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3 Risks Emerging Markets Are Facing
Emerging markets in developing countries have economies and financial markets that take on some of the characteristics of developed market countries while still offering a possibly greater profit potential. This greater profit potential comes from the emerging...
Gang Of Eight: The Leaders Of The Free World
The complicated machinery of politics will sometimes require an elite approach so that things will get past their regular gridlock. That is when a group like the Gang of Eight comes into the legislative branch and into the public eye. There are key points that...
Professional Development for Teachers: Complete Guide
Teaching is a profession that is constantly changing. There are new techniques, curriculums, policies, and procedures that are developed so students can learn and retain information better. The goal is to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to be...
Refugees in America: Process, Status, and Impact on the Economy
Millions of people worldwide are driven to desert their homes daily to escape from war and persecution, often under terrifying and stressful circumstances. They are usually unable to return until their home country is in a state of security and stability, which can...
The Global Impact of China’s Air Pollution Problem
Roughly 1.43 billion people inhabit China. Since the late 80s, this massive country has been growing economically at an impressive rate, unchecked and unregulated. Industries in China are still in overdrive and the earth is paying a hefty price. Over the last fifteen...
Confirmation Hearings: Best Practices for Nominees
Image by U.S. Department of Homeland Security from Flickr For nations ruled by democracy, it is essential to keep everything the government does as transparent as possible. One of the ways that transparency happens is through confirmation hearings held by the US...
Should Political Candidates Accept PACs or Super PAC Money?
Image from Pixabay In 2002, Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold co-authored the McCain-Feingold Act to reform the way political parties accepted soft money contributions. This act was meant to limit the flow of money into the political arena and to limit special...
Building a Strategic Alliance in a Global Economy
Competitive advantage drives profitability for many businesses today. One way that companies can gain a competitive advantage is by forming strategic alliances. If you have reached a point where you feel that your regional or global company is losing to competition,...
Government Shut Down: What Grinds to a Halt and How It Impacts Voters
A government shut down can interrupt many of the services we come to expect as part of our daily lives. Here we’ll discuss what to expect if the Federal Government shuts down. We’ll also discuss the impacts that the government shut down has on the citizens of the...
Will a Bigger Border Wall Stop the Influx of Immigrants? A Closer Look
Border security has been a hot button topic for decades. While it is a major argument in the current political cycle, opinions often shift based on public opinion and what one party believes its backers will favor. The current president Donald Trump is a stark...
Political Candidates Guide To Crafting A Domestic Policy Message
So you’ve been asked to craft a domestic policy message for a political candidate you support. Or perhaps you yourself want to put out a political message or run for a political position. Where do you begin? Before you even begin writing, it is important to outline...
How Straw Polls Work And Influence Political Candidates
For 36 years, from 1979 to 2015, the Ames Iowa Straw Poll was the first critical test for potential Republican candidates to rise to the top of Presidential contenders. Conducted at a fundraising dinner that benefitted the Iowa Republican Party, the Ames Iowa Straw...
Understanding The Role Western Europe Plays In The Global Economy
The global economic picture of today would not be recognizable to a European living 60 years ago. At that time, global economic output and trade were dominated by Western Europe and North America, with many other world nations only just emerging from European...