Is Climate Change Becoming a Bi-Partisan Issue? »
In American politics, the two major parties–Republican and Democrat–have been historically divided along clear ideological lines. They include taxes, immigration, healthcare, energy, education, Read more…
Everybody Matters: The State of the Union 2015 »
President Obama gave his State of the Union address, the annual speech where the president addresses Congress and the nation. It was a series of White House proposals for how he would like to guide the government's priorities for the next two years of his executive term.
Read more...New Congress, Familiar Challenges »
The arrival of the new year brings both hope of progress and frustration in accomplishing goals. Our government is no different. January 6 Read more…
Voter ID Laws: Combating Fraud or Suppressing Voters? »
In September, btw brought you news of a court battle raging in Texas over a “voter ID” law. While these Read more…
2014 Midterm Election Results »
The fight for the control of state governor races was also a point of focus in yesterday’s election. Governor control switched parties in Read more…
Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »
Lame Duck Tradition
President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…
A Review of the Vice Presidential Debate »
Closing Statements Vice President Biden said that the Obama administration entered the White House in a [terrible economic] situation. Biden said they have Read more…