BBC
Bbc News: Opposition Accepts Kagame
The opposition leader in the Rwanda 2003 election officially recognized Paul Kagame as the winner, and as the continuing President of Rwanda. Concerns over the election process is reviewed as is the treatment of the opposition party and...
BBC
Bbc News: Venezuela's War of the Airwaves
This article analyzes the role of the media in Venezuela and the attempts to remove Hugo Chavez from power in 2004. Dated March 19, 2004.
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Edmund Barton: Our First Prime Minister
Online exhibit that traces the life and career of Australia's first prime minister, Edmund Barton.
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Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women English Version
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography.
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Ar Net: Hispanic Americans, an Under Represented Group
An excellent description of the problems facing the involvement of Hispanic-Americans in American politics. The essay covers 1948 to 1996, with a good discussion of the civil rights era.
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The Nevada Index
This online "Reference Desk" provides links to libraries, newspapers, people, grants, maps, magazines, and a wealth of other state and national resources.
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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Plato's Republic
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
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Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women French Version
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography and a summary of the novel "Segou".
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Democratic Party Platform, 1864
The page reproduces the text of the Democratic Party Platform of 1864.
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Folketinget: The Danish Parliamentary Electorial System
An in-depth look at the electorial system in Denmark.
Diffen
Diffen: Democrat vs. Republican
An in-depth article describing the two political parties in the United States. Read the side-by-side comparison followed by the article which contains an excerpt from an interview and some visuals to reinforce the learning.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Propaganda Techniques in Literature: Ads
In this online lesson, students are introduced to various propaganda techniques that have been used by the media and political candidates. Students explore the propaganda and the effect it has on contemporary society.
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Texas Democratic Party: The Rules of the Texas Democratic Party [Pdf]
From the fiscal year 2013-14, the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee wrote and published this set of rules for the Texas Democratic Party.
C-SPAN
American Writers: Ayn Rand
A good informational site on Ayn Rand. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Also includes links to other sites.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: David Hume
Biography of Hume with notes on his major ideas and philosophy. Includes a timeline for quick reference.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia: World News
This is an online world news site from Australia featuring world news, politics, economics, and business and finance.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostory: The 80s: The Decade That Made Us
Use this interactive Geostory module to relive the political, environmental, and pop cultural moments that made the 1980s an important time in U.S. history.
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
Wyzant
Wyzant: History and Politics Outloud: Famous Speeches
Featured is a searchable archive of politically significant audio materials for scholars, teachers, and students. All audio is relevant to American history and politics and is searchable by title, speaker, date, or subject.
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Place Publique (French)
A web magazine for all citizens of the world, Place Publique wants to recreate the traditional French "place du village" on the web for discussions and debates.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle's Theory
Excellent introduction from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy to Aristotle's political theory. Describes his theory of constitutions and citizenship and includes a bibliography at bottom.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...