Abstract
This paper explains that the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is an advocacy group, which works to protect the interests of impoverished and working class individuals in Ontario. The author points out that, through direct action and casework, OCAP helps many poor people. The paper relates the reasons why people would want to work for OCAP.

From the Paper
"The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is an advocacy group that works to protect the interests of impoverished and or working class individuals in Ontario. According to Jeff Shantz in Fighting to Win, The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is a direct action anti-poverty organization which, since 1989, has fought governments of all stripes in Ontario, left (so-called), right and centre to defend the needs of poor people and to work for a future where people are able to live decently (Shantz 2002: 1). Although this mission statement seems to be relatively straightforward the reality of the situation needs to be explained in detail."

Tags:ocap, working-poverty

Abstract
This paper discusses the Christian Coalition and Religious Right in terms of their national values, political a agenda and to what extent they reflect the movement's understanding of Christian theology.

From the Paper
"The Christian Coalition, founded in by Pat Robertson, is now headed by President Roberta Combs. The members of the Christian Coalition are comprised primarily of white evangelical born again Christians who believe the Bible is accurate in all of its teaching and that they personally have a responsibility to tell other people their religious beliefs. As the primary force behind the Religious Right in American society, religion and politics, the Christian Coalition is enormously influential in politics. When George W Bush stated during..."

Tags:fundamentalism, government, politics, Bush Administration, abortion, gay rights, charitable choice, Pat Robertson, born again, separation of church and state

Abstract
In this article the writer discusses community organizing in a particular organization in Toronto. The organization examined is the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP). This paper looks at issues such as mandate, organization, methods and targets of this organization.

From the Paper
"The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is an advocacy group that works to protect the interests of impoverished and working class individuals in Ontario. According to Jeff Shantz in "Fighting to Win", The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is a direct action anti-poverty organization which, since 1989, has fought governments of all stripes in Ontario, left (so-called), right and centre to defend the needs of poor people and to work for a future where people are able to live decently. OCAP's mission is to improve the lives of poor people in Ontario."

Tags:community, organizing, assignment

Abstract
This paper looks at the way that Islamic spiritual instruction schools (madrasas) teach the students that terrorism and jihad is the way to spiritual enlightenment. The paper argues that these madrasas need to take more responsibility for their students' extremist actions.

From the Paper
"Over a decade Islamic terrorism has contributed a major part in the movements of revivalism. Amidst the members of the Islamic community, the concept of killing, threatening the enemy for the intention of speeding up the ultimate victory of Islam and maiming has always held a very strong fascination despite the fervent objection from Western Moslem scholars. The secret spiritual schools (madrasas) that have burgeoned in certain Muslim countries formed the social base of militancy of Muslim fundamentalism. This situation is particularly true in countries like Pakistan where schooling system is in a pathetic situation. These madrasas or centers of Islamic learning receive their sources from countries like Saudi Arabia."

Tags:muslim, fundamentalism, fanatic

Abstract
This paper looks at the United States and speculates about what coalition of states might form which will have sufficient power to oppose America if it elects to become belligerent. Specifically, this paper will argue that the most likely culprits in an anti-American coalition are China and India inasmuch as their combined GDP comes dangerously close to the GDP of America; as well, these nations can draw upon their proximity to Russia - and, thus, anti-American jealousy and resentment in that former Cold War adversary - to enlist that country into battle against America.

From the Paper
"This paper looks at the United States and speculates about what coalition of states might form which will have sufficient power to oppose America if it elects to become belligerent. Specifically, this paper will argue that the most likely culprits in an anti-American coalition are China and India inasmuch as their combined GDP comes dangerously close to the GDP of America; as well, these nations can draw upon their proximity to Russia - and, thus, anti-American jealousy and resentment in that former Cold War adversary - to enlist that country into battle against America. In the..."

Tags:gdp, state, power

Abstract
Developing and implementing policy is often an intricate and lengthy process. However, the difficulties associated with this process increase if the policy is related to a controversial topic, such as gun control. Gun control is a widely debated topic that has both supporters and opponents; therefore, numerous advocacy groups may become involved in the policy process. This essay examines gun control, the advocacy coalition policy model, and the process necessary to develop, implement, and enforce a new gun control policy.

Table of Contents:
Gun Control
Advocacy Coalitions
Policy Making Process
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The criminal justice policy process consists of five main steps, which includes problem identification, agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. Each of these steps has a necessary function; however, the introduction of advocacy coalitions may alter this process. When suggesting or attempting to impose new legislation, it is important to consider the role of advocacy coalitions in the policy making process. Therefore, when developing gun control policies similar to those in England, it may be beneficial to gain the support of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence."

Tags:restrictions, policy model, enforcement legislation england

Abstract
The paper briefly discusses why these alliances could have taken form and discusses why they didn't arise. Due to religion division, reformist coalitions could not be formed in Germany before 1914. In fact, instead of propagating goodness and unity, a German reformist party, SPD, even betrayed the government. The government itself was preparing for war before 1914. Since the reformists' aim was unity, they could not unite to form a coalition or fight the government's plan of war.

Abstract
This paper details why nurses should oppose this act.

From the Paper
"The study of biracial coalitions has usually focused on the ability of a minority populace to coalesce a majority voting bloc through a multi-racial alliance. Almost by definition, the smaller numbers of a minority group require that it organize such an alliance with other constituencies in order to be a competitive force in electoral politics. It is this electoral aspect of biracial coalitions as a party-in-the-electorate that has gained most of the academic attention. However, there is a second aspect of biracial coalition-building that often is ignored in the literature-that is, the actual impact of the biracial coalition as the party-in-government. Once a biracial electoral coalition achieves political power, is it able to achieve its policy objectives?


Thus, this study analyzes the political influence of..."

Abstract
This paper explains that, in the years leading up to the September 11 attacks, the U.S. had a very limited working relationship with Pakistan, especially in the area of stopping the Taliban. The Taliban's roots in Pakistan go back to the Afghan war from which the struggle against the Soviet occupation and battle for power produced an infrastructure for jihadi activism. After 9/11, the U.S. was unable to stop the Taliban and their supporters because the Taliban retreated underground in Pakistan. Furthermore, the paper relates that a new wave of anti-American sentiment has led to increased recruiting and greater strength for the Taliban in Pakistan. The author urges that the West keeps the pressure on Pakistan to make a peaceful transition away from supporting the Taliban and into democracy.

Table of Contents:
The Taliban's Roots in Pakistan
Before September 11
After September 11
Looking Forward

From the Paper
"The Taliban continues to use madrasas as recruiting bases, as they had done before the September 11 attacks. As Maceda writes, thousands of young Pashtun men have been recruited from madrasas since the Taliban was forced out of Kabul and into relative safety in Pakistan in 2001. These men are generally recruited with the promise of high salaries and the lure of jihad. But as Shaikh suggests, the Taliban's structure changed after September 11. Instead of a monolithic leadership, the Taliban is made up of a number of different groups with varying backgrounds and motivations."

Tags:coalition madrasas, jihadi activism, underground musharraf