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How a Democracy Can Implode
The biggest challenge to democracy comes from the voters themselves. As Americans, we have a duty to vote not just Republican or Democrat, but for those who will uphold our Supreme Law. In 2014, voter turnout for mid-term elections plunged to the lowest rate in 72 years. The overall national turnout was a disgraceful 36.3 percent.
Republican Yes Votes on Health Care
Cases of beer were wheeled into the Capitol after the House narrowly passed a health care bill on May 4, 2017, that would repeal and replace major parts of the Affordable Care Act. Every Democrat voted no, joined by 20 Republicans. See who voted yes.
Could Iran Emerge as the Middle East Superpower?
With the Trump administration’s nationalistic sentiment of “America First” and a reduction of global political leverage, the world’s hegemony steps back. As a result, the international system is shifting to multipolarity of dominant regional superpowers.
U.S. Senate Seats up for Reelection in 2018
The U.S. Senate elections will be held on November 6, 2018. Thirty-three of the 100 Senate seats are up for reelection. The Republicans will be defending just 8 seats, while the Democrats will be fighting for 23, plus another 2 held by independents. The winners of those seats will serve a six-year term from January 3, 2019, until January 3, 2025. The time to start organizing is now.
Middle East
ISIS, Turkey and Oil: Interview with Pelicourt
James Stafford
Viewpoints: Violence Between Israel and Palestine
Worldpress.org
Khalid al-Asaad Slaughtered by ISIS
Teri Schure
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Europe
The Jedwabne Massacre of 1941: An Interview with Marcin Malek
Teri Schure
Global Refugee Crisis Deepens by the Day
Joshua Pringle
Is Russia Plotting to Bring Down OPEC?
Dalan McEndree
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Asia-Pacific
Taiwan Seeks to Join Fight Against Global Warming
Ying-Yuan Lee, Minister of Environmental Protection Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Participation in the WHO Annual Assembly Is Vital to Ensuring Global Health Security
Dr. Tzou-yien Lin, Minister of Health and Welfare, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Myanmar: Transition Within Transition
Rajiv Bhatia
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Americas
The Win: The Forgotten Americans vs the Loss: Trump Wants Revenge
Teri Schure
Why Is It So Hard for Some Americans to Vote? It's All About Race.
Worldpress.org
Viewpoints: How Accurate Are the U.S. Election Polls?
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Africa
Child Brides in Zimbabwe
Stephen Tsoroti
Food Insecurity and Climate Change in Egypt
Joshua Goldfond
Tunisia: Escaping the Great Mosque of Uqba
Angela Smith Kirkman
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