Global Politics: Interconnected World, An
In the beginning, the U. S. was isolated from the rest of the world, geographically and to a large degree economically. In the 21st century that picture has changed dramatically. Production, finance, and culture have expanded globally to the extent ...
Health of the Nation; Health of the Planet: Controlling Consumption and Conserving Scarce Resources
In recent years the demand for affordable energy has reached crisis proportions. One way to approach the problem is to probe for new sources; the other way is to initiate conservation measures and cut back on consumption. The need to invest in infra...
Health of the Nation; Health of the Planet: Environmental Pollution--A Global Concern
Environmental protection, both within and without the borders of the United States, is a critical concern to this country. Carbon emissions that occur half a world away affect populations across the globe and contribute to global climate change. For...
Health of the Nation; Health of the Planet: Dramatic Differences in Environmental Standards Among Nations of World
There are dramatic differences between the environmental policies of the United States and other countries, particularly developing nations. Any attempt to impose U. S. standards on these countries would ignore the survival issues they are facing, a...
Pressure Politics: One Nation; Many Voices
How can a nation achieve the unity necessary to govern itself when it so diverse? A case in point is the gun control debate and al the different points of view that cloud the issue. Through the years people have found that their voice is strengthene...
Pressure Politics: Unity: A Rare but Essential Commodity
The actions of a unified team, working together, provide the foundation from which change is achieved. Many interest groups lack such unity. Until ordinary workers organize themselves into meaningful coalitions to put pressure on politicians their i...
Pressure Politics: Benefits of Organizing for a Cause
Coming together with people of like minds has benefits of its own, benefits that go beyond the issue or cause in question. It allows people to feel connected. The greatest challenge is whether or not a group, whatever the cause, can come together wi...
Balancing Act: Striking a Regulatory Balance
It is difficult to strike a balance between regulation that is harmful to business and regulation that serves the greater good. Environmental regulations are a case in point. In recent years a number of businesses have moved their manufacturing oper...
Balancing Act: Globalization's Impact on National Economic Control
It is much harder for any national government to control and affect the behavior of their national economy given the trend toward globalization. Their fate is interrelated with people all over the world. Many Americans fear that globalization is dam...
Pressure Politics: Right to Petition Government, The
From its inception, the Constitution has supported both individual and group needs. The right to petition your government, a clause in the First Amendment that is sometimes overlooked, is an essential part of a democratic society. Certain interests,...