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New Zealand Debates Whether to Change its Flag

March 12, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Island nation of New Zealand debate has reopened painful chapters in its colonial past with new attempt by President to update national flag by dropping England’s Union Jack symbol

On 1-29-1737 Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday

January 29, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Celebrating Thomas Paine’s birthday is important to remember the man who was a central character in the British, American and French democracy movements

Nigeria Celebrates 100 Years

January 10, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 1, 2013 by John Amaruso Leave a Comment

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

November 26, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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?

November 25, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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’

November 25, 2013 by Craig Boehman Leave a Comment

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.