The death of meaning in American rhetoric

The actual role of the Bill of Rights relative to American political activity is often a misconceived concept in contemporary thought. One might find an observer commenting, “The government gives me the right of free speech...
by Urban Times
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Why Are Rice Farmers Protesting In Thailand?

Hundreds of rice farmers have been protesting over the last several days in Bangkok after the Thailand government has repeatedly failed to provide payments under the rice pledging program. Delayed payments have already reache...
by Mong Palatino
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International Political Forum

A Return To Public Diplomacy In The Middle East

Syria’s ongoing deadly civil war, Iran’s nuclear weapons program, and a renewed focus to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are the three main diplomatic maneuvers currently at the forefront of U.S. foreign policy in ...
by Brigid Skorup
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International Political Forum

Private Military Companies: Legitimate Or Violator Of Human Rights?

The private area in warfare is far from a modern concept. Peter W. Singer states that “hiring outsiders to fight your battle is as old as war itself’’. Herbst reiterates Singer’s argument by pointing out that before sta...
by Camille Bigot
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International Political Forum

Hungary’s New Media Tax: An Undemocratic Legislation?

Hungary’s tumultuous political sphere seems like a never ending topic for democracy advocates. Right after the governing party’s much criticised actions (alterations in the country’s constitution, forced retirements and o...
by Tímea Fazekas
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Religious Fundamentalism Is Dominating Brazil’s Presidential Elections

The world’s theocratic states might soon gain a new member as evangelical (Christian) fundamentalism threatens to devolve Brazil back to the dark ages.
by Daniele Bassi
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Home truths about democracy in Swaziland

The spokesman of South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), recently reaffirmed his party’s commitment to democratic reform in Swaziland. At a party conference Mr. Jackson Mthembu said that in princip...
by Mark Mngomezulu
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A Dysfunctional Marriage

Some relationships require marriage counselors. These counselors come in many forms. They can be close friends or even a professional whose sole aim in life is to resolve issues in relationships; these people are known as thera...
by Hasan Rizvi
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Scottish Independence: Is It Worth it?

The Scots’ usual response to George Osborne is that which he had to endure during his appearance at the Paralympics, yet on Tuesday he still went ahead and voiced his doubt about the viability of all the potential currenc...
by Matthew Campsie
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