How a proper voting system should work

President Abraham Lincoln’s phrase in the Gettysburg Adress “government of the people, by the people, for the people”, is what a democracy is all about. Unfortunately politics, policies and personal preferences have turned a simple electoral system into a complicated mess. Electoral systems around the world employ various different calculations to determine winners and qualifiers. […]

How to Start a Petition

Everyone feels passionate about something or other in their life at some point. Taking action sometimes requires petitioning. Here are some simple tips on how to go about the process of starting a petition. • First of all put the issue into words. This will be your opening statement in the petition. Don’t worry if […]

How to Organize a Protest

f you care about something deeply enough you will feel compelled to do something about it. But sometimes your cause will require action that is a little more aggressive than usual. This does not mean that you have to resort to violence; instead, it means that you should find a more visible way of making […]

How to Prepare for Government Protest Crackdowns

An insecure or corrupt government will never let dissent go without punishment. If you are organizing a protest against such a government you must be prepared for consequences. The protest can be a peaceful sit in, a march to a significant place or even a violent measure (although this should not be a consideration). Whatever […]

The Tax Process

Tax is the lifeblood of the government it funds the various operations of it such as law enforcement. These funds are collected from the corporations, the companies as well as each and every consumer living in the state. As simple as it may sound the process of paying for taxes and all its complexities aren’t […]

Hiring Others to See Your Construction Project Through Tough Times

You no doubt put a lot of time and energy into planning your construction venture. It probably called upon all your expertise and experience to develop a plan that would bring the project in on time and on budget. That’s why it can often be so hard to struggle with the reality of your project […]

Offshore Declaration Made Easy

You have finally made it big; your investments are maturing, if not already matured. You now own your own empire of business around the country, and are readily expanding to other borders as you enjoy the fruits of your labor. You have made it, and now, you have every credential to prove it. You no […]

Tax Tidbits

Financial transactions that lack ‘economic substance’ is classified as purchases of ‘distressed assets or debts’. In layman’s terms, these are financial undertakings in holdings that are not expected to generate any substantial revenue and profits; the reason why some individuals and entities still acquire such holdings is that they provide ‘tax breaks’ or ‘tax deductions’ […]

Mortality and Will Writing

When faced with their mortality, most people refuse to acknowledge the need to plan for their eventual passing. This is evidenced by the fact that around 70% of people do not have wills. Most people prefer to live at the moment and think that death is such a faraway notion that it almost seems fictional. […]

Court frees 14 women jailed for protests

A group of 14 women jailed for protests in support of Egypt's ousted president will soon be free, after an Alexandria court revised their 11-year sentences, state news reported. Continued here:  Court frees 14 women jailed for protests  Read More →

Are ‘Fast-Food Worker’ Protests Just Another Gasp of Occupy? – National Review Online (blog)

BBC News Are 'Fast-Food Worker' Protests Just Another Gasp of Occupy ? National Review Online (blog) The latest round of protests for higher fast-food wages hit New York City today, but they could have been mistaken for just about any other gathering of the city's progressive coalition. I finally ran into the 200 or so people (by one organizer's … Brainerd protesters fight for... [Read more]

Occupy’s lawsuit partially rejected – The Register-Guard

Occupy's lawsuit partially rejected The Register-Guard A federal judge has dismissed a portion of Occupy Eugene's lawsuit against the U.S. General Services Administration, which the protest group accuses of carrying out an unconstitutional scheme that enabled the agency to evict demonstrators from a plaza  … and more » Read More  Read More →

Occupy’s Rolling Jubilee Keeps Rolling — and the Band Plays On – Huffington Post

Occupy's Rolling Jubilee Keeps Rolling — and the Band Plays On Huffington Post Occupy Wall Street's “Strike Debt” (SD) working group and its “Rolling Jubilee” (RJ) operation is partying like the music will never end. And, if they have their way, it won't. The “sweet music” of being responsible for one more relieved debtor, one … Go here... [Read more]

Castle Braid and Occupy Bushwick Fight On Twitter – Village Voice (blog)

Castle Braid and Occupy Bushwick Fight On Twitter Village Voice (blog) For months, there's been a battle raging in Bushwick between Castle Braid, a pricey condo building “custom-built to enable the artist,” as their website puts it, and Occupy Bushwick, who accuse Castle Braid of failing to provide affordable housing … CastleBraid Continues to be the Funniest Thing in Bushwick... [Read more]

More Protests, Walkouts at McDonald’s, Burger King, Others Over Wages

Protests demanding a minimum wage of $15 an hour from fast-food restaurants will begin Wednesday with demonstrations at McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) restaurants in five U.S. cities — Seattle, San Francisco, … See the original post:  More Protests, Walkouts at McDonald’s, Burger King, Others Over Wages  Read More →

Study suggests Occupy Wall Street movement undone by liberals’ need to feel … – Raw Story

Raw Story Study suggests Occupy Wall Street movement undone by liberals’ need to feel … Raw Story Liberals tend to underestimate their similarity to other liberals, according to a recent study, while conservatives overestimate their similarities — and those differences may account for the relative political success of the tea party in comparison … Read More  Read More →

Violent protests expose cracks in Thai economy

As anti-government protests in Thailand turned violent over the weekend, analysts say the vulnerability of the economy is now fully exposed. Read more:  Violent protests expose cracks in Thai economy  Read More →

Former Occupy Wall Street activists start ‘Rolling Jubilee’ to buy up … – Raw Story

Raw Story Former Occupy Wall Street activists start 'Rolling Jubilee' to buy up … Raw Story Then one day, out of the blue, she received a letter saying the $983 debt had been handled — purchased by Rolling Jubilee, a group linked to the Occupy Wall Street movement. “I was dumbfounded but delighted, of course,” Logsdon, who is retired along  … and more » Read More  Read More →

Thai political protests turn violent, one dead

Mass opposition protests aimed at overthrowing Thailand's embattled prime minister turned violent on Saturday with one person shot dead and 21 wounded as the government called on the army to protect key state buildings. The demonstrators, who want to replace Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's government with an unelected “people's council”, have mounted the kingdom's biggest... [Read more]