Politicians Chase the Youth Vote »
Have you ever participated in Kids Voting, or any other voting simulation? Do you know who you would have voted for in Read more…
The CFPB Comes Under Fire »
Imagine this: Your family is receiving harassing phone calls from a collection agency, demanding that you pay an overdue medical bill which you Read more…
California Republican Ousted After Climate Change Vote »
Bipartisanship–Republicans and Democrats working together to solve problems–is a good thing, right? Not if you’re Representative Chad Mayes of California. Mayes, the former Read more…
States Face Redistricting Battles »
Have you ever heard the term “gerrymandering”? What does it mean? Basically, each state is divided into legislative districts. Each district sends a Read more…
The Right to Robocall? »
Your phone didn’t ring. But you have a voicemail from a telemarketer. How did that happen? And is this “ringless voicemail” even legal? Read more…
Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor »
The saga over health care continued last week, as the Senate voted no on the latest Republican repeal effort late last Thursday night. Read more…
Latest Developments in the Trump, Jr. Meeting »
Last week, btw took a quick look at the developing questions surrounding Donald Trump Jr. and a meeting that he had with Russian Read more…
Illinois Overcomes Budget Stalemate »
Last Thursday, the state of Illinois passed its budget. Why is this a newsworthy event? Because Illinois hasn’t passed a budget in two Read more…
New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau »
John Thompson, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau, is retiring from his post. Ron Jarmin will take his place as acting director until Read more…
What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »
On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…