Who Pays for Elections? »
The news during an election season frequently focuses on the amount of money spent on individual candidates, campaigns, and issues. But what about Read more…
Biden Announces Offshore Windfarm Plan »
If you have taken a road trip across the United States, you may have seen giant wind turbines along the highways. There are Read more…
Trump Announces Another Presidential Campaign »
The 2022 midterm elections just occurred, and already some of the nation’s attention is turning to the 2024 presidential election. On November 15, Read more…
Midterm Election Update »
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Americans went to the polls to choose local political officials and state legislators. Americans voted on laws and Read more…
State Constitutional Changes on the Ballot »
Did you know that some state constitutions still contain language that permits slavery as punishment for convicted criminals? About twenty of them still Read more…
Nevada Agrees on Rules for Hand-Counting Ballots »
In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden won the state of Nevada by 33,000 votes. After the election, some Trump supporters in Nevada Read more…
Alaska’s New Voting System »
Historically, the United States has voted according to the plurality system: each voter votes for one candidate, and the candidate with the most Read more…
Moving the United States “Forward” »
Since 1796, most American voters have cast their ballots for either a Republican or Democrat. On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, some former Republican Read more…
Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments »
The U.S. Federal Reserve System, or the Fed, is the country’s central banking system. It was created by Congress in 1913. The Fed Read more…
Battles Over Legislative Maps May Delay Elections »
Every ten years after the U.S. Census is completed, states may need to change their political district maps to reflect population shifts. Each Read more…