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Martin Zehr is an American political writer whose article on the Kirkuk Referendum has been printed by the Kurdish Regional Government,
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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Can Iraq overcome feuding between sects to create a united country?: 6 of 27
NOThe Kurdish actions are based on addressing any and all eventualities as best they can. They are building a state, an army and making trade agreements based on a premise that they cannot afford to depend on others, whether the US or the government in Baghdad. Unlike the sectarian warfare in the area around Baghdad this is N... More..
Education > Special Education Ways to improve American special education: 9 of 29
Public education in America has been the experimental subject for various political outlooks throughout modern history. The US Government has consistently intervened in establishing policies through legislation. The problem arises because there has never been a continuum of those policies over an extended period of time long ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Turkey plans to invade northern Iraq's and attack the Kurds: 1 of 3
News filtered out regarding a Turkish incursion into southern Kurdistan several weeks ago. It is becoming clearer that the existing Turkish government is seeking to avoid a domestic political crisis caused by its own political Islamist ideology in Turkey. The reports from the Guardian indicated that: "Hundreds of Turkish sold... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Do individual consumer choices make a difference in creating a more sustainable society?: 1 of 3
Sustainability is a requirement of defining economic development regionally and nationally in the context of defined parameters for growth. It goes beyond the individual or personal level. To accomplish it policies need to be established at the Federal, state and local levels that facilitate a smooth transition. Issues regard... More..
Education > Education (Other) Has school choice improved public schools?: 2 of 5
The issue of school choice has not improved the test scores because they are merely presenting what people know to begin with. Public schools have failed to improve the educational performance for many reasons. An article in the Washington Post documents the failure of American students to rise in performance in math and scie... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Common global warming myths: 14 of 25
One of the most common myths is that there is a pernicious movement that wants to destroy the American consumer society that is behind any and all discussion on climate change. It is a myth that seeks to negate the accumulated data and demonstrated policy successes and get people wrapped up in a fruitless game of "is too, is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Are you concerned that governments may use climate change policy to limit your lifestyle choices: 2 of 3
The issue of what governmental actions are in the public welfare has often been responded to with the caveat "the greatest good for the greatest number". In addressing the policy alternatives for reducing greenhouse emissions this criterion remains sound. Clearly, there are numerous scenarios that governments have codified in... More..
Education > College Study Tips Online term papers: Useful or a scam?: 5 of 7
Term papers provide a valuable experience to students in the process of research, analysis and formulating critical approaches in regards to various topics of academia, research or public policy. Students who seek to take a shortcut undermine the educational process and lack intellectual integrity by failing to engage in a pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Should protesters be permitted to picket military recruiting offices in the US?: 34 of 46
Nearby in Berkeley this is not just an exercise in journalism but a concrete issue prompted by a city council resolution. I come from a family which had many of its members in the military, so nothing that I say is directed personally at any member of the US armed forces. That doesn't mean that this disclaimer will be accepte... More..