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…
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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…
Quiz: Anti-Poverty Programs
September 28, 2019
How many Americans live below the poverty line? What is an entitlement program? Test your knowledge about the social safety net.
Quiz: Treaties & Accords
September 21, 2019
How does the U.S. enter agreements with other nations? Is there a treaty among nations for their use of outer space? Test your knowledge about…