http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/government-and-politics.asp Get the latest political news and information about government issues. Read about political science and ideologies and how they affect our world. en-us (c) 2000-2010, 2011 Buzzle.com Inc. All rights reserved. 192 55 http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/government-and-politics.asp http://www.buzzle.com/images/buzzle.jpg Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-endangered-species-act-and-why-its-not-enough.html There are currently 1,361 species that qualify for protection under the ESA, with plenty more candidate species in the wings. If we want to save them, we have to think beyond simple laws. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-endangered-species-act-and-why-its-not-enough.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/social-impact-of-nimbyism.html NIMBY stands for the phrase Not In My Backyard. NIMBYism is a pejorative term that refers to an intense opposition by residents of an area, to a proposal about a new development in their neighborhood. They publicly oppose proposals regarding structural developments such as airports, dams, nuclear power plants, prisons, landfills or retail developments. Let us explore this global phenomenon and try to gauge its social impact. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/social-impact-of-nimbyism.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-us-military-aircraft.html Military superiority is an important criterion for a nation's sovereignty and the strength of the nation's air power is a pivotal aspect of military superiority. Here is a list of the US military aircraft along with their types. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-us-military-aircraft.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-case-against-the-electoral-college.html The Electoral College was originally designed to even out the vote, so larger states wouldn't carry a presidential election. As it turns out, the system doesn't work so well anymore, and recent elections have shown why. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-case-against-the-electoral-college.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/challenges-in-reducing-poverty.html We all keep whining about world poverty, but, if everyone hates it so much, why is it still prevalent in the global economy and why isn't everyone doing something to eradicate it? Well, poverty reduction is not as simple as formulating a 5 year plan to see drastic improvements! Things don't work like that because there are so many factors at play. So, what are these challenges in reducing poverty? Let's take a look. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/challenges-in-reducing-poverty.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/using-social-media-for-political-campaigns.html All forms of advertising and marketing today, entail a solid digital strategy. Political campaigning is no different. This article attempts to explore ways in which the power of social media can be leveraged for effective political campaigns. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/using-social-media-for-political-campaigns.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-the-99percent-have-gotten-wrong.html The author's examination of the 99% movement and their drastic flaw in their logic. Admitting there are problems with our economic system but showing that throwing the baby out with the bath water is not a strategy for success. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-the-99percent-have-gotten-wrong.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-gop-presidential-candidates.html The GOP will soon have to select a nominee for the presidential election in 2012. Here is a quick guide to the top candidates, outside Mitt Romney. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-gop-presidential-candidates.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/marital-rape-still-a-global-issue.html Gives an overview of marital rape worldwide. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/marital-rape-still-a-global-issue.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.buzzle.com/articles/effects-of-human-trafficking.html Human trafficking is an ill plaguing our society even in the 21st century. Men, women and children, anyone can become its victim. Not so surprisingly, it happens to be the biggest organized crime in the world, after illegal dealing of drugs and weapons. The effects of human trafficking are numerous and far-reaching. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/effects-of-human-trafficking.html Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST