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Communist Party of Canada (Marxist Leninist)
Canada has an open and democratic electoral system. There are a variety of political parties officially recognized by Elections Canada that have roots in non-democratic traditions. Nevertheless, in Canada, this parties are free to offer...
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World Press: Amid the Wreckage of War and Corruption: Presidential Running Mate
This article analyzes the political situation in Sierra Leone prior to its elections in 2007. The political parties and their potential candidates are described. [Date of Article: November 5, 2005]
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vote 2008
Vote 2008 is the official election web page for PBS Online News Hour. Find analysis of candidates and their latest moves as they journey down the presidential campaign trail. There is also a link to the Election 2008 Vote by Issue Quiz.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Commercial Elections
This is a hands-on, technology-based U.S. Government lesson in which students will view a series of political television advertisements from the 1950s-2000. Students vote on which presidential candidate has the best commercial after each...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Electoral Process
Overview of the election process from the role of political parties in nominating candidates for office to the general election.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Third Party (United States)
An explanation of the role of third parties, their history, and some notable third party candidates can be found in this Wikipedia article.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1860
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 was a watershed moment for the union of the country. Read about the political conventions, several candidates, and the votes that were split among them. Find a map that shows how the electoral...
BBC
Bbc News: A Little of Real Palin Revealed
BBC News provides us with a video of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's TV interview with Charles Gibson on ABC News. Also includes links to news stories related to election 2008. [9:27]
BBC
Bbc News: Afghan Election Goes to Run Off
Because of indications of fraud in the Afghan election, there will now be a run-off election between the two main candidates, Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah. Details of behind the scenes activity by the USA and of fraud and pressure...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016?
For this lesson, students examine the different ways candidates use social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter in their presidential campaigns. They will watch videos, read articles, and examine candidates' social media pages.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Cartoon List
This fabulous site compiles political cartoons from Harper's Weekly for the campaing of 1880. The cartoons are drawn by Thomas Nast, and each cartoon is thoroughly explained. A great resource.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Alf Landon, g.o.p. Stand Bearer, Dies at 100
The New York Times's obituary on politician Alf Landon presents a great overview of his life and political career. It discusses his upbringing, his campaign for presidency, his landslide defeat in the 1936 election against FDR, and the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Shirley Chisholm
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president in 1972.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Elections 1896 & 1900: Interactive Map: Biography of America
This interactive map and video from A Biography of America will help compare how key issues in the elections of 1896 and 1900 influenced geographical patterns in both presidential and congressional election results. Although the...
BBC
Bbc News: Egypt Votes in Landmark Election
This article reports as Egyptians vote in their country's first contested presidential election. The current leader has ruled for 24 years and now, for the first time, faces nine other candidates. (September 7, 2005)
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Open Season
This Online NewsHour forum features a law professor and a political scientist debating the value of open primaries in the states.
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John Kasich
The official website for the John Kasich for president campaign 2016 offers news and issues about what this candidate stands for.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Eugene v. Debs and American Socialism
Read about the growth of the Socialist Party in America under the leadership of Eugene V. Debs. Find out about the strikes he led, his political activities, and his arrest for sedition in 1918. Read also about the radical union,...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Geraldine Ferraro
Biographical sketch of the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a national party ticket in America.
Other
World Socialist Web Site: Lieberman's Holy War Against the Bill of Rights
The World Socialist Web Site's editorial analysis of a comment by Joseph Liberman (Democratic vice-presidential candidate for the 2000 election), "the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion." (1 September...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Populist Party
The Populist Party was one of the more successful third parties, at least in state politics. Read about its platform on the national and state levels in the 1890s.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Analyzing Gubernatorial Debates: The 2010 Election
This technology-based lesson encourages active engagement in the state electoral process. Students collaborate on a wiki designed to aid in analyzing candidates' responses in a gubernatorial debate. Pre-debate and post-debate activties...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, Robert Francis 1925 1968
Summary of the political career of Robert F. Kennedy, former Attorney General of the United States and Democratic Senator from New York.