Political and Legal Law

Political Consultants Rake It In, $466 Million And Counting In 2012 Cycle – Huffington Post

legal connective tissue between candidates and supposedly independent PACs and other entities, and schooling millionaires and billionaires in the arts of political combat without having to bother with the braking mechanism of political parties …

Beyond Citizens United: Politics Is an Industry, Not Just a Campaign – Huffington Post

Politics had also become a business with a whole retinue … Some of these advisers step over the legal line like GOP operative Allen Raymond but few get caught. The New York Times reported In New Hampshire’s hotly contested 2002 … Continue reading

Wimmer hired as Nevada GOP’s political director – ksl.com

Despite taking a job out of state, Wimmer said he’s keeping his options open for future political campaigns in Utah. “Right now, my primary focus is working to make sure Nevada delivers a Republican victory in November,” he said. Law … Continue reading

Politics, not science, at heart of uranium mining ban in Arizona – Human Events (blog)

“These emails raise serious concerns about whether the Obama administration’s decision to block uranium production in Arizona was based on politics rather than … and trumps a law that effectively sealed the deal. In announcing the ban …

Political Science Releases Report on "Democratic Imperatives: Innovations in Rights, Participation, and Economic Citizenship" – Sacramento Bee

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2012 — From the American Political Science Association Task Force on … power, respect, influence, legal status, or opportunity; and, cultivating solidarity in democratic communities. The task force presents key innovations …

Political Science Releases Report on "Democratic Imperatives: Innovations in Rights, Participation, and Economic Citizenship" – YAHOO!

In this recently released report, the task force offers insight from the field of political science into innovations … respect, influence, legal status, or opportunity; and, cultivating solidarity in democratic communities.

Putin defends rally crackdown, denies holding political prisoners – Washington Times

The bill is expected to be voted into a law Tuesday. Asked about the Russian opposition’s demand to free political prisoners, Mr. Putin said he has no knowledge of people who could be described that way. Opposition leaders have circulated … Continue reading

Political Clashes and Vow of Appeal in Verdict on Mubarak and Aides – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“We should respect the rule of law,” said Oudo Mohamed Hassan, 60, the owner of a small leather factory. “We should move on, and look after our own interests.” The verdict seemed to mirror the tortured, half-fulfilled political transition that … Continue reading

Political prisoners of Brazil’s dictatorship, including current president, get apologies – WFMZ-TV Online

An amnesty law passed in 1979 was seen as an opening in relations between the military rulers and the opposition on the path to democratization, said Leonardo Avritzer, a professor of political science at the Federal University of Minas Gerais.

Political Clashes and Vow of Appeal in Verdict on Mubarak and Aides – New York Times

“We should respect the rule of law,” said Oudo Mohamed Hassan, 60, the owner of a small leather factory. “We should move on, and look after our own interests.” The verdict seemed to mirror the tortured, half-fulfilled political …