Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Going SmokeFree Matters: Casinos
Everyone has the right to a smokefree workplace, but those who work in casinos are exposed to so much secondhand smoke that they can suffer the same ailments as heavy smokers themselves. Learn more about the effects of secondhand smoke,...
University of Washington
University of Washington: Timeline and Map of Woman Suffrage Legislation State by State 1838 1919
Interactive maps show the woman suffrage campaign year-by-year and state-by-state from 1838-1919.
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Eurosur.org: Poder Legislativo
Description of the Legislative Body of Venezuela before the new Constitution came into effect. It describes the former bicameral legislature.
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A View on Cities: Hong Kong: Legislative Council Building
Legislative Council Building (Legco) at night (Hong Kong)
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A View on Cities: Toronto: Ontario Legislative Building
Ontario Legislative Building (Toronto)
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Pbs News Hour: Pelosi Signs Financial Reform Legislation
An image of Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi signing a piece of legislation with Rep. Barney Frank and Sen. Chris Dodd in the background.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 1913 Land Act
View this pictorial essay to learn about the 1913 Land Act that prohibited "black" people from buying or renting land in areas designated as "white". This legislation was one of the cornerstones of apartheid and paved the way for further...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 1913 Land Act
This exhibit takes a photographic look at the 1913 Land Act, legislation which restricted the rights of black people and their acquisition of land in South Africa.
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Jewish Women's Archive: Women of Valor: Bella Abzug
Check out this fascinating in-depth biography of Bella Abzug (1920-1998 CE), a civil rights activist and women's advocate elected to congress. Provides links to pictures, a timeline, and many personal narratives.
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Canada Info: Structure of Canadian Federal Government Chart
The structure of the 3 levels of the Canadian Federal Government is clearly shown on this graphic chart. Useful for anyone researching the Canadian government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs Reading Room the Dry Years
Here are selected photographs from the Library of Congress depicting the silly and serious aspects of Prohibition. Find a picture of the largest still in the world and a dog trained to sniff out "spirits."
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Fdr Project/ the First 100 Days
A school site that shows a collection of editorial cartoons from the 1930s responding to the First Hundred Days of Roosevelt's presidency. Great primary source material for viewpoints of the day.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: How Laws Are Implemented
Students can visualize how a bill becomes a law with this infographic that breaks the process down into 7 steps with pictures and explanations. [PDF]
University of Oregon
Intro to u.s. Politics: Anti Federalist and Federalist Models of a Republic
In chart form, review the major differences between the political ideas of the Federalists and the Antifederalists, including a comparison on the nature of representation, sovereignty, legislative deliberation, governmental legitimacy,...
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Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
Learn about the organization and legislative initiatives, locate job openings in the field, and find links to other resources for the gifted.
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Best Management Practices: Clean Water Act
Information about the the first federal legislation to address pollution caused by stormwater runoff from the landscape.
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Clean Water
Information about the the first federal legislation to address pollution caused by stormwater runoff from the landscape.
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Broad River
Information about the the first federal legislation to address pollution caused by stormwater runoff from the landscape.
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The Six Flags of Texas
A difficult site to categorize but a useful one to educators, parents, and students. In addtion to serving as a doorway to a variety of business enterprises in the Lone Star State, it offers a numerous, useful educational sites:...
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Long Live the Braceros!
Comprehensive and well-developed site that provides a variety of information about migrant farm workers, working conditions and failed legislation to remedy the problems. Excellent resource.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Henry D. Clayton House
This was the home of anti-trust legislator Henry De Lamar Clayton, Jr. He was the author of the Clayton Antitrust Act, an act that prohibited particular types of conduct that were deemed to not be in the best interest of a competitive...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Vermont: Vermont Statehouse
The capitol and seat of the state's legislative branch of government.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pa: Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex
Includes the Pennsylvania State Capitol, North and South Office Buildings, Finance Building, Forum Building, State Street Bridge and Ryan Legislative Office Building. Originally listed with only the capitol, expanded in 2013 to encompass...
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