Politics is the art and science concerned with government. It involves the activities associated with forming, directing and administering an area or political unit, and conducting relations with other political leaders. Political science usually refers to the analysis behind government and administration, political philosophy deals with the theory and ideology behind it, and politics often denotes the implementation of it. The disciplines of political science and jurisprudence are often entwined, as politics and governance naturally beget laws.
The history of politics parallels the history of civilization, as humans have had overseers since nomadic tribes developed. While several political treatises were written across ancient empires, Plato's "The Republic" is generally seen as the work that spurred the creation of political theory. Many political models and ideologies have emerged and been implemented since the time of Plato. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Voters approved a ballot measure to tax wealthy tech giants and double the funding to combat the crisis.
The war on plastic is heating up
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We're getting serious across the globe about reducing the use of plastic bags, utensils and containers.
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It's now illegal for mapmakers to put the Shetland Islands in a box.
Why the little dusky gopher frog matters
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Case before the Supreme Court could influence how the Endangered Species Act is used in the future.
Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did?
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The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.
Gala topples Red Delicious in apple standings
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How a not-so-delicious apple has fallen from grace.
Limiting suburban sprawl can ease the devastation of wildfires
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In California, subdivisions and wilderness once again prove to be a ruinous mix.
Is nostalgia stealing our kids' future?
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Sure we were eating spam and dad had Black Lung Disease but we were happy.
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Genetically-modified crops and neonicotinoid pesticides will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
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Farmers face an uncertain future, even though they grow 80 percent of the world's crop.
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July 29, 2018, 12 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The law is popular with voters, so why do politicians seem to hate it?
How would a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico affect wildlife?
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Fisherman jumps on a thrashing whale's back to save its life
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