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20,167 | Is there a place to find the "unofficial" Senate rules? | <p>I was able to find the "official" Senate rules <a href="https://www.rules.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=RulesOfSenateHome" rel="noreferrer">here</a>. However, it seems that the Senate sometimes changes the rules without changing these official rules. For example, they changed the judicial filibuster rule as laid o... | united states senate senate rules | 1 | Is there a place to find the "unofficial" Senate rules? -- (united states senate senate rules)
<p>I was able to find the "official" Senate rules <a href="https://www.rules.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=RulesOfSenateHome" rel="noreferrer">here</a>. However, it seems that the Senate sometimes changes the rules without c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,173 | Is Donald Trump under investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller? | <p>I've seen conflicting reports about whether Donald Trump is personally (i.e. not his campaign) under investigation. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/special-counsel-is-investigating-trump-for-possible-obstruction-of-justice/2017/06/14/9ce02506-5131-11e7-b064-828ba60fbb... | united states donald trump fbi mueller investigation | 1 | Is Donald Trump under investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller? -- (united states donald trump fbi mueller investigation)
<p>I've seen conflicting reports about whether Donald Trump is personally (i.e. not his campaign) under investigation. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,182 | What countries currently adopt anti-natalist policies? | <p>What countries currently adopt <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinatalism" rel="noreferrer">anti-natalist</a> policies? </p>

<p>As defined in the political issues section of Birth Control wiki:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Conversely, other countries have policies to reduce the birth rate
... | policy population | 1 | What countries currently adopt anti-natalist policies? -- (policy population)
<p>What countries currently adopt <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinatalism" rel="noreferrer">anti-natalist</a> policies? </p>

<p>As defined in the political issues section of Birth Control wiki:</p>

<blockquote>&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,203 | Why would a Government choose to nationalize private pensions funds? | <p>In April 2017, <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/romanias-financial-regulator-slaps-heavy-sanctions-nn-pensii-spreading-rumors-pension-fund-nationalization/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Romania’s financial regulator slaps heavy sanctions</a> on NN for spreading rumors about pension fund nationalization. So, the... | pensions nationalization | 1 | Why would a Government choose to nationalize private pensions funds? -- (pensions nationalization)
<p>In April 2017, <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/romanias-financial-regulator-slaps-heavy-sanctions-nn-pensii-spreading-rumors-pension-fund-nationalization/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Romania’s financial regulat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,244 | Are the first ladies considered politicians? | <p>I was just wondering if the first lady is considered a politician. </p>

<p>Considering that some of the FLOTUS's work involves diplomatic trips and that type of work, would she be considered a politician whether or not her work influenced the day to day operations of running the government (at least in the... | united states president | 1 | Are the first ladies considered politicians? -- (united states president)
<p>I was just wondering if the first lady is considered a politician. </p>

<p>Considering that some of the FLOTUS's work involves diplomatic trips and that type of work, would she be considered a politician whether or not her work influ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,268 | Does the Senate Healthcare bill alter Obamacare's pre-existing conditions provisions? | <p>Liberal political blogger Kevin Drum just said <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2017/06/senate-health-bill-would-wreck-the-individual-insurance-market/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a>, based on his initial read of the Senate Healthcare bill proposed by Republicans:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>This ... | united states law healthcare republican party affordable care act | 1 | Does the Senate Healthcare bill alter Obamacare's pre-existing conditions provisions? -- (united states law healthcare republican party affordable care act)
<p>Liberal political blogger Kevin Drum just said <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2017/06/senate-health-bill-would-wreck-the-individual-insurance-ma... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,280 | How come there have been 48 VPOTUS and only 45 POTUS? | <p>How come there have been 48 Vice Presidents of the United States and only 45 Presidents? </p>

<p>What occurred to those 3 Vice Presidents to make the numbers this way? </p>
 | united states | 1 | How come there have been 48 VPOTUS and only 45 POTUS? -- (united states)
<p>How come there have been 48 Vice Presidents of the United States and only 45 Presidents? </p>

<p>What occurred to those 3 Vice Presidents to make the numbers this way? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,327 | How is the final name of a bill decided in the US Congress? | <p>The Senate recently <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/22/politics/senate-health-care-bill/index.html" rel="noreferrer">announced its draft health care bill</a> after <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/04/us/politics/health-care-bill-vote.html" rel="noreferrer">the House passed it in May</a>.</p>

... | united states congress senate house of representatives | 1 | How is the final name of a bill decided in the US Congress? -- (united states congress senate house of representatives)
<p>The Senate recently <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/22/politics/senate-health-care-bill/index.html" rel="noreferrer">announced its draft health care bill</a> after <a href="https://www.nyti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,334 | Could the Queen have stopped Brexit? | <p>If Her Majesty so desired, would she have been allowed to overrule the will of both the people and the House of Commons and prevent the triggering of Article 50?</p>

<p>If so, what political backlash would result from such an action?</p>
 | united kingdom brexit constitutional monarchy head of state article 50 | 1 | Could the Queen have stopped Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit constitutional monarchy head of state article 50)
<p>If Her Majesty so desired, would she have been allowed to overrule the will of both the people and the House of Commons and prevent the triggering of Article 50?</p>

<p>If so, what political back... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,355 | Have any cities managed to reduce the inflow of tourists during good economic periods? | <p>There are frequently news about how Barcelona is "<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/06/18/full-fed-barcelona-seeks-dam-tourist-flood/" rel="noreferrer">tired of tourists</a>" or how Venice is "<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4596638/Venice-BANS-opening-new-hotels-La-Ser... | city planning | 1 | Have any cities managed to reduce the inflow of tourists during good economic periods? -- (city planning)
<p>There are frequently news about how Barcelona is "<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/06/18/full-fed-barcelona-seeks-dam-tourist-flood/" rel="noreferrer">tired of tourists</a>" or how Venice is "<a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,356 | Why do members of parliament address the speaker instead of speaking normally? | <p>This seems to be a common tradition across many legislatures and houses of parliament, there is a "speaker" (a bit of a misnomer as this person is more of a listener), and the actual person doing the speaking will direct their remarks to this designated "speaker" even if their remarks are directly relevant to a part... | parliament history speaker | 1 | Why do members of parliament address the speaker instead of speaking normally? -- (parliament history speaker)
<p>This seems to be a common tradition across many legislatures and houses of parliament, there is a "speaker" (a bit of a misnomer as this person is more of a listener), and the actual person doing the speaki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,361 | Does representativeness in a political system come at the cost of inherent complexity? | <p>Alright, this is something I've thought about for a while with respect to comparisons between the German and British or Australian and Estonian electoral systems. Some of these are fairly simple to understand (say the French or British double or single FPTP) while others -- such as the German double list representat... | election parliament electoral system | 1 | Does representativeness in a political system come at the cost of inherent complexity? -- (election parliament electoral system)
<p>Alright, this is something I've thought about for a while with respect to comparisons between the German and British or Australian and Estonian electoral systems. Some of these are fairly ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,363 | What instances are there of a sovereign adopting a successor? | <p>I was brushing up on the Roman Empire discovered that many of the emperors' successors were adopted.</p>

<p>I am wondering if this was frequent throughout history in other areas of the world and if there are any prominent examples of other countries doing similar?</p>
 | monarchy succession political leaders | 1 | What instances are there of a sovereign adopting a successor? -- (monarchy succession political leaders)
<p>I was brushing up on the Roman Empire discovered that many of the emperors' successors were adopted.</p>

<p>I am wondering if this was frequent throughout history in other areas of the world and if there... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,377 | Is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act binding upon the UK parliament? | <p>As far as I understand, the UK does not have a constitution of any kind and the parliament is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_sovereignty" rel="noreferrer">fully sovereign</a>. However the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed-term_Parliaments_Act_2011" rel="noreferrer">Fixed-term Parliam... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act binding upon the UK parliament? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>As far as I understand, the UK does not have a constitution of any kind and the parliament is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_sovereignty" rel="noreferrer">fully sovereign</a>. However the <a href="h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,385 | Did Reagan's use of "God bless America" in his 1980 speech reflect tones that were already present in the political discussion? | <p>I have long known that this was an exceptionally poor question in its previous form. I've wanted to work on it, and I've hopefully got a good angle.</p>
<p>The premise refers to:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>If one looks at nearly 360 major speeches that presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to George W. Bus... | united states religion | 1 | Did Reagan's use of "God bless America" in his 1980 speech reflect tones that were already present in the political discussion? -- (united states religion)
<p>I have long known that this was an exceptionally poor question in its previous form. I've wanted to work on it, and I've hopefully got a good angle.</p>
<p>T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,392 | Do the 3rd and 4th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution apply during martial law? | <p>In the event of martial law being sanctioned in the United States, I am in question about the Constitution and how it would apply. If a soldier comes to my home during martial law and asks to be quartered or be let in for an "unlawful" search am I still subject to outline the Constitution to soldiers and deny them f... | united states constitution war | 1 | Do the 3rd and 4th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution apply during martial law? -- (united states constitution war)
<p>In the event of martial law being sanctioned in the United States, I am in question about the Constitution and how it would apply. If a soldier comes to my home during martial law and asks to be quart... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,395 | Is anyone allowed to attend a parish council meeting? | <p>I own an allotment in a different parish to the one I live in. I wanted to speak to the parish council that owns my allotment about my tennancy and the management of the allotments. I came along to a meeting after I was invited by the clerk. I was allowed to speak to five minutes... but then I was sent away because ... | united kingdom law | 1 | Is anyone allowed to attend a parish council meeting? -- (united kingdom law)
<p>I own an allotment in a different parish to the one I live in. I wanted to speak to the parish council that owns my allotment about my tennancy and the management of the allotments. I came along to a meeting after I was invited by the cler... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,405 | Is there any evidence that Filipino president Duterte's war on drugs has been successful? | <p>Is there any evidence to suggest that the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/specials/asia/philippines-drugs-war" rel="nofollow noreferrer">war on drugs</a> in the Philippines by president Duterte has proven to be successful, with regards to the reduction of drug-related crimes? </p>
 | crime drugs philippines rodrigo duterte war on drugs | 1 | Is there any evidence that Filipino president Duterte's war on drugs has been successful? -- (crime drugs philippines rodrigo duterte war on drugs)
<p>Is there any evidence to suggest that the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/specials/asia/philippines-drugs-war" rel="nofollow noreferrer">war on drugs</a> in the Philippi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,410 | What are the key differences between a confidence and supply deal compared to a formal coalition? | <p>It has been widely reported today that the Conservative party <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2017/jun/26/brexit-eu-nationals-theresa-may-to-meet-arlene-foster-in-hope-of-finalising-torydup-deal-politics-live" rel="nofollow noreferrer">have come to a £1Bn+ deal with the Democratic Unionist Pa... | election united kingdom conservative party democratic unionist party | 1 | What are the key differences between a confidence and supply deal compared to a formal coalition? -- (election united kingdom conservative party democratic unionist party)
<p>It has been widely reported today that the Conservative party <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2017/jun/26/brexit-eu-natio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,412 | National Security and the United Nations | <p>So to my understanding national security is one of the utmost responsibilities of a head of government. However, how its foreign policy is done is another. My question is if a head of government saw their commitments as a UN member nation being a threat to their national security could they limit their role in those... | international law united nations | 1 | National Security and the United Nations -- (international law united nations)
<p>So to my understanding national security is one of the utmost responsibilities of a head of government. However, how its foreign policy is done is another. My question is if a head of government saw their commitments as a UN member nation... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,421 | Are Libertarians for or against prohibitions on insider trading? | <p>Now, unless I'm missing something, I'm fairly certain that Libertarians aren't PRO insider trading. That said, are they for or against rules prohibiting it? Or do they view it kinda like hostile takeovers, a kind of unavoidable evil of the system?</p>
 | economy libertarianism | 1 | Are Libertarians for or against prohibitions on insider trading? -- (economy libertarianism)
<p>Now, unless I'm missing something, I'm fairly certain that Libertarians aren't PRO insider trading. That said, are they for or against rules prohibiting it? Or do they view it kinda like hostile takeovers, a kind of unavoida... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,427 | Why are wildcat strikes illegal in the United States? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_strike_action#United_States_of_America" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>, wildcat strikes (strikes undertaken by workers without the authorisation or approval of union leadership) have been illegal since the passage of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wi... | united states law labor | 1 | Why are wildcat strikes illegal in the United States? -- (united states law labor)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_strike_action#United_States_of_America" rel="noreferrer">According to Wikipedia</a>, wildcat strikes (strikes undertaken by workers without the authorisation or approval of union leadersh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,451 | Contradicting libertarian negative rights | <p>How do libertarians solve issues with contradicting negative rights? Theoretically there can be such issues. E.g. negative right to speak freely vs negative right to have good health. If one says something (right to speak) and other claims that this makes him/her physically sick/shock (i.e. violates right to have go... | libertarianism | 1 | Contradicting libertarian negative rights -- (libertarianism)
<p>How do libertarians solve issues with contradicting negative rights? Theoretically there can be such issues. E.g. negative right to speak freely vs negative right to have good health. If one says something (right to speak) and other claims that this makes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,453 | Do Opposition amendments to the Queen's Speech amount to no-confidence motions? | <p>In the UK Parliament, the Queen's Speech is generally seen as a confidence motion: if the government can't pass it, they don't have enough support in the House of Commons and will probably have to resign (though the requirements of the Fixed-Term Parliament Act complicate that somewhat).</p>

<p>Although the... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | Do Opposition amendments to the Queen's Speech amount to no-confidence motions? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>In the UK Parliament, the Queen's Speech is generally seen as a confidence motion: if the government can't pass it, they don't have enough support in the House of Commons and will probably have to resign (t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,457 | Why hasn't the USA and EU lifted the arms export ban on China? | <p>Even though China had significant hunger of arms during the 80's, the USA pulled out of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Sabre_II" rel="noreferrer">joint cooperations</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_embargo#People.27s_Republic_of_China" rel="noreferrer">banned</a> arms export to Ch... | united states european union china | 1 | Why hasn't the USA and EU lifted the arms export ban on China? -- (united states european union china)
<p>Even though China had significant hunger of arms during the 80's, the USA pulled out of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Sabre_II" rel="noreferrer">joint cooperations</a>, and <a href="https://en.wiki... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,458 | What are the benefits of being inside the EEA but outside the EU? | <p>Norway and Iceland are members of the European Single Market, but are not members of the EU. Likewise the UK might eventually leave the EU, but stay within the EEA. </p>

<p>What are the benefits of being in such a position when compared to regular membership? From what I understand being inside the EEA mean... | european union | 1 | What are the benefits of being inside the EEA but outside the EU? -- (european union)
<p>Norway and Iceland are members of the European Single Market, but are not members of the EU. Likewise the UK might eventually leave the EU, but stay within the EEA. </p>

<p>What are the benefits of being in such a position... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,459 | What are the overall aims of UK austerity, If the UK national debt has nearly doubled since it started? | <p>The Opposition forced a <a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-politics-labour-idUKKBN19J0ND" rel="nofollow noreferrer">vote for today</a> on the end of austerity measures (not all) in regards to pay cap on public sector jobs. (The vote also includes pay rises for emergency services and the recruitment of... | united kingdom debt | 1 | What are the overall aims of UK austerity, If the UK national debt has nearly doubled since it started? -- (united kingdom debt)
<p>The Opposition forced a <a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-politics-labour-idUKKBN19J0ND" rel="nofollow noreferrer">vote for today</a> on the end of austerity measures (not ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,460 | Has the Pentagon provided evidence for their accusations against Assad's potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack? | <p>Pentagon accuses Syria President Bashar al-Assad’s government of <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/assad-preparing-chemical-attack-170627024203350.html" rel="noreferrer">potentially preparing for another chemical attack</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be pre... | united states syria chemical weapons | 1 | Has the Pentagon provided evidence for their accusations against Assad's potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack? -- (united states syria chemical weapons)
<p>Pentagon accuses Syria President Bashar al-Assad’s government of <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/assad-preparing-chemical-attac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,465 | Why is public funding used to support bullfighting in France? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.esdaw.eu/bullfighting---france.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> bullfighting is allowed only within a small portion of France and also requires some public funding to be alive:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Bullfighting takes place in only 10% of the French natio... | france public funding animal rights | 1 | Why is public funding used to support bullfighting in France? -- (france public funding animal rights)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.esdaw.eu/bullfighting---france.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> bullfighting is allowed only within a small portion of France and also requires some public funding t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,478 | What is the difference between negative rights and positive rights? | <ol>
<li><p>What's the difference between negative rights and positive rights? </p></li>
<li><p>Can negative rights co-exist? </p></li>
<li><p>Can positive rights co-exist? </p></li>
<li><p>Can negative rights co-exist with positive rights?</p></li>
</ol>
 | political theory terminology civil rights | 1 | What is the difference between negative rights and positive rights? -- (political theory terminology civil rights)
<ol>
<li><p>What's the difference between negative rights and positive rights? </p></li>
<li><p>Can negative rights co-exist? </p></li>
<li><p>Can positive rights co-exist? </p></li>
<li><p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,480 | Robert's Rules Regarding False Statements | <p>In a recent assembly of delegates, an amendment was made/carried to a resolution that was subsequently adopted. The problem I have is that this now puts in our organization's core beliefs section a statement which is demonstrably false: "Biologically, all people are born male or female." </p>

<p>After passa... | parliament roberts rules of order | 1 | Robert's Rules Regarding False Statements -- (parliament roberts rules of order)
<p>In a recent assembly of delegates, an amendment was made/carried to a resolution that was subsequently adopted. The problem I have is that this now puts in our organization's core beliefs section a statement which is demonstrably false:... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,490 | What politically can be done to compel global compliance by Google? | <p>It's becoming obvious that Google is rapidly being boxed in by various countries. Several years ago, the EU courts created a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_be_forgotten" rel="noreferrer">Right to be Forgotten</a>, in which people in EU countries could complain to Google and have certain results abou... | european union sovereignty | 1 | What politically can be done to compel global compliance by Google? -- (european union sovereignty)
<p>It's becoming obvious that Google is rapidly being boxed in by various countries. Several years ago, the EU courts created a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_be_forgotten" rel="noreferrer">Right to be F... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,491 | Why are journalists covering U.S. executions banned from using photographic equipment? | <p>According to the Wikipedia article on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Howard_(photographer)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Tom Howard</a> (the photographer who famously took a picture of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Snyder#Execution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Ruth Snyder's 1928 execution</a>), ... | united states law | 1 | Why are journalists covering U.S. executions banned from using photographic equipment? -- (united states law)
<p>According to the Wikipedia article on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Howard_(photographer)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Tom Howard</a> (the photographer who famously took a picture of <a href="http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,495 | What are the consequences of a minimum wage increase to £10 p/h? | <p>Throughout the UK election Jeremy Corbyn and Labour had in their manifesto to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/john-mcdonnell-labour-minimum-wage-basic-universal-income-a7330451.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">raise the minimum wage to £10 p/h</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The shadow ... | united kingdom minimum wage | 1 | What are the consequences of a minimum wage increase to £10 p/h? -- (united kingdom minimum wage)
<p>Throughout the UK election Jeremy Corbyn and Labour had in their manifesto to <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/john-mcdonnell-labour-minimum-wage-basic-universal-income-a7330451.html" rel="nofollow... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,498 | Why didn't Britain, France & Russia object India on the successful test of Pokhran-II? | <p>After the successful <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokhran-II" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pokhran-II</a> nuclear test series, India was sanctioned and heavily criticised by all powerful countries except Britain, France and Russia. From the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokhran-II" rel="nofollow nore... | india nuclear weapons | 1 | Why didn't Britain, France & Russia object India on the successful test of Pokhran-II? -- (india nuclear weapons)
<p>After the successful <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokhran-II" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pokhran-II</a> nuclear test series, India was sanctioned and heavily criticised by all powerful countries... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,505 | Does gerrymandering not affect elections for US Senators? | <p>Gerrymandering is a problem; a Representative could have their voter base diluted across neighboring districts at the whim of the controlling party. But Senate elections are statewide, and states don't tend to change shape a lot. Given that Senators are elected by popular vote, <strong>does this mean that gerryman... | united states election voting senate gerrymandering | 1 | Does gerrymandering not affect elections for US Senators? -- (united states election voting senate gerrymandering)
<p>Gerrymandering is a problem; a Representative could have their voter base diluted across neighboring districts at the whim of the controlling party. But Senate elections are statewide, and states don't... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,514 | Why does there exist an implicit assumption that equalizing the standards of living across the EU won't harm the richer members? | <p>The EU is investing a lot of funds into equalizing the standards of living across the Union. This works both directly through direct investments and indirectly through allowing Western European companies to relocate their business to Eastern territories. The final goal is to have the same salary and the same quality... | european union economy | 1 | Why does there exist an implicit assumption that equalizing the standards of living across the EU won't harm the richer members? -- (european union economy)
<p>The EU is investing a lot of funds into equalizing the standards of living across the Union. This works both directly through direct investments and indirectly ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,518 | What age is truly necessary for somebody to run for an elected position in California? | <p>I have a friend who is interested in running for Governor of California. Even though he will be 18 (the minimum age) before the general election, he will still be 17 by the time the primary comes around. Is he legally allowed to run for governor?</p>
 | united states law california | 1 | What age is truly necessary for somebody to run for an elected position in California? -- (united states law california)
<p>I have a friend who is interested in running for Governor of California. Even though he will be 18 (the minimum age) before the general election, he will still be 17 by the time the primary comes ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,519 | What is the EU stance on letting the UK stay in the single market after they leave the EU? | <p>The UK is planned to leave the EU (Brexit) after 2 years of negotiations. Where a 'soft Brexit' would mean the UK leaving the EU but staying part of the EU's single market (as this could be more favourable economically).</p>

<p><strong>What is the EU's stance on letting the UK stay a part of the single mark... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | What is the EU stance on letting the UK stay in the single market after they leave the EU? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>The UK is planned to leave the EU (Brexit) after 2 years of negotiations. Where a 'soft Brexit' would mean the UK leaving the EU but staying part of the EU's single market (as this cou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,534 | Why do many Parliamentary democracies require the formal consent of the Head of State for governmental appointments? | <p>As an example, in Germany the President <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany#Appointment_of_the_Federal_Government" rel="nofollow noreferrer">appoints and dismisses the remaining members of the Federal Government upon the proposal of the Chancellor</a>. The President doesn't have a say in the ... | president parliament | 1 | Why do many Parliamentary democracies require the formal consent of the Head of State for governmental appointments? -- (president parliament)
<p>As an example, in Germany the President <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany#Appointment_of_the_Federal_Government" rel="nofollow noreferrer">appoints ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,535 | Why did the British not want India's allegiance to be completely dissolved from Britain? | <p>India wasn't given independent status on 15th August, 1947. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominion_of_India" rel="nofollow noreferrer">India & Pakistan were given status of dominions</a> under monarch George VI. Look at the wordings of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Independence_Act_1... | united kingdom india independence | 1 | Why did the British not want India's allegiance to be completely dissolved from Britain? -- (united kingdom india independence)
<p>India wasn't given independent status on 15th August, 1947. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominion_of_India" rel="nofollow noreferrer">India & Pakistan were given status of d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,549 | No Secretary of State for England? | <p>In the current UK government, there are cabinet level positions including:</p>

<ul>
<li>Secretary of State for Scotland</li>
<li>Secretary of State for Wales</li>
<li>Secretary of State for Northern Ireland</li>
</ul>

<p>These all seem to be long standing positions, where for exampl... | united kingdom cabinet | 1 | No Secretary of State for England? -- (united kingdom cabinet)
<p>In the current UK government, there are cabinet level positions including:</p>

<ul>
<li>Secretary of State for Scotland</li>
<li>Secretary of State for Wales</li>
<li>Secretary of State for Northern Ireland</li>
</ul>

<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,561 | Effect of Fair Representation Act | <p>The <a href="https://beyer.house.gov/uploadedfiles/fair_representation_act.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fair Representation Act</a> was recently introduced by House Member Don Bayer. The main changes that I've read about were that it would introduce instant-runoff style ranked choice voting and that it would put d... | united states voting voting systems voting districts | 1 | Effect of Fair Representation Act -- (united states voting voting systems voting districts)
<p>The <a href="https://beyer.house.gov/uploadedfiles/fair_representation_act.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Fair Representation Act</a> was recently introduced by House Member Don Bayer. The main changes that I've read about we... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,565 | Why did Indian Parliament members stay up to 12:00 AM to launch GST bill? | <p>I have been following Indian bills since my childhood. What's the big deal about this bill? </p>

<p>I have never seen Indian Parliament members stay up to 12:00 AM to launch a specific bill. They even prepared a proper timing schedule for this. </p>

<p>Highlights of this GST bill can be found <a hr... | india | 1 | Why did Indian Parliament members stay up to 12:00 AM to launch GST bill? -- (india)
<p>I have been following Indian bills since my childhood. What's the big deal about this bill? </p>

<p>I have never seen Indian Parliament members stay up to 12:00 AM to launch a specific bill. They even prepared a proper timi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,567 | What does the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's travel ban do? | <p>There's a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration-idUSKBN19H1OR" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Supreme Court ruling on Monday</a> that allowed several parts of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13780" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump's Executive Order (13780)</a> to go into ... | united states immigration | 1 | What does the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's travel ban do? -- (united states immigration)
<p>There's a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration-idUSKBN19H1OR" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Supreme Court ruling on Monday</a> that allowed several parts of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,572 | Could one completely control a single municipality or county by purchasing enough land? | <p>In many countries the local municipality (or county, for rural areas) government has relatively significant powers: they can pass local ordinances, raise taxes, regulate certain activities, etc. Assuming one had enough money and willing buyers, would it be possible to purchase land of an entire municipality and take... | united states | 1 | Could one completely control a single municipality or county by purchasing enough land? -- (united states)
<p>In many countries the local municipality (or county, for rural areas) government has relatively significant powers: they can pass local ordinances, raise taxes, regulate certain activities, etc. Assuming one ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,579 | Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same? | <p>Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same?</p>

<p>For example see <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/20/news/russia-sanctions-treasury/index.html" rel="noreferrer">U.S. tightens sanctions on Russia over Crimea</a>, <a href="http://edition.cnn.com... | united states russian federation international relations sanctions | 1 | Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same? -- (united states russian federation international relations sanctions)
<p>Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same?</p>

<p>For example see <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,597 | Why are important summits held in big cities? | <p>The G20 summit will be hold in my current home city, Hamburg in
about a week.</p>

<p>One acquaintance of me asked in my opinion a very good question:</p>

<p><strong>Why exactly are summits hold in big cities at all?</strong></p>

<p>Megacities are absolutely the worst places to hold up ... | diplomacy | 1 | Why are important summits held in big cities? -- (diplomacy)
<p>The G20 summit will be hold in my current home city, Hamburg in
about a week.</p>

<p>One acquaintance of me asked in my opinion a very good question:</p>

<p><strong>Why exactly are summits hold in big cities at all?</strong></p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,598 | Is the Trump administration united on the Saudi-Qatar conflict? | <p>Are Trump and his cabinet members, specifically the President, the Defense Secretary, and the Secretary of State, <em>united</em> on the Saudi-Qatar conflict?</p>

<p>What is Trump's opinion on the issue and are there differences between their respective remarks? Is there any official position on the issue?<... | united states saudi arabia qatar | 1 | Is the Trump administration united on the Saudi-Qatar conflict? -- (united states saudi arabia qatar)
<p>Are Trump and his cabinet members, specifically the President, the Defense Secretary, and the Secretary of State, <em>united</em> on the Saudi-Qatar conflict?</p>

<p>What is Trump's opinion on the issue and... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,602 | How people in the US think about media, especially CNN? | <p>Trump's conflict with the media, especially with CNN, continues...</p>

<p>In a tweet, which was retweeted from the official @POTUS account, Trump <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jul/02/trump-body-slam-cnn-tweet-violence-reporters-wrestlemania" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wrote that</a>:</p>&... | united states donald trump media | 1 | How people in the US think about media, especially CNN? -- (united states donald trump media)
<p>Trump's conflict with the media, especially with CNN, continues...</p>

<p>In a tweet, which was retweeted from the official @POTUS account, Trump <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jul/02/trump-body-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,619 | Opposition members in cabinet | <p>After the recent <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/41st-parliament/1st-session/votes-and-proceedings/v170629" rel="nofollow noreferrer">collapse of government</a> and <a href="http://ltgov.bc.ca/news-events/news/media-releases/2017/jun/mr_jun2917.html" rel="nofollo... | constitution canada executive | 1 | Opposition members in cabinet -- (constitution canada executive)
<p>After the recent <a href="https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/41st-parliament/1st-session/votes-and-proceedings/v170629" rel="nofollow noreferrer">collapse of government</a> and <a href="http://ltgov.bc.ca/news-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,620 | Why does Federal Communications Commission want to reverse Title II net neutrality? | <p><a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2017/06/30/raise-voice-proclaim-need-net-neutrality/?cb=1">Stackoverflow Blog</a> has recently added an article about FCC's desire to reverse Title II net neutrality.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The short version: A few years back, the United States Federal
 Communicat... | united states | 1 | Why does Federal Communications Commission want to reverse Title II net neutrality? -- (united states)
<p><a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2017/06/30/raise-voice-proclaim-need-net-neutrality/?cb=1">Stackoverflow Blog</a> has recently added an article about FCC's desire to reverse Title II net neutrality.</p>
&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,649 | How does religion interfere with medical practice in US? | <p>I have recently watched a short documentary about abortion and refusal of performing such procedures due to religious reasons in my native country. The legislation is not clear, since two rights seem to collide here: the right of having an abortion (certain limitations apply, of course) vs. freedom of religion.</p>&... | united states healthcare religion | 1 | How does religion interfere with medical practice in US? -- (united states healthcare religion)
<p>I have recently watched a short documentary about abortion and refusal of performing such procedures due to religious reasons in my native country. The legislation is not clear, since two rights seem to collide here: the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,651 | Does China still import defense tech and products from Israel? | <p>As we know, China was a prominent customer of Israeli defense products <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/china-israel-military-technology-beijing-jerusalem-saul-eisenberg-weapons-607117" rel="nofollow noreferrer">during the 1990s</a>.</p>

<p>Does China still import defense tech or finished products from Isra... | china israel weapons | 1 | Does China still import defense tech and products from Israel? -- (china israel weapons)
<p>As we know, China was a prominent customer of Israeli defense products <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/china-israel-military-technology-beijing-jerusalem-saul-eisenberg-weapons-607117" rel="nofollow noreferrer">during the 1990s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,658 | French municipal elections: How are the seats divided based on the vote? | <p>For example, in St-Front-de-Pradoux in 2014, these were the second round results (<a href="http://www.annuaire-mairie.fr/elections-municipales-saint-front-de-pradoux.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">source</a>):</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7dBp2.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://... | election france | 1 | French municipal elections: How are the seats divided based on the vote? -- (election france)
<p>For example, in St-Front-de-Pradoux in 2014, these were the second round results (<a href="http://www.annuaire-mairie.fr/elections-municipales-saint-front-de-pradoux.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">source</a>):</p>

... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,664 | Why don't Sinn Féin take their seats in the UK parliament? | <p>It seems that whatever happens (or happened) in a UK general election, the Irish nationalist party, Sinn Féin, will presumably always be in opposition. </p>

<p>This means that the British government - whoever they may be at the time - will always be happy with the fact that Sinn Féin don't take their seats ... | united kingdom parliament northern ireland | 1 | Why don't Sinn Féin take their seats in the UK parliament? -- (united kingdom parliament northern ireland)
<p>It seems that whatever happens (or happened) in a UK general election, the Irish nationalist party, Sinn Féin, will presumably always be in opposition. </p>

<p>This means that the British government - ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,668 | With Law-making powers what are the arguments for and against a Bicameral Welsh Parliament | <p>The <a href="https://assembly.wales" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Welsh Parliament (currently National Assembly for Wales)</a> / <a href="https://www.cynulliad.cymru" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Senedd Cymru (currently Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru)</a> currently has <a href="http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-a... | united kingdom wales legislature | 1 | With Law-making powers what are the arguments for and against a Bicameral Welsh Parliament -- (united kingdom wales legislature)
<p>The <a href="https://assembly.wales" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Welsh Parliament (currently National Assembly for Wales)</a> / <a href="https://www.cynulliad.cymru" rel="nofollow noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,669 | What actions have the UK government taken to try to prevent another Grenfell Fire? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Grenfell Fire</a> was a huge fire that broke out in Grenfell Tower in Kensington, West London, on 14 June 2017. To emphasise the scale of the tragedy the number of bodies <a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/627580/... | united kingdom | 1 | What actions have the UK government taken to try to prevent another Grenfell Fire? -- (united kingdom)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fire" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Grenfell Fire</a> was a huge fire that broke out in Grenfell Tower in Kensington, West London, on 14 June 2017. To emphasise the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,683 | Why are the G20 summit protests in Hamburg so violent? | <p>Compared to other G20 summits in the past the protests in Hamburg, Germany seem quite violent to me. There were similar occassions of violent protests, such as at the 27th G8 (2001) at Genua, at the 33rd G8 (2007) at Heiligendamm, Germany and at the 4th G20 (2010) in Toronto. But they are years apart, so protests of... | germany protests political leaders | 1 | Why are the G20 summit protests in Hamburg so violent? -- (germany protests political leaders)
<p>Compared to other G20 summits in the past the protests in Hamburg, Germany seem quite violent to me. There were similar occassions of violent protests, such as at the 27th G8 (2001) at Genua, at the 33rd G8 (2007) at Heili... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,697 | Why do various officials insist on the fact that people should expect more terrorist attacks? | <p>During the last years I have seen news covering in great details all the terrorist attacks, mostly those that happened in West Europe and US. It is highly plausible that most people that have access to a TV and/or Internet know many things about terrorist attacks.</p>

<p>However, I have also seen that some ... | terrorism | 1 | Why do various officials insist on the fact that people should expect more terrorist attacks? -- (terrorism)
<p>During the last years I have seen news covering in great details all the terrorist attacks, mostly those that happened in West Europe and US. It is highly plausible that most people that have access to a TV a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
20,716 | Is there anything stopping countries negotiating trade agreements step-by-step? | <p>There have been so many big trade agreements in the news recently, that one of the striking things about all of them is how long they have taken to be agreed, and how complex the negotiations seem to be.</p>

<p>My question is really about why countries don't get the simple stuff done first, implement them, ... | economy international law international relations trade | 1 | Is there anything stopping countries negotiating trade agreements step-by-step? -- (economy international law international relations trade)
<p>There have been so many big trade agreements in the news recently, that one of the striking things about all of them is how long they have taken to be agreed, and how complex t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,735 | Why does Taliban still control huge areas in Afghanistan? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_(2015%E2%80%93present)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This wikipedia article</a> shows that Taliban still control a significant portion of Afghanistan. How are they doing and and what has the government/US done about it? </p>
 | united states afghanistan | 1 | Why does Taliban still control huge areas in Afghanistan? -- (united states afghanistan)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_(2015%E2%80%93present)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This wikipedia article</a> shows that Taliban still control a significant portion of Afghanistan. How are they doing and... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,739 | Would killing ISIS journalists be considered a war crime? If so, could ISIS use the ICC? | <p>If ISIS had journalists on the ground in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mosul_(2016%E2%80%9317)" rel="noreferrer">Battle of Mosul (2016-17)</a> that recently concluded, and they were clearly journalists, and clearly weren't combatants; would their Iraqi enemy be allowed to kill them? Or would t... | islamic state iraq rules of war war crime | 1 | Would killing ISIS journalists be considered a war crime? If so, could ISIS use the ICC? -- (islamic state iraq rules of war war crime)
<p>If ISIS had journalists on the ground in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mosul_(2016%E2%80%9317)" rel="noreferrer">Battle of Mosul (2016-17)</a> that recently c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,742 | What are the differences between mercenaries and a country's armed forces? | <p>I don't quite get the exact difference. I know the mercenaries act with less oversight, but are also quite expensive. So, I wonder why the US Military used mercenaries in Iraq and Afghanistan so extensively.</p>

<p>I would like to know the main <strong>operational</strong> differences. Issues like cost, pol... | united states war armed conflict private military companies | 1 | What are the differences between mercenaries and a country's armed forces? -- (united states war armed conflict private military companies)
<p>I don't quite get the exact difference. I know the mercenaries act with less oversight, but are also quite expensive. So, I wonder why the US Military used mercenaries in Iraq a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,744 | Why is it so hard to obtain gay marriage recognition at EU level? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/freedom-of-thought/news/ecj-plans-to-rule-on-same-sex-marriage-in-romania/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> two men who got married in 2010 and attempted to move to Romania realized that their marriage cannot be recognized:</p>

<blockquote>&#... | european union lgbt+ same sex marriage freedom of movement | 1 | Why is it so hard to obtain gay marriage recognition at EU level? -- (european union lgbt+ same sex marriage freedom of movement)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/freedom-of-thought/news/ecj-plans-to-rule-on-same-sex-marriage-in-romania/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> two men who g... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,763 | How does Donald Trump Jr. benefit from releasing the e-mails he released? | <p>Trump Jr. recently disclosed emails suggesting he welcomed Russian help against Clinton (see for instance <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/category-5-hurricane-white-house-under-siege-by-trump-jrs-russia-revelations/2017/07/11/1e091478-664d-11e7-8eb5-cbccc2e7bfbf_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_... | united states president justice | 1 | How does Donald Trump Jr. benefit from releasing the e-mails he released? -- (united states president justice)
<p>Trump Jr. recently disclosed emails suggesting he welcomed Russian help against Clinton (see for instance <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/category-5-hurricane-white-house-under-siege-by-tru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,769 | Who does the "Crown prosecutor of Russia" refer to? | <p>In an email sent from Rob Goldstone to Donald Trump Jr. that was <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/884789418455953413" rel="noreferrer">released by Trump Jr. on Twitter</a>, it was mentioned in one email that the "Crown prosecutor of Russia" met with Aras Agalarov.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p... | russian federation justice | 1 | Who does the "Crown prosecutor of Russia" refer to? -- (russian federation justice)
<p>In an email sent from Rob Goldstone to Donald Trump Jr. that was <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/884789418455953413" rel="noreferrer">released by Trump Jr. on Twitter</a>, it was mentioned in one email that the "Cr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,773 | Why do countries maintain a Ministry of Justice? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_ministry" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_ministry</a></p>

<p>Why isn't having a Judiciary enough? Why do countries maintain a Ministry of Justice? </p>
 | justice judiciary | 1 | Why do countries maintain a Ministry of Justice? -- (justice judiciary)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_ministry" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_ministry</a></p>

<p>Why isn't having a Judiciary enough? Why do countries maintain a Ministry of Justice? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,777 | Did US make any significant fiscal changes following Panama Papers disclosures? | <p>The Panama Papers disclosure was a huge scandal, so there were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Papers#Allegations.2C_reactions.2C_and_investigations" rel="noreferrer">many reactions</a>. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/may/06/panama-papers-us-launches-crackdown-on-international-tax-evasi... | united states money panama papers financing | 1 | Did US make any significant fiscal changes following Panama Papers disclosures? -- (united states money panama papers financing)
<p>The Panama Papers disclosure was a huge scandal, so there were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Papers#Allegations.2C_reactions.2C_and_investigations" rel="noreferrer">many re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,786 | How do some countries make political laws against the burka but not against nun habits? | <p>Throughout Europe, in recent years, the issue of the muslim <em>burka</em> and its potential ban has often been discussed. </p>

<p>I have heard a couple of reasons at most, and they all pretty much sum up to '<em>burka -> woman oppression -> bad'.</em> </p>

<p>My question is, how would one then pol... | law islam | 1 | How do some countries make political laws against the burka but not against nun habits? -- (law islam)
<p>Throughout Europe, in recent years, the issue of the muslim <em>burka</em> and its potential ban has often been discussed. </p>

<p>I have heard a couple of reasons at most, and they all pretty much sum up ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,789 | How effective are political banner ads by social media websites? Are obnoxious ads counter-productive? | <p>Are there any statistics on whether social media sites that sponsor prominent political banner ads on their user interaction pages cause a long-term increase or decrease in support for the position they advocate so prominently?</p>

<p>If there is an effect, do the statistics show a difference in the effect ... | advertising | 1 | How effective are political banner ads by social media websites? Are obnoxious ads counter-productive? -- (advertising)
<p>Are there any statistics on whether social media sites that sponsor prominent political banner ads on their user interaction pages cause a long-term increase or decrease in support for the position... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,792 | Could DC be redistricted? | <p>Since it's just a district, could DC's district lines be redrawn?</p>

<p>And if so, who gets to make that choice?</p>
 | united states constitution | 1 | Could DC be redistricted? -- (united states constitution)
<p>Since it's just a district, could DC's district lines be redrawn?</p>

<p>And if so, who gets to make that choice?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,809 | Why is George Soros demonized in so many countries? | <p>During the recent years I have heard now and then about George Soros being demonized in several public speeches of some politicians from various countries. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/15/dirty-tricks-demonise-george-soros" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> catches some of the... | international | 1 | Why is George Soros demonized in so many countries? -- (international)
<p>During the recent years I have heard now and then about George Soros being demonized in several public speeches of some politicians from various countries. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/15/dirty-tricks-demonise-georg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,811 | Why is it a problem for Trump Jr to have met with Russians? | <p>My understanding is that Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer intending to get information damaging to Hillary Clinton from said lawyer. Campaigning politicians always gather damaging information about their opponents from anywhere they can find it. I don't understand why the source of the information makes a differe... | united states president donald trump russian federation | 1 | Why is it a problem for Trump Jr to have met with Russians? -- (united states president donald trump russian federation)
<p>My understanding is that Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer intending to get information damaging to Hillary Clinton from said lawyer. Campaigning politicians always gather damaging information a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,830 | Is there any evaluation of solidarity tax impact in France? | <p>Romania's Government has changed recently and the new one tries <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/project-romania-solidarity-tax-salaries/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">to introduce a solidarity tax</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Romanian Government wants to introduce a new type of tax called
 ... | taxes france | 1 | Is there any evaluation of solidarity tax impact in France? -- (taxes france)
<p>Romania's Government has changed recently and the new one tries <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/project-romania-solidarity-tax-salaries/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">to introduce a solidarity tax</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,850 | Why was homosexuality unacceptable in USSR? | <p>USSR was all about fighting for the working class rights against capitalism being inherently multicultural - so there seems to be nothing in its ideology that would go directly against homosexuality. In addition to that:</p>

<ul>
<li>USSR was against religion and its prejudices (what is one of the most ... | communism soviet union lgbt+ | 1 | Why was homosexuality unacceptable in USSR? -- (communism soviet union lgbt+)
<p>USSR was all about fighting for the working class rights against capitalism being inherently multicultural - so there seems to be nothing in its ideology that would go directly against homosexuality. In addition to that:</p>

<ul>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,884 | What is 'critical theory' in terms of restriction of free speech? | <p>The journalist <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/chris-uhlmann/166950" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chris Uhlmann</a> (also the author of the video clip on <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-11/chris-uhlmann-defends-scathing-g20-report-on-donald-trump/8696236" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump's G19 performanc... | political theory freedom of speech | 1 | What is 'critical theory' in terms of restriction of free speech? -- (political theory freedom of speech)
<p>The journalist <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/chris-uhlmann/166950" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chris Uhlmann</a> (also the author of the video clip on <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-11/chris-uhl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,887 | Do Sunnis support monarchy and Shias support republic? | <p>In several accounts about the Sunni-Shia conflicts erupting in the Middle East (such as <a href="https://youtu.be/veMFCFyOwFI?t=425" rel="noreferrer">this one</a>) the Sunnis are usually viewed as taking the side of a monarchy and the Shia the side of the rebels wanting some form of republic (Yemen, Bahrain, Libya, ... | middle east monarchy islam republic | 1 | Do Sunnis support monarchy and Shias support republic? -- (middle east monarchy islam republic)
<p>In several accounts about the Sunni-Shia conflicts erupting in the Middle East (such as <a href="https://youtu.be/veMFCFyOwFI?t=425" rel="noreferrer">this one</a>) the Sunnis are usually viewed as taking the side of a mon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,911 | Why do countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh have a parliamentary form of democracy? | <p>Why do countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh have a parliamentary form of democracy?</p>
 | india pakistan | 1 | Why do countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh have a parliamentary form of democracy? -- (india pakistan)
<p>Why do countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh have a parliamentary form of democracy?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,914 | Is there a recommended number of representatives in European democratic countries? | <p>In 2009, Romania <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_parliamentary_reform_referendum,_2009" rel="nofollow noreferrer">had a referendum</a> for reducing the Parliament size to a maximum of 300 seats. However, it was never implemented and in fact, the number of the seats increased to nearly 600.</p>
&#... | democracy parliament | 1 | Is there a recommended number of representatives in European democratic countries? -- (democracy parliament)
<p>In 2009, Romania <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_parliamentary_reform_referendum,_2009" rel="nofollow noreferrer">had a referendum</a> for reducing the Parliament size to a maximum of 300 seat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,941 | What is currently stopping the most developed states from completely abandoning cash? | <p>Countries <a href="https://letstalkpayments.com/which-countries-are-close-to-a-cashless-world/" rel="noreferrer">such as Sweden</a> have debit card adoption rates close to 100%. The governments of the developed world frequently talk about moving to a completely cashless society, but so far not a single territory has... | money | 1 | What is currently stopping the most developed states from completely abandoning cash? -- (money)
<p>Countries <a href="https://letstalkpayments.com/which-countries-are-close-to-a-cashless-world/" rel="noreferrer">such as Sweden</a> have debit card adoption rates close to 100%. The governments of the developed world fre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,942 | Can US congress nullify or hinder "Major Non-Nato Ally" status of another country? | <p>It is my understanding that US President can designate any nation a Major non-Nato ally after thirty days of notifying the Congress and is not bound to seek Congress' approval for this act as per Title 22 of the United States Code. </p>

<p>Why is the President expected to notify the Congress at all if he ha... | united states president constitution congress foreign policy | 1 | Can US congress nullify or hinder "Major Non-Nato Ally" status of another country? -- (united states president constitution congress foreign policy)
<p>It is my understanding that US President can designate any nation a Major non-Nato ally after thirty days of notifying the Congress and is not bound to seek Congress' a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,949 | What are the main restrictions that apply to European military personnel when engaging in politics? | <p>I am interested in the restrictions that apply to military persons that are also activate in politics, within the European Union.</p>

<p>Searching on this matter provides lots of results for US, but I could not find relevant information for EU countries.</p>

<p>E.g.: <a href="https://www.thebalance... | european union military | 1 | What are the main restrictions that apply to European military personnel when engaging in politics? -- (european union military)
<p>I am interested in the restrictions that apply to military persons that are also activate in politics, within the European Union.</p>

<p>Searching on this matter provides lots of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,952 | How do I get a bank account for political party? | <p>We created a political party in UK. And now we need a bank account in its name. What are the banks that have political party type account? Or will a business account do the job?</p>
 | united kingdom | 1 | How do I get a bank account for political party? -- (united kingdom)
<p>We created a political party in UK. And now we need a bank account in its name. What are the banks that have political party type account? Or will a business account do the job?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,953 | Why is "In God We Trust" written on US currency? | <p>It is written on US currency "<strong>In God we trust</strong>":</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9EywN.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9EywN.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>I know that US constitution is secular. <a href="https://www.au.org/re... | united states currency | 1 | Why is "In God We Trust" written on US currency? -- (united states currency)
<p>It is written on US currency "<strong>In God we trust</strong>":</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9EywN.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9EywN.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,986 | Would the Flemish Belgians prefer to unite with the Netherlands? | <p>I have spoken to a Dutch guy some time ago who believes that the Flemish part of Belgians would love to unite with the Netherlands. Is this true? I know the Flemish nationalist movement is pretty strong. But which of the alternatives would they prefer (in majority):</p>

<ul>
<li>Stay within Belgium but ... | belgium | 1 | Would the Flemish Belgians prefer to unite with the Netherlands? -- (belgium)
<p>I have spoken to a Dutch guy some time ago who believes that the Flemish part of Belgians would love to unite with the Netherlands. Is this true? I know the Flemish nationalist movement is pretty strong. But which of the alternatives would... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,994 | Have high risk health insurance pools been tried in practice? | <p>I have heard contradictory opinions on having high risk pools as a (partial) solution to healthcare direction in US. Some stating it's a good idea, some that it would blow up spectacularly if implemented (though it seems like the latter comes from biased source, namely insurance companies).</p>

<p>I know th... | healthcare | 1 | Have high risk health insurance pools been tried in practice? -- (healthcare)
<p>I have heard contradictory opinions on having high risk pools as a (partial) solution to healthcare direction in US. Some stating it's a good idea, some that it would blow up spectacularly if implemented (though it seems like the latter co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
21,999 | How does the judicial independence in Poland after the reforms compare to other EU countries? | <p>There have been a lot of talks recently about the erosion of judicial independence in Poland after the new government has decided to change the way judges are nominated. However to me (as a Czech resident) this criticism seems a bit strange since in the Czech Republic judges have <em>always</em> been nominated direc... | european union judiciary poland | 1 | How does the judicial independence in Poland after the reforms compare to other EU countries? -- (european union judiciary poland)
<p>There have been a lot of talks recently about the erosion of judicial independence in Poland after the new government has decided to change the way judges are nominated. However to me (a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
22,003 | Is 'identity politics' vs 'freedom of speech' a valid dichotomy? | <p>I've heard one friend say:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I'm sick of all this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness" rel="noreferrer">political correctness</a>. People should be able to say what they think. Words never physically hurt anybody. Freedom of speech is part of the <a href="htt... | political theory freedom of speech identity politics | 1 | Is 'identity politics' vs 'freedom of speech' a valid dichotomy? -- (political theory freedom of speech identity politics)
<p>I've heard one friend say:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I'm sick of all this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness" rel="noreferrer">political correctness</a>. Peopl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,026 | Why is Catholic Church hurrying to sanctify Mother Theresa? | <p><strong><em>Note</strong>: This question deals with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Vatican_City" rel="nofollow noreferrer">political dimension of the Vatican City</a> decisions, thus its presence on the Politics site.</em></p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-eu... | religion | 1 | Why is Catholic Church hurrying to sanctify Mother Theresa? -- (religion)
<p><strong><em>Note</strong>: This question deals with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Vatican_City" rel="nofollow noreferrer">political dimension of the Vatican City</a> decisions, thus its presence on the Politics site.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,028 | In Muslim-minority countries, is it unusual for Muslim MPs or lawmakers to vote in favour of gay marriage or related legislation? | <p>In <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/39009/did-all-of-germanys-muslim-mps-voted-in-favor-of-same-sex-marriage">Did all of Germany's Muslim MPs voted in favor of same-sex marriage?</a> on Skeptics.SE, someone was surprised by a claim that Germany's Muslim MPs voted in favour of gay marriage.</p>&#... | voting parliament islam lgbt+ same sex marriage | 1 | In Muslim-minority countries, is it unusual for Muslim MPs or lawmakers to vote in favour of gay marriage or related legislation? -- (voting parliament islam lgbt+ same sex marriage)
<p>In <a href="https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/39009/did-all-of-germanys-muslim-mps-voted-in-favor-of-same-sex-marriage">Did... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,030 | Do national political parties in the US exist in student government? (College) | <p>I'm curious if any parties running for student government, i.e. student unions, ever run as Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Green, Socialist, etc? </p>
 | united states election parties | 1 | Do national political parties in the US exist in student government? (College) -- (united states election parties)
<p>I'm curious if any parties running for student government, i.e. student unions, ever run as Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Green, Socialist, etc? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,045 | What is the reasoning behind the statement "I don't tolerate the intolerant"? | <p>On a debating panel I saw someone make the claim to a Conservative debater: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I don't tolerate the intolerant. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>I'm trying to be open minded about this, and see what the reasoning is here so I can engage with it.</p>

<p>What is the reasonin... | freedom of speech | 1 | What is the reasoning behind the statement "I don't tolerate the intolerant"? -- (freedom of speech)
<p>On a debating panel I saw someone make the claim to a Conservative debater: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>I don't tolerate the intolerant. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>I'm trying to be open minded about t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,081 | Are all communist countries run by dictators? | <p>The primary examples of communism (USSR, China, Cuba, Venezuela) have at their head a very strong central authority which approaches if not is in fact a dictatorship. Are there any examples showing that it is possible to have a communist country that has free and fairly elected leadership or other non dictatorial g... | communism dictatorship | 1 | Are all communist countries run by dictators? -- (communism dictatorship)
<p>The primary examples of communism (USSR, China, Cuba, Venezuela) have at their head a very strong central authority which approaches if not is in fact a dictatorship. Are there any examples showing that it is possible to have a communist coun... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,090 | Who takes over oversight of the Russia investigation if Jeff Sessions resigns or is fired? | <p>A few months ago, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the FBI's Russia investigation, so Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein became the Acting Attorney General for purposes of the Russia investigation. And Rosenstein appointed a special prosecutor, Robert Mueller, to oversee the investigation. N... | united states law justice special prosecutor mueller investigation | 1 | Who takes over oversight of the Russia investigation if Jeff Sessions resigns or is fired? -- (united states law justice special prosecutor mueller investigation)
<p>A few months ago, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the FBI's Russia investigation, so Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein became the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,093 | Have any Republican senators announced they'll oppose the motion to proceed on 2017-07-26? | <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/the-senates-evolving-health-care-plan-2464948865.html" rel="noreferrer">This Axios article</a> describes what the Senate is planning to do tomorrow on Healthcare. First they'll vote on a motion to proceed on the House Republican Healthcare bill, the AHCA. Assuming it passes, they'll ... | united states congress senate healthcare republican party | 1 | Have any Republican senators announced they'll oppose the motion to proceed on 2017-07-26? -- (united states congress senate healthcare republican party)
<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/the-senates-evolving-health-care-plan-2464948865.html" rel="noreferrer">This Axios article</a> describes what the Senate is planning... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,097 | How can a libertarian oppose private property such as cookies? | <p>I have heard the argument that is made (usually) for a plot of land. We deprived someone of it, therefore it's wrong under libertarian principles. But what about newly generated property, like intellectual property, or, say, property generated with the fair exchange and agreement with other individuals. For example,... | libertarianism property intellectual property | 1 | How can a libertarian oppose private property such as cookies? -- (libertarianism property intellectual property)
<p>I have heard the argument that is made (usually) for a plot of land. We deprived someone of it, therefore it's wrong under libertarian principles. But what about newly generated property, like intellectu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,099 | Are there any major countries without agricultural subsidies? | <p>The EU and the US are known for having an amazingly complex set of subsidies for their agricultural products, designed to make sure a stable chain of food supply exists within their region.</p>

<p>Are there any major stable countries (population over 5 million) where there are no forms of agricultural subsi... | subsidies | 1 | Are there any major countries without agricultural subsidies? -- (subsidies)
<p>The EU and the US are known for having an amazingly complex set of subsidies for their agricultural products, designed to make sure a stable chain of food supply exists within their region.</p>

<p>Are there any major stable countri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,116 | Has the text of McConnell's "skinny repeal" bill been released? | <p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/senate-republican-health-care-bill-motion-to-proceed-vote-count-2017-7" rel="noreferrer">This Business Insider article</a> details Senate Republicans' plans regarding Healthcare today. First, the Senate will take up a motion to proceed. Then assuming that passes (which is in... | united states congress senate healthcare affordable care act | 1 | Has the text of McConnell's "skinny repeal" bill been released? -- (united states congress senate healthcare affordable care act)
<p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/senate-republican-health-care-bill-motion-to-proceed-vote-count-2017-7" rel="noreferrer">This Business Insider article</a> details Senate Republica... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
23,135 | What medical costs burden the military enough to warrant banning all transgender people? | <p>Reported in <a href="http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/26/donald-trump-re-bans-transgender-people-from-serving-in-the-military/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Donald Trump bans transgender people from serving in the military</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>President Trump tweeted: “After consultation with my Gene... | united states healthcare military lgbt+ | 1 | What medical costs burden the military enough to warrant banning all transgender people? -- (united states healthcare military lgbt+)
<p>Reported in <a href="http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/26/donald-trump-re-bans-transgender-people-from-serving-in-the-military/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Donald Trump bans transgende... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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