Government Law

Did you know that state universities in Virginia turned away more than 20,00 women in the early 1960s, but not a single man was denied admission? In the 1970s, the University of Georgia men's golf team got all the golf balls they needed, while the women's team was allowed only one per round. Here listeners are treated to the origins of the historic Title IX legislation that, among other things, mandated that equal funds must be available to boys' and girls' activities and interests.

This unique memoir weaves the stories of six dramatic public court cases into the fabric of the American legal systems, and shows how lawyers and judges are our last remaining protections against tyranny. These cases not only changed the lives of those directly involved, but of us all.

The saga of the last of the old-style vigilante committees and the first of the new-style vigilante committees - a blend that shows the transition....

Este clásico escrito por el economista y legislador francés Frédéric Bastiat, publicado en 1850, se centra en los principios del derecho y la economía, abogando por la justicia, la libertad y la propiedad privada como pilares esenciales para una sociedad próspera. La obra surge en un contexto de intensos debates políticos y económicos en Francia. Durante el siglo XIX, Europa experimentaba grandes transformaciones debido a la Revolución Industrial, el ascenso del capitalismo, y los movimientos sociales y políticos que buscaban redefinir las estructuras de poder y la distribución de la riqueza.

In this comprehensive and interdisciplinary work, the importance and application of the principle of adversarial process in multicultural and transnational contexts will be explored. The historical origins and theoretical foundations of this principle will be analyzed, along with the challenges and opportunities faced in diverse societies. The book presents emblematic case studies and relevant experiences that highlight how the adversarial process can be ensured in complex litigation and disputes of collective interest.

Law and Criminality in the Middle Ages: Academic Essays by Professor Onyoo Elizabeth Kim of Handong University in Korea is an academic feat in legal studies.

Trained by America's best medieval canon lawyers and having had extensive medieval law research experience in Europe, Professor Kim delivers an audiobook on the Law of the Middle Ages that is relevant for today's legal, scholarly, and intellectual discussions.

A constant yet oftentimes concealed practice in war has been the use of informers and collaborators by parties to an armed conflict. Despite the prevalence of such activity, and the serious and at times fatal consequences that befall those who collaborate with an enemy, international law applicable in times of armed conflict does not squarely address the phenomenon. The recruitment, use, and treatment of informers and other collaborators is addressed only partially and at times indirectly by international humanitarian law.

A middle-grade retelling of Richard Nixon’s downfall, Bringing Down A President: The Watergate Scandal is an inventive and timely look at one of the biggest scandals to ever rock our nation by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy.

The Washington Post’s must-read guide to health-care reform traces how President Obama and the Democrats achieved this historic overhaul, explains the legislation itself, and shows how it will impact individual Americans.

Pure Political Philosophy: Natural Law and Sulaocracy is by philosopher and economist Michael DeVinney. It clearly explains the impossibility of understanding economics without understanding philosophy. Properly defining ethics and morals, using deductive logic, the author applies economic laws to political organizations and identifies various psychological effects that result. To top it off, a recommended listening list is provided which is designed to progressively increase the listener's knowledge.

Nosotros, el pueblo de Who HQ, traemos a los lectores la historia completa (argumentos y todo) de cómo surgió la Constitución de los Estados Unidos.

Este audiolibro contiene el texto integro de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos de América en idioma español (acento de España).

Best known as a monumental achievement of the civil rights movement, the 1964 Civil Rights Act also revolutionized the lives of America's working women. Title VII of the law made it illegal to discriminate "because of sex". But that simple phrase didn't mean much until ordinary women began using the law to get justice on the job - and some took their fights all the way to the Supreme Court.

How to Change a Law is a simple do-it-yourself manual for voters and policy advocates who want to take political action and change laws. Using the iLobby platform and our seven-step guide, you will learn how to craft your message, build a coalition, and move your issue forward. You will also learn to vote on issues, not just for candidates. Most of us confuse politics with policy. In this book, we're not talking about getting people elected to office.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been a political football for years now, but as its provisions start going into effect, there’s still precious little information available on how it will impact you, your family, and your pocketbook. This 2,572 page document, nearly unreadable, will change your health care, your family budget, and innumerable aspects of your life.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and crusader for democracy in Myanmar, is once again behind bars. Her resounding victory at the polls, and re-election to office as civilian head of state, was overturned by the February 2021 military coup – a move with ruinous consequences. Aung San Suu Kyi has been here before. The first half of her political career was spent under house arrest. But this time she awaits sentencing for a variety of charges clearly calculated to keep her out of politics, and almost certainly in prison, for the rest of her life.

This engaging book delves deeply into the intricate interplay between human rights and international law, revealing how these two realms intertwine to address contemporary challenges. Through in-depth analyses, relevant case studies, and practical examples, the work examines how international law serves as the foundation for ensuring fundamental rights in the face of issues such as technological advancements, climate change, migration, and armed conflicts.

There’s nothing quite like seeing a child’s entrepreneurial endeavor be shut down by police officers or bureaucrats. But while that child’s hope for a quick buck may be dashed, their experience provides them - and you, through this audiobook - invaluable insights into government and law. Surprising, engaging, and filled with examples, Lessons from a Lemonade Stand offers essential answers for teenagers and adults looking to better understand the world we live in.

Is there apple juice in my wine? My wine bottle says both “no sulfites added”, and “contains sulfites” - both statements can’t be right, can they? And, why is it perfectly legal to ship wine to Colorado - but a felony (more serious than physically assaulting someone) to ship wine to Kentucky? And, how did it happen that the United States shares the highest legal minimum drinking age along with Equatorial Guinea and Sri Lanka? The laws in the United States impact every aspect of enjoying and consuming wine. This book, written for wine lovers, not lawyers or bureaucrats, tells the facts behind 38 laws that affect the wine you drink.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the most significant overhaul to health care industry in decades. It includes unprecedented reforms to the American health care system. The implementation of this new health care law, otherwise known as Obamacare is at the height of concern for many who still don't understand its implications. Among the sea of new information to sift through, there are also misconceptions about the expectations and implementations of this law. Whether you need health coverage or have it already you may be concerned about the new regulations and how they will affect you.