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...consequences of modifying the act would not only be confined to the eastern shores of the Atlantic. In fact, Canada may experience more significant effects than the United Kingdom itself should the act be amended. Canada, still legally a commonwealth of the United Kingdom, has determined that the Act of Settlement is a part of Canadian constitutional law. Therefore, amending the act would require an amendment to the Canadian constitution as well. Although the vast majority of Canadians feel no allegiance to Britain and believe in republican status for Canada, it has remained a commonwealth because changing its political status...
CORRECTION: A Feb. 7 op-ed, "Britain and Catholicism" incorrectly stated that Canada is a commonwealth of the United Kingdom. On the contrary, it is sovereign and not subject to any British legislative power. However, Canada is a member of both the Commonwealth realm, an organization of 16 sovereign countries that recognize Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch, and the Commonwealth of Nations, an international organization composed of 53 sovereign states, many of which used to be British colonies. Also, the writer mistakenly referenced the "Commonwealth League of Nations." This organization does not exist. The writer intended to reference...
...latest polls indicate that Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are running neck and neck in the Massachusetts primary. Unfortunately for those who are not signed up yet, the Commonwealth does not allow residents simultaneously to register and cast their vote on election day. Seven states have implemented some form of Election Day Registration (EDR), a policy that permits voters to register when they arrive at the polls. A bill that would allow EDR in Massachusetts is currently being considered in the State Senate. The policy is shown to increase voter turnout, especially among young people. In 2004, almost...
...originally liked Edwards’ message,” she said. “Now I’m leaning Hillary, but I’m here to experience.” Outside the event, a lone Ron Paul supporter could be seen holding his sign as crowds approached Commonwealth Hall. —Staff writer Vidya B. Viswanathan can be reached at viswanat@fas.harvard.edu...
...started] and very disorganized expansion,” as the cause of the store’s present woes. “We definitely did not pay the taxes, which was colossally stupid,” he said. Less than ten days after the store was seized by the Commonwealth, the blog had raised over $31,000 from donors around the world, according to Rancatore. “We got a lot of small donations from people who didn’t have a lot of money,” he said. “Sometimes...