European Union lobbying
The first step towards specialized regulation of lobbying in the European Union was a Written Question tabled by Alman Metten, in 1989.... Read More
What is Lobbying
Lobbying, persuasion, or interest representation is the act of attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of officials, most often legislators... Read More
Blazing Star
The Blazing Star, which is not, however, to be confounded with the Five-Pointed Star, is one of the most important symbols of... Read More
The Origin Of The Four Tassels
These are seen in the four corners of the indented border of the lodge carpet. We are told they represent the four... Read More
Operative Masonry
WM and brethren this talk has been condensed to almost a bare outline and omits a lot of detail, but there is... Read More
Masonic Abbreviations
Abbreviations of technical terms or of official titles are of very extensive use in Freemasonry. They were, however, but rarely employed in... Read More
Freemasonry has been subjected to witch-hunts
For at least two hundred years, Freemasonry has been subjected to witch-hunts. Conspiracy theories abound in which Freemasons manipulate whole governments, incite... Read More
The Anti-Masonic Movement
The Anti-Masonic Party, also known as the Anti-Masonic Movement, was the first third party in the United States. It strongly opposed Freemasonry... Read More
The Lecture of the First Degree of Freemasonry
Introductory Address BRETHREN, Masonry; according to the general acceptation of the term, is an Art founded on the principles of Geometry, and... Read More
Brother, Franklin D. Roosevelt
“They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.” — President, and Brother, Franklin... Read More