DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD | Citizens with a voice
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Judicial Independence and Rule of Law Essential, Judges Say
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor says peace and prosperity in the world require that “all nations abide by the notion of the rule of law."
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U.S. Leads Global War on Corruption
Members of the U.S. delegation to the Second Conference of States Parties to the U.N. Convention against Corruption discuss the role of the United States in fighting corruption worldwide.
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Feature Article
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Developing an Iraqi Legal System
A functioning national legal system based on the rule of law is critical for democracy in Iraq, but it must be a system based on Iraqi – not American – culture and customs, says U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey.
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Corruption through Political Cartoons
Political cartoons shine light on the misconduct of public officials and bring corrupt practices under public scrutiny. This collection of images shows how American cartoonists have lampooned political misdeeds in the United States.