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Filibuster Reform is Becoming a Hot Topic in Senate
data source: princeton.eduOn the heels of last week’s Supreme Court denial to hear claims that the filibuster presents an unconstitutional practice on the part of the minority in the Senate, competin...
Senate Defeats Amendment Protecting Internet and Phone Privacy
(Credit: current.com)After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. government's ability to identify and intercept national security threats became paramount. With this concern came the ...
Marriage Equality in 2012: Uruguay and the U.S. Make Strides
Photo: ilga.orgOn December 11, 2012, Uruguay's House overwhelmingly voted to approve marriage equality in the country. The Senate was scheduled to vote on the bill on December 26, and commentators wi...
Waiting for the End of the World in 2012
For nearly twenty five years, December 21, 2012 has been the talk of soothsayers and oracles, all of whom forecast a worldwide event that will, in one way or another, change the face of the planet.Thi...
Five More States Secure Early Learning Challenge Grants
Credit: www.ed.govIllinois, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and Wisconsin will get a share of the 2012 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, a $133 million grant fund to enhance superiority and exp...
World Conference on International Telecommunications Underway
Photo: World Conference on International TelecommunicationsLast week IVN reported on the worry, and anticipation, over the World Conference on International Telecommunications. Over 190 entities are ...
Worry Circulates Around World Conference on International Telecommunications
Photo: World Conference on International TelecommunicationsLast week IVN reported on the worry, and anticipation, over the World Conference on International Telecommunications. Over 190 entities are ...
San Diego City Council Addresses Financial Issues
Photo Credit: Kevan Barsky kpbs.orgOn Monday, November 26, San Diego City Council met (after having been adjourned Thanksgiving week) to discuss, among other items of business, key financial issues t...
Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013
Credit: The Albany TimesNovember 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and Washington through ballot re...
Rand Paul Presidential Rumors Begin
(Credit: Gage Skidmore)In an interview with ABC News, Kentucky US Senator Rand Paul confessed he is considering a presidential run in 2016:"I want to be part of the national debate. I think it's a li...