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Redistricting and the Politics of Reform
Nothing is more blatantly political than the way legislative leaders gerrymander districts every ten years to protect their friends, punish their enemies and keep their party in control. Republicans are euphoric that their November 2010 takeover of state governments will give them the opportunity to redraw district lines in a way that will make it difficult for Democrats over the next decade to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the state legislatures they lost .It doesn't have to be that way. Fifteen states entrust redistricting to bipartisan or independent commissions, including California, where voters expanded the power of their new tripartite panel after a referendu...
Coin of the Year
A Celebration of Excellence For three decades, the Krause Coin of the Year Award has come to symbolize the highest achievement in international numismatic design, artistic vision, and craft smanship. Now you can celebrate this remarkable work in its entirety with Coin of the Year, a lavish salute to the winners of this prestigious annual competition. Featuring the obverse and reverse images of winning coins from the past thirty years, as well as invaluable collector information and back story, Coin of the Year provides a complete and impressive tribute to the finest modern commemorative coins in the world.
Caucus of Corruption
When Democrats made ethics the centerpiece of their 2006 campaign, respected bloggers Matt Margolis and Mark Noonan went to work online chronicling the corruption endemic to the Democratic Party. But there's so much more to Democratic corruption than can be told online! In Caucus of Corruption: The Truth About The New Democratic Majority, Margolis and Noonan take dead aim at the ethical leaders of today's ruling party. You'll discover.. Nancy Pelosi's cronyism, campaign finance and immigration law violations . Harry Reid's questionable land deals and connections to disgraced lobbyists and billionaire casino owners. Media darling Barack Obama's cozy relationship with the indicted fundraiser next door. Clinton foot soldier Rahm Emanuel's love for dirty money . William Jefferson's refrigerated $80,000 cash stashand much, much more!The definitive resource on Democratic corruption, Caucus of Corruption is a must-read for conservatives, political junkies, and everyone concerned about the dubious ethics and goalsof the new Democratic ruling class.
The Justice of Contradictions
An eye-opening look at the influential Supreme Court justice who disrupted American jurisprudence in order to delegitimize opponents and establish a conservative legal order
Critical Perspectives on Effective Policing and Police Brutality
One of the most hotly debated subjects in current events is the use of force by police personnel. In recent years, protests have taken place over most of the United States after several high-profile cases in which excessive force during arrests was claimed. This volume examines opinions surrounding police action in the United States and abroad, such as arguments in favor of or against controversial policies such as stop-and-frisk. Through this wide spectrum of experiences, students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions using the information they have read and synthesized.
Unresolved Disputes
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Political Corruption
When politicians use their political power to privately benefit in an illegitimate manner, it is considered a fundamental threat to democracy. However, political corruption takes many forms, including bribery, extortion, influence peddling, and facilitating criminal enterprises. Additionally, there are certain cases that come across as ethically ambiguous: should campaign donations be considered a form of bribery? How can we prevent them from operating as a bribe? This volume looks at political corruption in the United States and beyond, exploring the factors that contribute to a culture of corruption and the possible means of combatting it.
