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[Columbia Global Reports]
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"A decade after The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns, journalist Sasha Issenberg again goes behind the scenes of political campaigns. This time, the most urgent research and strategizing are being conducted on how to deal with disinformation"--
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Saints and soldiers volume 2
Publisher
Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The dramatic story of three WWII paratroopers lost behind enemy lines. Desperately trying to regroup with the Allied Forces, their commitment to the Airborne Creed urges them forward, and proves that a few good men can change a war.
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Get the Summary of Joshua Green's The Rebels in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Rebels" by Joshua Green chronicles the transformation of the Democratic Party from a labor-centric organization to one more aligned with Wall Street and financial interests. The book traces this shift back to President Jimmy Carter's failed tax reform efforts, which signaled a move away from traditional labor support. Carter's administration...
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English
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Paperback Edition: Updated and with a New Foreword
The nation will not soon forget the drama of the 2000 presidential election. For five weeks we were transfixed by the legal clashes that enveloped the country from election night to the Gore concession. It was instant history, and will be studied by historians, lawyers, political scientists, media critics and others for years to come.
Even for those who followed the events most closely, the legal...
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English
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Get the Summary of Erosa Knowles's Race for the Senate in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Race for the Senate" by Erosa Knowles intricately weaves the professional and personal journey of Terri Summers, a seasoned campaign manager navigating the tumultuous waters of political consulting with unwavering integrity. Amidst the backdrop of a high-stakes Senate race, Terri's expertise is sought after by various political...
Series
Saints and soldiers volume 1
Publisher
Go Films
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Based on actual WWII events, the film is set in December 1944 near Malmedy, Belgium, when advancing German troops kill over 70 unarmed American prisoners of war, an event known as the Malmedy Massacre. The four men who manage to escape into the Ardennes are a cross section of war-movie archetypes: a tough-talking sergeant; a devout, soft-spoken Mormon sharpshooter; a wisecracking medic from Brooklyn; and a blundering Cajun country boy. When a stranded...
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An inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political system
Millennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the prospect of holding political office? Are they as uninterested in political issues and the future of the American...
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We cheer when third parties get on the ballot. We rejoice when third parties get on the ballot. We celebrate when third parties get on the ballot. When third parties get on the ballot, people get to vote for third parties. It rules when third parties get on the ballot. Thus Free Press Media Press Inc. has published "Let's Get Third Parties on the Ballot"to praise and discuss third party ballot access court cases. So when you get a chance, kindly...
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Across the country, races for judgeships are becoming more and more politically contested. As a result, several states and cities are now considering judicial election reform. Running for Judge examines the increasingly contentious judicial elections over the last twenty-five years by providing a timely, insightful analysis of judicial elections. The book ties together the current state of the judicial elections literature, and presents new evidence...
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English
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A critical examination of the weaknesses inherent in international gender policy
2018 Victoria Schuck Award from the American Political Science Association
Gender equality has become a central aspect of global governance and development in the 21st century. States increasingly promote women in government, ensure women's economic rights and protect women from violence, all in the name of creating a more gender equitable world.
No Shortcut to...
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From the reporter who broke the Romney video story, 47 Percent reveals for the first time the dramatic tale of how David Corn, Washington Bureau chief at Mother Jones, MSNBC analyst and author of the New York Times bestseller Showdown, learned of its existence, located the source, authenticated the video, and persuaded the source to let him release it. In 47 Percent, Corn recounts how the 47 percent video fit into the ongoing narrative of the 2012...
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Español
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¿Cómo llegamos hasta aquí? A la posibilidad de que, por primera vez en más de 200 años, una mujer pueda ser presidenta de México.
El deber de la memoria. Del derecho al voto a la paridad en todo, hace un recorrido por los principales hechos, acciones, alianzas, reformas legales que han realizado mujeres mexicanas para construir los derechos político-electorales que ahora tienen.
Con un estilo ameno y datos puntuales, Cecilia Lavalle Torres...
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English
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As you journey into the realm of local government, it is crucial to first understand the intricate structure and multifaceted functions that shape the foundation of community governance. Through a comprehensive exploration, we will shed light on the mechanisms of local government, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation and the impact it has on shaping the local landscape. Local government refers to the administrative body responsible...
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He's controversial, colorful, and occasionally crass. But there's no denying that billionaire businessman Donald Trump has struck a chord with the American electorate. Right now the economy is floundering; college students are protesting; undocumented immigrants are settling in; ISIS is growing; and Russia is plotting. It's time for a bold leader in the White House. It's time, CNN contributor Jeffrey Lord says, for President Donald Trump.
In What...
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English
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The GOP's leading millennial pollster offers an eye-opening look at America's shifting demographics and reveals how these changes will affect future elections.
The American electorate is undergoing a radical transformation. Cultural factors are reshaping how a new generation of voters considers issues. Demographic shifts are creating an increasingly diverse electorate, and technological advances are opening new avenues for voter contact and persuasion.
Kristen...
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2024.
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English
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"In the 1960s when Kalia's mother, Chue, was born, the US was actively recruiting Hmong Laotians to assist with CIA efforts in Laos's Secret War. By the time Chue was a teenager, the US had completely vacated Laos, and the country erupted into genocidal attacks on the Hmong people, who were perceived as traitorous for their involvement. Notably, from 1964-1973, Laos became victim to the heaviest bombardment by the United States against communist Pathet...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Timed to the start of the first trial in March 2024, this essential volume collects the four unprecedented indictments against Donald Trump and features extensive commentary by NYU law professors and MSNBC contributors Melissa Murray and Andrew Weissmann. In the long span of American history, Donald Trump is the first former president to face criminal indictment. He is the subject of a series of explosive charges across four cases: the January 6...
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