Local News: Democracy Depends on It
March 15, 2020
The internet upended the business model for media, and local newspapers have suffered some of the worst losses. But local newspapers are critical to our…
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American Leadership: Chaos or Community?
March 8, 2020
Trade and treaties face severe criticism from across the political spectrum. This essay examines a different point of view. We live in a globalized world,…
Quiz: Trade and Diplomacy
March 8, 2020
How many Americans support NATO? Do they see free trade as an economic boon or a job killer? Take the quiz to find out.
Quiz: Voting With Confidence
March 1, 2020
How easy is it to crack a voting machine? Which city is piloting mobile phone voting? Take the quiz to find out.
Election Security: Every Vote Counts
March 1, 2020
The 2016 election catapulted ballot security into the spotlight. Four years later, experts say our voting machines are still old and vulnerable to hackers. Now…
Quiz: Civic & Social Life
February 23, 2020
How many Americans say they have meaningful in-person interactions every day? High school civics classes are great, but what’s even better? Take the quiz to…
Together Alone: An Epidemic of Loneliness
February 23, 2020
For decades, the traditional ties that bind Americans together have been growing weaker. This trend appears to be making our people and politics less healthy. …
Citizen Panel Event with Rep. Tom Malinowski in NJ-7
February 19, 2020
Residents of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District are invited to participate in an online policymaking simulation about government reform (including campaign financing and redistricting), and…
Quiz: Primary Elections
February 16, 2020
What’s a “sore loser” law? How many people actually vote in primaries? Take the quiz to find out.