Showing results for "Letters" in Political Science

No one could have predicted even two years ago that an African American would take the oath of office as president of the United States in January of 2009. For many, the occasion marks the climax to the civil rights movement and the fulfillment of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream that Americans could be judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin. This collection, with about 400 letters from Americans of all walks of life, is being created to stand as a symbol of this exciting moment in history.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C-A.D. 65), the chief advisor to the emperor Nero, was the power behind the throne in Ancient Rome. He is most famous for his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement. Seneca’s letters address the issues of life and death confronting every generation while upholding the ideals of Stoicism–valuing courage and friendship, avoiding corruption and self-indulgence, striving to achieve a good life while being immune to life’s setbacks, and enjoying life without the fear of dying.

John Locke (1632-1704) was a product of his troubled times: he lived through the English Civil War, the Interregnum, the Restoration, Monmouth’s Rebellion, the Bloody Assizes and the Glorious Revolution. His empirical thinking was very much directed at finding rational solutions to the root causes of those troubles.

This is an audio recording of the official letter from President Donald J. Trump to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, formally titled Letter from President Donald J. Trump to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, regarding the impeachment inquiry. This is one of numerous public-record documents on or about the impeachment hearings that Audible has recorded in the last 60 days representing both sides of the aisle, and in this case, President Trump’s own perception of the impeachment proceedings.

The Prime Minister has made it clear that he wants to set a new direction for the country, and the Speech from the Throne has set out an ambitious agenda for building up Canada’s economy and for making the country more secure in the face of external threats In this Macdonald-Laurier Institute series, published in partnership with The Hub Canada, we provide a road map for federal Ministers to implement the Government’s priorities.

In The New Road to Serfdom, British conservative Daniel Hannan argues forcefully and passionately that Americans must not allow Barack Obama to take us down the road to EU-style social democracy. Instead, he pleads with Americans not to abandon the founding principles that made their country a beacon of liberty for the rest of the world.

A place where Mitch Jeserich tells stories and keeps in touch.

Letter from Brussels is a 15-minute English-language podcast bringing you stories about the European Union’s capital city, and about the leaders transforming local communities across the Union. It's brought to you by the Renew Europe group in the European Committee of the Regions.

Dive into the Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, a captivating series of essays penned by lawyer and legislator John Dickinson, who published under the pseudonym A Farmer from 1767 to 1768. These twelve influential letters, which played a vital role in rallying the colonists against the Townshend Acts, were widely disseminated and cherished across the thirteen colonies.

Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of Abigail Adams, the wife of one of the key players, John Adams. Her intimate letters, paired with a memoir by her grandson Charles Francis Adams, offer a vivid and eloquent glimpse into an era of tumult and transformation. Abigail’s letters reveal what it meant to live in the midst of battle, to grapple with food shortages, disease, and economic instability, all while raising four children singlehandedly and managing a household when her husband was engaged in political affairs miles away. These private letters, intended to be burned ...

Under the cover of being designated as private correspondence, the letters between the queen and the governor-general about the dismissal have been locked away for decades in the National Archives of Australia, and embargoed by the queen - potentially forever. In the face of this, Professor Jenny Hocking embarked on a four-year legal battle to force the Archives to release the letters. In 2015, she mounted a crowd-funded campaign, securing a stellar pro bono team that took her case all the way to the High Court of Australia.

Explore the life of General Robert E. Lee, a prominent figure in the American Civil War, through the poignant reflections and letters of his youngest son, a fellow Confederate Army officer. First published in 1905, this collection offers a unique glimpse into the personal and historical context of Lees life. Note that in many letters, the recipients name follows General Lees signature; the White House referenced is actually his elder sons home in Virginia. - Summary by David Wales

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Is George Orwell the most influential writer who ever lived? Yes, according to John Rodden's provocative book about the transformation of a man into a myth. Rodden does not argue that Orwell was the most distinguished man of letters of the last century, nor even the leading novelist of his generation, let alone the greatest imaginative writer of English prose fiction. Yet his influence since his death at midcentury is incomparable. No writer has aroused so much controversy or contributed so many incessantly quoted words and phrases to our cultural lexicon.

Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

All people are equal and all of us have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. How hard is that? Pretty danged hard, as it turns out. It's not clear America is up to the task, but I think we are. I'll be sending my letters out, hoping to help America live up to its promise.

LTOD is a space where women can come together and share their personal stories and experiences in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned. Our guests will discuss a variety of topics including people who’ve faced personal health challenges and activists working towards a better future.

Rot! Leaks! Administration fees! Emails! A podcast about private renting and housing activism featuring all of the emails exchanged between Danny, Rachael and their estate agent Teresa over the course of a farcical six month tenancy in Bristol. Each week Danny and Rachael interview a different ‘guest Teresa’ - renters, activists and change-makers -  to explore a host of experiences from across the housing crisis.Letters to Teresa is created by Rachael Clerke and Danny Prosser, and is produced by Naomi Jackson. Music is by Slagheap. We are thankful for support from Camden People’s ...

Join us on "DRASSTIC Measures, A Letter Carrier Podcast with Lew Drass", the essential podcast for Letter Carriers . Dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of life as a Letter Carrier, from dealing with the unrealistic expectations of management, navigating the Contract to ensure fair working conditions. Each episode features insight from experts, Union Stewards and seasoned carriers who share their experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Carrier or a newly hired CCA, "DRASSTIC Measures with Lew Drass" is your go-to resource for staying informed, empowered and connected. Tune in and be ...

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