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$25 Billion Salvage Plan for the Big 3 Auto Companies
GM, Ford, and Chrysler have gone to Washington to ask for $25 Billion (yes billion with a capital B) in loans to rescue their companies, and approximately one million related jobs.
Nov 27, 2008, 13:02 PST
Political Cartoons
The Amazing Wall Street Bailout Trick
A $700 trillion bailout of the financial industry is currently still in question. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson insists that the bailout is necessary to keep the US economy from plummeting into a Depression.
Nov 27, 2008, 12:42 PST
Political Cartoons
Mumbai Terror
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, as people throughout the United States were giving thanks, brutal terrorist attacks were carried out in the heavily tourist area of Mumbai, India.
Nov 27, 2008, 11:22 PST
Political Cartoons
A Historic Presidential Election
On November 4th, 2008, Barack Obama was elected as the first black president of the United States.
Nov 4, 2008, 22:43 PST
Political Cartoons
How the Electoral College Works
The current workings of the Electoral College are the result of both design and experience. Find out how it works...
Nov 4, 2008, 22:07 PST
Political Cartoons
Why Your Vote Counts
You may ask yourself, "Does my one vote really matter?" It's time to do the math....
Oct 17, 2008, 12:27 PST
Sociology
Global Dignity Day
Nonprofits around the world unite in a global event to raise the awareness of students worldwide to standards of living, with regards to health care, education, and humane treatment. Global Dignity Day, the international event and inaugural celebration of hope and dignity, will take place simultaneously around the world on October 20, 2008 in over twenty countries.
Oct 17, 2008, 08:38 PST
Political Cartoons
Contaminated Chinese Baby Milk Formula
Less than a year after thousands of pets in the US were sickened, and in some cases died, from Chinese pet food that was contaminated by the addition of melamine, thousands of babies are now suffering the same fate in China and other Asian countries from similarly tainted baby milk formula in China.
Oct 15, 2008, 20:11 PST
Political Cartoons
The Presidential Debates
Senator McCain and Senator Obama faced off on their first Presidential debate on September 26, 2008, with political analysts opining that neither candidate dominated as a clear winner. The stakes are high in a Presidential race with so many undecided voters.
Oct 15, 2008, 19:52 PST
Political Cartoons
Sarah Palin Unscripted
Since the two Vice President candidates declared their candidacies, there has been a marked difference between how accessible they have been to the press. According to a recent piece on NPR, Joseph Biden has done well over 70 interviews, whereas, Sarah Palin has done just three.
Oct 15, 2008, 19:50 PST
Political Cartoons
China's First Spacewalk
On Saturday, September 27, 2008, Mission Commander Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese astronaut to walk in space, representing only the fourth country in history to do so, the others being the USA, Canada and Russia.
Oct 15, 2008, 19:45 PST
Current Events
Why Your Vote Counts
Does your vote count? To paraphrase a famous quote from Senator Everett Dirksen: A vote here, a vote there, pretty soon it adds up to real electoral power.
Oct 15, 2008, 14:27 PST
News Videos
The Picken's Plan - Energy Independence
Take a look at the Pickens Plan promotion. It's time to stop our dependence on oil. There are ways that you can have an effect on the energy policies of our country, regardless of your age.
Sep 27, 2008, 17:52 PST
Political Cartoons
The Amazing Wall Street Bailout Trick
A look at the $700 trillion bailout of the financial industry, and the questions surrounding the deal.
Sep 26, 2008, 10:06 PST
Current Events
Not So Funny In China
A look at the way the people of China view American political cartoons through an interview with Daryl Cagle.
Jul 1, 2008, 14:38 PST
History
The National Archives Experience
Explore the rich history of the United States through the National Archives Experience, a digital vault of over 1200 documents that you can explore online.
May 26, 2008, 10:39 PST
Political Cartoons
The Big One
Since the beginning of 2008, there have already been nine "special" seismic events around the world. Ranging from a magnitude 5.2 in Illinois to a magnitude 7.9 in Eastern Sichuan, China.
May 26, 2008, 06:08 PST
Political Cartoons
Aid to Myanmar
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, was devastated by a cyclone in May, 2008. Aid workers have been denied access to the areas thereby slowing assistance and endangering lives.
May 25, 2008, 21:25 PST
Political Cartoons
Gas-Pedal
Already causing people to cut back on their time in the car, the price of gas has risen to the point where it is causing an all out financial crisis for many people.
May 7, 2008, 21:42 PST
Political Cartoons
Freud's Anniversary
May 9th is the anniversary of Sigmund Freud's birth. He is commonly referred to as "the father of psychology" and his concepts of the id, ego, and superego forever changed the way we look at ourselves.
Apr 16, 2008, 20:35 PST
Political Cartoons
What is a Caucus
If you’re trying to figure out what a caucus is, you’re probably not the only one. It turns out that a caucus is simply a group of people who gather to discuss a common interest.
Apr 16, 2008, 20:29 PST
Political Cartoons
Super Delegates - The Ultimate Voting Power
Super delegates have been in the news because neither of the Democratic candidates have acquired enough delegates to clearly take the nomination. So what are super delegates?
Apr 16, 2008, 20:13 PST
History
This Day in History -Library of Congress
What happened this day in history> With this comprehensive article, you will learn about a fascinating event from another place in time.
Apr 10, 2008, 16:32 PST
Political Cartoons
Subprime Mortgage Meltdown
Subprime mortgages are loans made to borrowers who are perceived to have high credit risk, often because they lack a strong credit history or have other characteristics that are associated with high probabilities of default.
Jan 24, 2008, 08:20 PST
Political Cartoons
The Political Candidates and Their Stands on the Environment
Where do the leading presidential candidates stand on the issue of climate change and other environmental issues?
Jan 7, 2008, 09:51 PST
Political Cartoons
Historic Fruitcake
Take a look at the history, trivia, and recipes that are related to the historic Christmas treat: fruitcake.
Dec 27, 2007, 07:17 PST
Political Cartoons
Fire in Vice President Cheney's Offices
A fire broke out on December 19, 2007 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building where Vice President Cheney has a set of ceremonial offices.
Dec 20, 2007, 15:49 PST
Political Cartoons
Gillian Gibbons and The Infidel Bear, Mohammed
November 2007, a UK teacher working in a school in the Sudan was arrested for blasphemy after complaints were filed over her naming a school teddy bear Mohammed.
Dec 20, 2007, 15:42 PST
Political Cartoons
State Education Boards and Evolution
The Institute for Creation Research in Dallas requested permission from the Texas State Board of Education to offer a Master's degree in science education. The evolution storm rages on...
Dec 20, 2007, 15:38 PST
Political Cartoons
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The signing of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 on Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 gave the ethanol business a huge boost. The new law calls for a six-fold increase in ethanol production, the majority of which is corn based production in the US.
Dec 20, 2007, 15:35 PST
Political Cartoons
Omnibus Budget Bill Overflowing With Special Interest Earmarks
Congress approved a $555 billion the Omnibus Budget Bill by a vote of 272-142 Wednesday evening, December 19, 2007.
Dec 20, 2007, 12:27 PST
History
Marie Antoinette
Despite having a poor reputation as soon she became the queen of France, Marie Antoinette is not at all what you might think. She is in effect, the singular victim of one of the largest public relations nightmares in history.
Nov 10, 2007, 20:16 PST
Political Cartoons
California Wildfires
As many as a million people were forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires ravaged California from Castaic to San Diego.
Nov 4, 2007, 23:58 PST
Political Cartoons
State of Emergency
General Musharraf suspended the constitution and civil rights in Pakistan and arrested 400 to 500 people to prevent protests.
Nov 4, 2007, 23:15 PST
Political Cartoons
Measly Corporate Severance Packages
Merrill Lynch was almost destroyed by its latest CEO. The company was forced to take an $8 Billion (yes Billion with a capital B) write-down after its CEO Stan O'Neal lead the company down a disastrous path in the mortgage markets. But does the CEO pay a price for his horrific business decisions and the damage done to the company? No, he's rewarded for them.
Nov 4, 2007, 22:25 PST
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