Trump versus Bannon
President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
9 Jan
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump versus Bannon »

A new book about the presidency due out next week has caused a very public and explosive rift between Donald Trump and his Read more…

Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat
Credit: David Planchet
20 Dec
2017
Written by David Martin

Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat »

Last Tuesday, Democrat Doug Jones won a special election in Alabama to become the state’s next senator. The race has dominated national news Read more…

Whistleblower Reveals New Evidence in Russia Case
Russia is back in the news again. How will affect the Trump administration?
13 Dec
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Whistleblower Reveals New Evidence in Russia Case »

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The federal investigation into ties between the Trump administration and Russia has taken a new turn, thanks to a whistleblower who has revealed Read more…

More White House Changes?
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4 Dec
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

More White House Changes? »

In the latest shake-up in the Trump administration, there is speculation that the president may be planning a major leadership change in the Read more…

Impeachment Articles Against President Trump?
The Capitol Building Rotunda at Night in Washington, DC
19 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Impeachment Articles Against President Trump? »

Last Wednesday, Al Green, a Democratic representative from Texas, released articles of impeachment against President Trump. Impeachment means that Congress brings formal charges Read more…

New Justice Department Memo Threatens Transgendered Rights
11 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Justice Department Memo Threatens Transgendered Rights »

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Because of a new memo from the U.S. Justice Department, transgendered people will no longer be legally protected from workplace discrimination. Here, btw Read more…

Politicians Chase the Youth Vote
20 Sep
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

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
What is the state of consumer finance protections in the new president's administration?
6 Sep
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

The CFPB Comes Under Fire »

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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
What is the state of the Republican Party in California?
30 Aug
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

California Republican Ousted After Climate Change Vote »

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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
Voting Sign Outside a Polling Place
24 Aug
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

States Face Redistricting Battles »

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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…