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“Why is it that if you take advantage of a tax break and you are a corporation you are a smart business man, but If you take advantage of something you need to not be hungry you’re called a moocher? ,” a famous quote by Jon Stewart during a debate against Bill O’ Reilly about…

How does the dynamic,a process or system characterized by con tant change, nature of our Constitution help our government keep up with the changing ti mes? Because of the flexibility of our constitution, we are able to change it on a day to day basi s. The variation of how the Constitution can be changed…

The idea of ‘World cities’ is closely linked to globalization. These urban areas, like London, New York, and Tokyo, have surpassed national boundaries to become vital components of the international and global system. They serve as hubs for cultural, economic, employment, tourism, transport, and communication activities. Consequently, they are commonly referred to as the command…

  Twenty-second Amendment to the United States ConstitutionIntroductionIn retrospect, Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of America’s most effective presidents, leading the nation through a World War, depression and much more.   However, the unprecedented 4 terms to which he was elected raised serious concerns about the limits of presidential power or more precisely, what could be…

When the Aztec Cattle Company  first got to northeastArizona, they found knee-high grass as far as they could see. They moved cattle fromTexas to Arizona and just kept bringing in more and more. They ran those cattle onabout 2 million acres of land between Flagstaff and New Mexico. The cattle grazed thegrass off and the…

Cotton spinning existed long before the industrial revolutions started in the United States.  There were spinning systems already built but it was not until the year 1814 when Francis Cabot Lowell and Paul Moody invented the first power loom that included an improved spinning frame did the factory system of America begin.  With this new…

In March 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested at his home in Phoenix, Arizona for a kidnapping and sexual assault incident. He was taken to an interrogation room where he was not informed of his right to have legal representation present. The police questioned him and presented a written confession that Miranda had signed, which included…

“My response; they do matter!” Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on a daring journey to explore the Pacific Northwest of the United States. This expedition, which involved great risks and sacrifices, aimed to gather valuable information. Despite their remarkable achievements and successful delivery of data to the U.S. government, some historians and authors…

Alexander Hamilton was a brilliant member of the federal government whose political principles were based on the idea that the greatest threat to political stability was anarchy rather than monarchy. He believed that the government should be left in the hands of a concentrated few, and that those chosen would lead the country into prosperity….

New York (1999-2003), the seven part, 14 ½ -hour television event explore New York City’s rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals….