Most political arguments come back to one simple question. Here it is. The Big Story Democrats and Republicans disagree on one big question: how much […]
Why Do Four States Call Themselves Commonwealths?
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Thomas Jefferson
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John Quincy Adams
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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
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Career Growth Is Slowing
If unemployment is low, why does it feel harder to move up? The Big Story The job market looks healthy on paper, with unemployment near […]
Real Quick: Trump Accounts
Government money or benefits are tied to income, employment, or taxes. Trump Accounts are different. According to the website, Trump Accounts jumpstart the American Dream. The accounts […]
Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7%
Mortgage rates just crossed 7% again, and it changes monthly payments fast. The Big Story Mortgage rates climbed back above 7% this week after new […]
Green Card Backlog
For years, America has run two different green card systems at the same time. The Big Story Roughly 783,000 people received permanent residency from inside […]
Iran’s Cyber War Strategy
The next major fight over oil may not start with missiles. It may start with hackers. The Big Story Federal officials are warning that Iran-linked […]
60 Second Rabbit Hole: Why Memorial Day Exists
Welcome to the 60 Second Rabbit Hole…the reason behind the things we do. Memorial Day originally began after the Civil War as a way to […]
Real Quick: Daylight Savings
Twice a year, we change our clocks by one hour. And even though we want the switching to stop, Congress still cannot agree on what […]
Weaponization v. Keepseagle
What happens when our government tries to put a price on unfair treatment? The Big Story The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the proposed Anti-Weaponization […]
Anti-Weaponization Fund
Who decides when government power goes too far? The Big Story The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Anti-Weaponization Fund on Monday. The fund […]


