Tag: Politics
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International Relations in Space
This is a visualised history of international relations in space. Including ground-breaking events, political issues and the measures taken to promote the sense of community in outer space.
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President’s Day: Facts and Scandals
President’s Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than with interesting facts about some of our most famous presidents, their accomplishments, and even some notable scandals. For example, did you know George Washington was an ultra-successful liquor distributor in the new country? He made rye whiskey, apple brandy and peach brandy in his…
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The Relationships Between Elite Academics and Power
The Relationships Between Elite Academics and Power Gadgets, services, vacations are available to all. But in reality, there’s a larger gap between the classes: Wealthy vs. non-wealthy, greater physical separation, very different school choices, greater difference in health and lifespan, far less social mobility. Except for hyper achievers.
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Facts About Food Stamps
Politicians are lying to you. Food stamps are not evil. They nourish the nation. Hunger exists in American. Although it may be hard to imagine, given that we live in such a prosperous nation, there are many Americans who are suffering from hunger. According to Feeding America, one in six Americans do not have adequate…
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The life of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, the well known South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician, is an inspirational figure for the fight against racism an oppression. With his anniversary this week, let us remember what an inspiration the figure has been to all those oppressed and deprived through this timeline depicting his life so far.
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The Top Economies in Africa
For the past decade, Africa’s economy has been growing, on average, by 5.3% per year. But that’s not the full measure of a continent. A recent study looked at 4 different pillars derived from 88 different indicators to help determine which African countries are succeeding and which ones are still struggling.
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World Debt 101
The global debt crisis has been wearing on for quite some time now, with no end in sight. In response to these deep and complex issues, governments around the world have been pulling out all the stops in the name of narrowing budgetary defecits and whittling away at national debt. But just what is the…
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Are you Secret Service material?
Do you have what it takes to be a protector of presidents? Based on information found on the Secret Service government career page, this flowchart helps you answer that burning question. If you’ve been searching for a new career path, you might have one at the U.S. Secret Service. Good luck!
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Who Pays Less for Car Insurance: Democrats or Republicans?
‘Tis the season for political sparring. It’s so contagious we figured we’d take something we all pretty much agree on — the need for car insurance — and turn that consensus into a fractured contest, pitting Democrats against Republicans in a battle for all the marbles: lower car insurance bills. Jabs and uppercuts aside, the…