“No Taxation Without Representation” was a slogan used by American colonists who felt they were being taxed without proper representation in Parliament. This became a central cause of the American Revolution. The phrase has been used for other applications, including campaigns for voting rights and against government overtaxation. When America was still a colony under […]
Virtual representation is the use of representatives from other localities to legislate for a particular region’s constituency. It has been used throughout history to exert control over populations, often leading to abuse of power and rebellion. Examples include the American Revolution, Latin America under Spanish rule, and the Soviet Union. Today, the United States faces […]
Nevada’s legislature is the first to accurately reflect the gender demographics of the state, with a female majority in both upper and lower houses. However, women still only make up 28% of state legislators overall, with some states having as little as 15% female representation. Only nine states have female governors, and the first women […]
Nevada’s bicameral legislature has more women than men, but only 28% of state legislators in the US are women. Colorado’s lower house also has a female majority. Only nine states have female governors. The first women were elected to a state legislature in Colorado in 1894. Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman to serve […]
Proportional representation is a democratic system that accurately reflects the political leanings of the population. It can work in different ways, including party list, open party list, closed party list, and preferential voting. It allows minority parties to have a say and encourages coalition governments. However, it can also magnify fringe issues and create factionalism. […]
Unions in the US have a duty of fair representation to all employees, including non-union members. The National Labor Relations Act enforces this duty, requiring unions to treat all complaints equally and investigate reasonably. Union stewards are the first line of defense, but employees can sue if they feel unfairly represented. Unions also have other […]
Pro by representation, or representing oneself in a lawsuit, can save money and allow for personal interest in the case, but may be difficult due to complex laws and misunderstanding of the court’s duty. Divorce cases may be suitable for self-representation if both parties can work together. Careful consideration of the case is important before […]
Tax representation is when an individual represents a company in specific transactions in regions or countries of the world, commonly related to importing into the European Union to avoid certain types of taxes. There are two types of tax representation for EU transactions: Limited Fiscal Representation (LFR) and general fiscal representation (TFG). Companies operating in […]
