Articles written by Nannette Croce

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What Is Plagiarism and How Not to Commit It
Plagiarism, particularly online plagiarism, is easy to commit inadvertently and is a charge both students and professionals must avoid at all cost.
May 16, 2010 - Nannette Croce
How to Write How-to and Other Articles for Content Sites
With print markets drying up, more freelancers are trying to earn money from content sites. Tips can help writers turn work out faster and more efficiently.
May 1, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Democracy for America: Progressive Force within Democratic Party
What began as Howard Dean's campaign committee is now working to push the Democratic Party toward more progressive candidates and legislation.
Apr 25, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Poll Shows Toomey Beating Specter, Sestak in PA Senate Race
Conservative Republican Pat Toomey has gained a big lead over both Democratic Primary challengers Arlen Specter and Joe Sestak in PA.
Apr 16, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Is Life Without Parole for Juveniles Cruel & Unusual Punishment?
A case pending before the US Supreme Court will determine whether states can continue to sentence juveniles to a life sentence with no chance for parole.
Apr 10, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Healthcare Reform Challenge by 13 States
The very day President Barack Obama signed the healthcare reform bill into law, Attorneys General from 13 states decided to sue, claiming the mandate is unconstitutional.
Apr 1, 2010 - Nannette Croce
New Healthcare Legislation and Young Adults
Adults age 19 to 24 are the most likely to be uninsured. The new healthcare plan provides options for this group, but some comparison shopping is still required.
Mar 23, 2010 - Nannette Croce
The Culinary Herb Garden
Herb gardeners can save money and add flavor to dishes all year long by drying and storing fresh herbs from the garden.
Feb 28, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Federal Income Tax Filing Simplified
Whether paying a preparer, using tax software, or going solo,all taxpayers benefit from accurate record keeping and knowing where to find help.
Feb 17, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Short Fiction Podcasting
Many online journals now offer short stories as downloads for the iPod or MP3 player. However not all stories work well as spoken word.
Feb 9, 2010 - Nannette Croce
The Washington Redskins vs Harjo et. al.
Pro-Football, Inc, claims "Redskins" honors a Native American head coach. Plaintiffs say it refers to Indian scalps collected for bounty.
Feb 1, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Healthcare Terminology
HMO vs. PPO. Coinsurance vs. Copay. What does it all mean when comparing healthcare coverage plans and costs?
Jan 24, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Getting Organized to Work From Home
A disorganized desk or office can turn the dream of working from home into a nightmare. Follow these tips for organizing paperwork, desks, and personal life.
Jan 19, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Online Fiction & Poetry Submissions
Many literary journals now use online submission systems. While convenient, submissions can end up lost in cyberspace or appear as unreadable hieroglyphics.
Jan 14, 2010 - Nannette Croce
Doctrine of Discovery: History
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called for Pope Benedict XVI to revoke the 15th century papal bulls collectively known as the Doctrine of Discovery.
Jun 19, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Indian Reorganization Act
Indian Reorganization Act I covered the background and provisions of the Act. This article covers its enactment and the short and long-term effects.
Jun 12, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Aboriginal Massacres
Tyson Yunkaporta, Aboriginal Rights, examines common themes between Australian and American Aboriginal massacres
Jun 7, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Indian Trust Case: the Missing Records
The two sides of Cobell v.Kempthorne
Jun 3, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Cobell Case: A History
It's been Cobell v. Babbitt, Cobell v. Norton, and Cobell v. Kempthorne, after each new Secretary of the Interior. In the US, it's the biggest case no one talks about
May 29, 2006 - Nannette Croce
The Dawes Act
Also known as the General Allotment Act, the purpose of The Dawes Act, passed by the US Congress in 1887, was to break up reservations into individual allotments.
May 14, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Canadian Residential Schools
A legacy of physical and sexual abuse of Aboriginal students in religious-run residential schools has come to light in recent court cases.
Apr 24, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Battle of the Rosebud: Who Fought There?
. . . like bees swarming out of a hive
Apr 20, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Social Problems Across the Border
Drug Trafficking and other challenges for Aboriginal nations divided by the US-Canadian border.
Apr 5, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Kennewick on TIME Cover
Kennewick Man made the March 13, 2006 cover of TIME. How fairly did they represent the Native American perspective on the controversy?
Mar 15, 2006 - Nannette Croce
Marshall Trilogy: Basis for American Indian Law
Chief Justice John Marshall served as the third Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835. The field of US Constitutional Law still bears th
Mar 8, 2006 - Nannette Croce
The New World/Pocahontas
The New World or Disney's Pocahontas: Which One Got It Right?
Feb 28, 2006 - Nannette Croce