Quiz: Voting
November 8, 2019
Does anyone actually vote in runoff elections? What pushes people to the polls? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Learn
Wherever you are, we'll meet you there.
Does it seem like the system is built for insiders? We know the feeling, and we’re here to help you on your path to more active citizenship, from Town Council to Congress. That’s why we created Genius Guides – built-for-anyone roadmaps to understanding our government and what citizens can do to make a difference. Dig into the issues you care about, learn who has the power to change things, and get the tools you need to use your voice effectively. Plus, take a quiz and check out our blog anytime you need a civic pick-me-up.
Filter by Category
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.
Universal Child Care: Crucial Benefit or a Fiscal Boondoggle?
October 27, 2019
For many American parents, the cost of child care is a constant struggle. Is universal child care the right solution for families? Child care in…
Quiz: Child Care
October 27, 2019
Has universal child care ever been tried in the U.S.? How much do day care workers make? Take the quiz to test your knowledge about…
Translation, Please: Impeachment
October 20, 2019
Talk of impeachment is everywhere. But when is it called for, and how does it work? “The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of…
The Gig Economy
October 11, 2019
A new law in California will make it far more difficult for companies to classify workers as contractors rather than employees. Will the rest of…
Quiz: Freelance Nation
October 11, 2019
How many gig workers are there and what kinds of jobs are they doing? Test your knowledge about a trend that’s reshaping the American workforce.
Quiz: Medicare
October 6, 2019
Does Medicare cover anyone under the age of 65? What does Medicare cover, and what is excluded? Test your knowledge about Medicare.
The Social Safety Net: Keeping Families Afloat
September 28, 2019
Especially during economic downturns, Americans who never expected to need help turn to social safety net programs like food stamps and unemployment insurance. Updated on…