West Strikes Back in Syria Reflections by Ron Paul
Guest column argues UN chemical weapons inquiry in Damascus aims to probe alleged attacks by Assad forces. It links Sellstrom’s mandate to Western diplomacy, outlines geopolitical shifts in Middle East alignments, and questions Obama administration involvement, with Syria at Geneva II on edge.
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Constitution literacy: read the Constitution weekly
An editors note urges all Americans to read the Constitution to understand constitutional rulings. It frames the document as plain English, foundational to freedom and national destiny, and invites readership as citizen masters of law and governance. A weekly excerpt promotes literacy on this page.
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Constitutional Amendment XXIII Pres Electors for DC
Ratified March 29 1961 the District of Columbia shall appoint electors for President and Vice President equal to the number of Senators and Representatives it would have if it were a state but not more than the least populous state. Congress may enforce via legislation.
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Washington D C Voting Rights Timeline in 1960s Amendment
The piece traces Washington DC's unique status since 1800, noting its lack of local government and voting rights until the 23rd Amendment. It explains that DC residents gained presidential electors without statehood or full congressional representation, with the amendment passed June 17, 1960 and ratified March 29, 1961 after 285 days.
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The Un American Way TPP Trade Deal Sparks Public Alarm
Wenonah Hayter of Food & Water Watch warns that the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP, a pact among 12 nations led by the United States, could undermine U.S. laws and empower corporate power grabs. Critics cite hidden negotiations, potential lawsuits against local and state rules, and risks to food safety and environmental protections as negotiators seek fast track authority from Congress.
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