Quiz: Paying for Health Care
January 19, 2020
Most hospitals can tell you what it costs to park your car, but how many can tell you the cost of an EKG? Take the…
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Medical Cost Transparency
January 19, 2020
Reading a hospital bill is like trying to decipher the Rosetta Stone. Policymakers are working to make health care price data more transparent to patients. …
Quiz: Religion in America
January 7, 2020
What’s the religious make-up of Congress? Do Corporations have religious rights? Take the quiz to find out.
Alcohol Taxes: A Sober Reflection
January 4, 2020
Congress hasn’t raised federal taxes on alcohol since the early 1990s, one reason why beer, wine, and spirits are so cheap in the U.S. Would…
Quiz: Drinking in America
January 3, 2020
How many Americans drink alcohol? How many drinks do health experts say a person can safely have each week? Take our quiz to find out.
Quiz: Seeking Shelter
December 21, 2019
Which parts of the country struggle the most with homelessness? Do rising housing costs contribute to people losing a place to live? Take our quiz…
Homelessness: The Housing First Model
December 21, 2019
While homelessness is a year-round crisis in the U.S., it becomes especially visible during the cold winter months. This holiday giving season, we look at…
Quiz: Local Activism
December 14, 2019
Which city dramatically reduced its homeless population? What company is striking novel partnerships with local police departments? Take the quiz to find out.
Laboratories of Democracy: States & Cities
December 14, 2019
All eyes may be on Washington, D.C., but states and cities are testing out policies and programs that could prove successful across the country. Updated…