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The United States is a very young country as compared to almost every other one in the world. That does not diminish the fact that there are many historic landmarks that date back hundreds of years to show that there were people who built monuments long before there was an organized country on this land. When America was fighting the Revolutionary War, many buildings that were of little significance to the people of the time other than markets or churches became symbols of a young nation’s struggle for independence. After the revolution, planning began for a capitol that would prove the artistic nature and power of the people who inhabit this great new land. The capitol was placed on land that was deeded to the United States by General, and later president, Washington. One of his first acts as resident was to begin the planning of the capitol and find an architect who was equal to the task. Capitol Hill was one of the first areas of the new capitol to take shape.

What makes a voting system fair?
Most will agree that “fairness” of the vote is the most important criteria for a voting system whether paper voting or online voting. “Fairest” vote could be defined as the vote which best represents the wish of the majority of the electorate.

Election Trust Acquires VoteHere Mail-in Balloting Tools
More Transparency for Voters & Better Efficiency for Officials

World Politics Review Named Top 5 International News Site by Real Clear Politics
World Politics Review was recently named by Real Clear Politics as one of the Top 5 International News Sites.

Leading Foreign Affairs Journal Revamps Daily Online Publication In Support of Soon-To-Be Launched Policy Journal
World Politics Review has enhanced its daily online publication with original news, analysis and opinion briefings, recurring expert commentary, enhanced audio and video, news aggregation and premium, in-depth analysis. The revisions are in conjunction with the February 2009 launch of its policy journal.

Post-Election Audits Can Restore Voter Confidence in Election Results, Says American Statistical Association
In light of the results of a Washington Post-ABC poll released this week, the American Statistical Association (ASA) has reiterated its position that post-election audits can play a critical role in restoring confidence in election results. An article about the poll in the Post stated that only about a third of Ohio voters had confidence that votes in their state would be counted accurately. ASA says post-election audits could verify election results and assure the public that vote counts are correct, and that statisticians can play a significant role in the audit process.

A Political Thinking About Poverty
Poverty is a universal term and poverty elimination is a universal motto. The Poor People also have freedom to survive in Society. Poverty destroys individuals, societies and nations. Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. It is the state of being sick but unable to see a doctor (Gordon et al., 2003). It is the condition which doesn't allow one to have basic necessities in life. Poverty is the condition of not having a job and no resources to live with. It brings fear of future. It is the synonym of powerlessness, lack of representation and freedom (Gordon et al., 2000). Poverty can retard the overall growth of a society. It can negatively affect the progress of the nation itself. Poverty is produced by circumstances, not individua...

National Student/Parent Mock Election To Give Students a Voice in 2008 Election
Students can register now at www.nationalmockelection.org to cast Presidential ballots on October 30.