Celebrating Thomas Paine’s birthday is important to remember the man who was a central character in the British, American and French democracy movements
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Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years
Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years: Take a look at 100 interesting facts about Africa’s giant Nigeria as the country celebrates 100 years region formally united as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Mossadegh, the Iranian President Who Changed the World
The Shah’s eventual removal of power in 1979 sparked a wholesale revolution in Iran, one which can find its roots in the anger and disgust most Iranians felt when learning of the true details of the fall of Mossadegh. Mossadegh’s legacy still lives on today, in demonstrations and protests around the country.
Funny and Shocking Political Cartoons From 1700s England
Shocking political cartoons created today, especially in large media outlets, lack some of the edginess and vitriol of cartoons from American Revolution-era English artists
Should Australia Keep Queen as Head of State?
They have England’s Queen as its head of state in symbolic role but should Australia keep Queen?
London Mayor Not High on Crack — Just the ‘Stonkingly Rich’
Understandably, a politician with Johnson’s daydreams about the one-percent lifestyle couldn’t possibly fathom that most billionaires, if not all, have cheated their way to the top by breaking laws or buying elections or by stifling competition.
Crowdfunding as Replacement for Government Projects?
Fundraising phenomenon of crowdfunding being used in UK to resurrect projects that were cancelled – Crowdfunding as Replacement for Government?
Celebrating Guy Fawkes Anti-Government Holiday
Celebrating Guy Fawkes Day is national pride of England and international anti-government symbol
FULL VIDEO: Crowdsourcing a UK Constitution
Efforts are already underway in popular plan for crowdsourcing a UK constitution from scratch
Felon Voting Rights Blocked in UK
Prime Minister David Cameron wins his questionable battle as felon voting rights blocked