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What's Next for the Green New Deal?
The U.S. Senate voted to quash the non-binding resolution without ever talking about it. But that doesn't mean it's dead in the water.
Bridging the Chasm: Emory Class Delves Into America's Right-wing History
Emory historian and author Joseph Crespino's course aims to examine the history of right-wing ideology in the U.S. while at the same time teaching his students objectivity and empathy.
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
A handful of other countries have electoral colleges, but they're very different in function and purpose from the one that decides U.S. presidential elections.
Is a Border Wall Really Grounds for a National Emergency?
President Trump has threatened to use emergency powers to build a border wall without Congressional approval.
Quiz: Can a U.S. President Do That?
If you follow politics long enough, there'll be headlines that make you wonder if a U.S. president can really do that thing you just read about. Take our quiz to learn what's within a president's rights.
Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue
Encryption grants your data privacy, while locking out others, including law enforcement. Could encryption ever stay strong and grant law enforcement access?
The Ripple Effect of the U.S. Government Shutdown
When the federal government shuts down, U.S. government employees aren't the only ones affected. There's a pronounced chain of events that happen the longer the fed is closed.
5 Things to Expect if the Government Shuts Down
Congress is at odds over the federal budget, and a deadline is looming. If they can't agree, the government could shut down. We'll tell you what to expect if it does.
How a U.S. Vice Presidential Vacancy Is Filled
If the U.S. vice president must step up and become president, who becomes vice president?
Is It OK for Nondisabled People to Use the Big Bathroom Stall?
Among the line of cramped toilet stalls, there's usually a larger one reserved for people with disabilities. But if no one seems to need it, is it OK to borrow it?
Uncle Sam: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
He wants YOU, but who the heck was he?
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
Is sending federal troops to the U.S.-Mexico border even legal? As it turns out, a U.S. law called the Posse Comitatus Act has something to say about it.
Private Firefighters Have Been Dousing Flames for Decades
The 2018 California wildfires have called attention to the private firefighting industry. Can anyone hire a private, personal firefighting team?
Quiz: What Do You Know About U.S. Midterm Elections?
Halfway through every presidential term, the United States holds its midterm elections. The results can reshape the country's political map. Test your knowledge of midterms with this quiz.
What Does It Really Mean to be a 'Nationalist'?
President Donald Trump proudly declared he is a 'nationalist,' much to the chagrin of many Americans. Still others support his comment. So what exactly does it mean?
10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg may be tiny, but she's left a huge mark on the U.S. judicial system in the 25 years since being appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton, more than earning her nickname the "Notorious RBG."
Navigating the Nightmare of a Natural Disaster
Your home's totaled. You have no cash. No supplies. And nowhere to go. Now what?
Taxpayer-funded Pension and Perks of Former U.S. Officials
Former U.S. presidents draw a hefty pension for life, but what about members of Congress? You might be surprised to know where your tax dollars are going to fund their retirement.
Birth Tourism: A Controversial Road to Citizenship
It's also known as "maternity tourism," and defined as travel to the U.S. for the purpose of having a child on American soil.
How Midterm Elections Work
Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
The Ugly History of Supreme Court Nominee Showdowns
Brett Kavanaugh's nomination certainly isn't the worst the U.S. has seen. Anybody remember Harriet Miers?
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
FEMA Will Be Sending Americans with Cell Phones 'Presidential Alert' on Oct. 3
Unlike other emergency alerts, you can't opt out of this one.
Lyft Will Help You Get to the Polls This November
Now you have no excuse not to vote in the midterms.
Homeless Americans Can Vote, But It Isn’t Easy
Federal law doesn't require Americans to have a fixed address in order to vote, but state and local laws often pile on additional restrictions that make it hard for the homeless to cast a ballot.
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