Does religion count for religious parliamentary representation? Evidence from Early Day Motions

The article addresses one facet of the representation puzzle, namely substantive minority representation in the UK House of Commons. It examines whether a religious Jewish and Muslim minority background stimulates politicians from these backgrounds to address issues of concern for Jewish and Muslim minority groups in Early Day Motions (EDMs), and compares the effects from identity-based and institutional predictors. The study draws upon previous studies that used low-cost parliamentary activities to assess the impact of gender and ethnic minority identities on the representation of women and ethnic minorities, employing quantitative content analysis and time-series cross-sectional data analysis to examine the content of EDMs sponsored by members of parliament from Jewish and Muslim background (plus a control group) between 1997 and 2012. The analyses test for the effects of religious background and institutional predictors on the likelihood of referring to minority issues. They show that identity-based predictors such as a religious background are vastly inferior to institutional factors, including a legislative role, representing a constituency with a significant proportion of minority population, and the length of parliamentary service, in determining such references.     

以情感为核心创新主题团日活动

主题团日活动这一高校德育重要阵地在新形势下逐渐显现它的不足之处。我们将此工作以情感为核心创新思路,着眼点从单纯的"以理服人"转移到与"以情感人"并重上来,在构建情感认同、增强主体体验性和激发主动参与性三个方面进行积极探索,使这一阵地重新焕发生机。     

刍议日韩小额诉讼程序简

当今世界各国在民事司法改革中施行的小额诉讼程序,目的既在于提高诉讼效率、减轻法院负担,也在于实现司法的大众化.日本的一日审理原则、韩国的履行劝告制度为我国小额诉讼程序的构建提供了很好的参考与借鉴.我国小额诉讼的具体制度设计中,审理方式、证据调查、诉讼费用、法官释明义务等问题还亟待解决.     

Day Laborers and Dock Workers: Casual Labor Markets and Immigration Policy

The situations of nineteenth century dock workers and today’s immigrant day laborers bear striking similarities and challenges, especially for those seeking to organize them into labor unions. The obstacles confronting such organizing efforts also underscore the legitimate concerns many Americans have about the threats to social order posed by immigrants today.

美国文化的深层透视:以“愚人节”为例(英文)

Every month of the year has something special to celebrate in the U.S.Throughout the years,the U.S.Congress has passed laws declaring special days as official observances known as federal holidays.There are some festivals are not public holidays but very popular in the US.April Fool's Day is a traditional one with lots of fun.It represents theEuropern rootsof American culture.     

US voter registration reform

Voter registration in the United States changed after the 2000 election with a requirement that states adopt statewide voter registries. However, these registries vary in design in practice, with some states having state managed “top–down” registries and other states having more decentralized “bottom–up” registries. I compare the effect of moving to a top–down registry with the adoption of Election Day registration – where voters can register to vote the day of the election – on voters saying that they are not registered because of election management problems or not voting because of a voter registration issue. EDR had a pronounced effect on reducing voter registration problems but the adoption of new voter registries had minimal effect on the same problems.     

Creating a New Society: The Catholic Worker and the Community of the Ark

The Catholic Worker and the Community of the Ark are two of the 20th century’s most important experiments in nonviolent communal life. This article explores the history of these movements, highlights their similarities and differences, and reflects upon the contributions that these movements have made to the quest for a more just and peaceful world.