Quiz: Philanthropy
December 6, 2019
What is the largest source of charitable giving in the U.S.? How many Americans volunteer today? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
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Giving Season: Make a Difference
December 6, 2019
Research shows that Americans are among the most generous – if not the most generous – people in the world. Here’s how to make a real…
Running for Office: You Can Do It!
December 1, 2019
Whether it’s town council or Congress, ordinary people across the country are running for office – and winning. Why not you? Even to a committed…
Quiz: Getting Elected
December 1, 2019
What’s notable about the 116th Congress? Which region recently had hundreds of people clamoring for elected office? Test your knowledge about getting elected in the…
Quiz: Civil Discourse
November 24, 2019
Are you equipped to have conversations this holiday season that are both productive and respectful? Test your knowledge to find out.
Quiz: Congress: Rules, Customs, and History
November 17, 2019
How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster? What is the Hastert Rule? Test your knowledge with our quiz.
Both Sides Now: Ranked Choice Voting
November 8, 2019
Advocates for ranked choice voting say it will elect candidates who truly reflect the will of the people. Are they right? Earlier this week, voters…
Quiz: Voting
November 8, 2019
Does anyone actually vote in runoff elections? What pushes people to the polls? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Quiz: Vaccinations
November 2, 2019
How important are vaccines? Where does the U.S. stand compared to the rest of the world? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.