The Venezuelan National Assembly passed a law granting social equality to all community members in University administrative processes. The new University Education Law will replace the current University Council process where higher ranked authorities are granted with heavier weighing votes. Instead, students, professors, administrators, workers and community members will elect university councils for budgeting and administration concerning the universities. In addition, students will [...]

Because the issue of whether the election was stolen will remain relevant, both to our understanding of the situation and to US-Iranian relations, it is important to recognize the legitimacy of the Iranian election results. Title: Iranian Elections: The ‘Stolen Elections’ Hoax Author: James Petras, Source: Global Research, 6/18/2009 http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=14018 Student Researcher:  Meg Carlucci Faculty Evaluator:  Janet Hess, [...]

Student Researcher: Andrea McCarthy Faculty Instructor: Christina M. Knopf, Ph.D. Evaluator: Ryan McCarthy, Peace Corp member 2006-2008 Ghana military is not placed at polling stations to intimidate or persuade voters, but to help support Ghana police.  Countries in Africa have had multiple problems with their elections being corrupt or crooked.  While it may be intimidating [...]