on mitigation verus rebuilding after natural disasters, focusing on 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina
Presidential Approval Ratings - August 2005
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2005.
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2005.
Democrats For Prez
An overview of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.
An overview of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.
SCOTUS: Procedures
Overview of procedures of the US Supreme Court.
Overview of procedures of the US Supreme Court.
Bush on Iraq, Sept 2007
President Bush addresses the nation on 13 September 2007 and announces that the "surge" will end summer of 2008 with the withdrawal of the additional 30,000 troops announced in January 2007.
President Bush addresses the nation on 13 September 2007 and announces that the "surge" will end summer of 2008 with the withdrawal of the additional 30,000 troops announced in January 2007.
Iraq War Resolution
Text of the 2002 Joint Resolution of Congress authorizing military force in Iraq and roll call vote information.
Text of the 2002 Joint Resolution of Congress authorizing military force in Iraq and roll call vote information.
Jena 6 - A Timeline - Events of 2007
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Timeline of events in the Jena 6 case in Louisiana, where six black youth were charged with murder in a schoolyard brawl with a white student.
Bush Position on HR 810 - Stem Cell Research
Bush Position on HR 810 - Stem Cell Research
Bush Position on HR 810 - Stem Cell Research
HHS Earmarks - Chart - Top 10 States - 15 August 2006
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Retirement Issues
News and resources on retirement issues -- corporate pensions and social security
News and resources on retirement issues -- corporate pensions and social security
Katrina - One Year Later
A one-year anniversary examination of Hurricane Katrina.
A one-year anniversary examination of Hurricane Katrina.
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Excerpt from HR6407, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which is effectively line-item vetoed by Presidential signing statement
Excerpt from HR6407, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which is effectively line-item vetoed by Presidential signing statement
Pat Tillman Timeline
Pat Tillman -- high profile volunteer, multi-million-dollar pro-football player -- was killed in Afghanistan in April 2004. He was killed by "friendly fire." This is a timeline of events surrounding his death and subsequent investigations.
Pat Tillman -- high profile volunteer, multi-million-dollar pro-football player -- was killed in Afghanistan in April 2004. He was killed by "friendly fire." This is a timeline of events surrounding his death and subsequent investigations.
Democratic Debates - YouTube
The July 2007 Democratic Presidential Debate featured questions from Americans via YouTube videos. These are the 38 videos featured on the 23 July 2007 CNN-sponsored debate.
The July 2007 Democratic Presidential Debate featured questions from Americans via YouTube videos. These are the 38 videos featured on the 23 July 2007 CNN-sponsored debate.
Senate Race - Fall 2004
Chart showing open seats for the US Senate - Election 2004.
Chart showing open seats for the US Senate - Election 2004.
Assault Weapon
Review of the ban on semi-automatic assualt weapons, with list of affected guns.
Review of the ban on semi-automatic assualt weapons, with list of affected guns.
The Politics of Sex-Ed
America has ongoing battles about sex education (what to teach, if to teach, when to teach). And yet we have double the teen pregnancy rate of other Western countries that teach comprehensive sex-ed classes. What is the origin of this tempest?
America has ongoing battles about sex education (what to teach, if to teach, when to teach). And yet we have double the teen pregnancy rate of other Western countries that teach comprehensive sex-ed classes. What is the origin of this tempest?
Overview : The Economy - Charts
Charts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for private, manufacturing and retail employment during the period January 1992 to June 2004
Charts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for private, manufacturing and retail employment during the period January 1992 to June 2004
Samuel Alito - Bio
President Bush nominated Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. He was confirmed on 31 January 2006 and is the second Bush appointment to the Court.
President Bush nominated Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. He was confirmed on 31 January 2006 and is the second Bush appointment to the Court.
Copyright Law
An overview of US Copyright law.
An overview of US Copyright law.
Continuity of Government Plans
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. This timeline details relevant law and presidential orders.
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. This timeline details relevant law and presidential orders.
Taxes
This overview examines six types of taxes and explores five principles used to judge whether a tax is good or bad.
This overview examines six types of taxes and explores five principles used to judge whether a tax is good or bad.
Montana
Montana politics at a glance.
Montana politics at a glance.
2008 Delegate Count - Republican Primary and Caucus - Presidential Election
Summary of the Republican presidential delegate count after each state primary or caucus.
Summary of the Republican presidential delegate count after each state primary or caucus.
MLK
At age 35, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. A follower of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, King is one of the world's best-known modern advocates of nonviolent social change.
At age 35, Martin Luther King, Jr., became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. A follower of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, King is one of the world's best-known modern advocates of nonviolent social change.
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
US Poverty Rate, 1959-2006 - US Census, August 2007
Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007
Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007
Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007
SOTU, 28 January 2008
The last state of the union address by George W. Bush, 28 January 2008. Part 1.
The last state of the union address by George W. Bush, 28 January 2008. Part 1.