Want to get more involved in how the political system in Colorado works? Empower yourself with knowledge and participate in the political systems in your area. Many people are quick to judge when it comes to our representatives and law makers. Without having knowledge of how the game is played, many of those people look foolish when trying to speak out against a policy they do not like.

One person can make a difference if they are connected to like-minded individuals. With so many living in Colorado, it

Though it is impossible to follow all of the world’s current events, these global hot spots remain in the media spotlight and impact world events everyday.

Keep an eye on the Middle East, even if the Arab Spring media mania has died out. Currently the Americans are trying to draw down in Afghanistan, Egypt’s presidential elections are quickly approaching, and the Syrian government refused to comply with the United Nations cease-fire agreement. These events only scratch the surface of this region.

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Political predictions are difficult to make. During every presidential election, millions of people watch television late into the night, wanting to know, state by state, where their candidate of choice stands. Predictions are made as the votes come in. Keep in mind, though, the cautionary tale of the 1948 Presidential election between Dewey and Truman. Before the polls closed, Dewey was so far ahead of Truman that The Chicago Tribune lead with the headline “Dewey Defeats Truman”. As it turned out, Truman ended up winning that