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Earth creates new identity for the Commonwealth.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Design Week (Online Edition). 9/19/2013, p3-3. 1p.
Abstract: The article discusses changes brought in various aspects related to intergovernmental voluntary organization Commonwealth including its logo, literature and identity. It states that the organization consist of 54 member states. It further mentions that...
A Friend In Need.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): American Lawyer. Oct2007, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p89-92. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Abstract: The article focuses on Jared Genser and Yang Jiandi. Genser was instrumental in the release of Yang early 2007 when he went to China to investigate labor unrest but was detained instead for using a false passport. Jared Genser is a human rights advocat...
Willing accomplices.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): RCR Wireless News. 10/10/2005, Vol. 24 Issue 41, p10-10. 1/3p.
Abstract: Comments on the state of the foreign relations between the U.S. and China as of October 2005. Ways in which the U.S. participate in the Chinese suppression of democracy; Closure of Internet cafes across China; Speculation behind the reluctance of the ...
THE TWILIGHT OF SPECIAL INTEREST POLITICS?
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Growth Strategies. 2009, Issue 1025, p1-4. 4p.
Abstract: The article focuses on the belief that the American government is forever and hopelessly pinned in interest group politics. According to economist James Buchanan, interest group politics appear to be the logical and inevitable end-point of democracy be...
Shock Doctrines.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Publishers Weekly. 11/16/2009, Vol. 256 Issue 46, p45-45. 2/3p.
Abstract: An interview with author, activist and academic, Raj Patel, is presented. When asked about the topics found in his book, he says that his goal was to point out the dangers that lie in times of climate and food crises worldwide. He also points out polit...
Why the editorial page matters--a view from the academy.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Masthead. Spring2007, Vol. 59 Issue 1, p10-11. 2p.
Abstract: The author reflects on the importance of editorial pages from an academic perspective. He asserts that all human beings including journalists should be judgmental about what is right or wrong. He believes that all academic scholarship should be directe...
Act now to defend our media landscape.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Campaign. Oct2018, p103-103. 1p.
Abstract: The article focuses on the impact of digitization on media industry. It informs on the importance of quality of journalism on healthy democracy and advertising; investing in the free press as part of right of free expression; and use of emotional, and ...