Quiz: Refugees and Asylum Seekers
August 17, 2019
People around the world flee to the U.S. and other countries to escape persecution, poverty, and violence. How much do you know about refugees and…
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Translation, Please: Refugees and Asylum
August 17, 2019
Over the past decade, the number of people applying for asylum in the U.S. has skyrocketed, driven by people fleeing Central America. What exactly does…
Both Sides Now: The Fight for $15
August 6, 2019
A recent report found that doubling the minimum wage would help some workers while hurting others. Should we raise the minimum wage? And if so, how…
Quiz: Minimum Wage
August 5, 2019
The minimum wage varies by state, with huge hourly differences across the country. How much do you know about the minimum wage?
School Choice Part 3: School Vouchers
July 26, 2019
School vouchers allow parents to use public funding toward their child’s tuition at a private school of their choice. Vouchers are currently offered in fourteen…
Quiz: Women’s Rights
July 26, 2019
Next year, America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. How much do you know about the…
Quiz: American Democracy
July 12, 2019
A government of the people, by the people, for the people – how much do you know about our form of democracy and its origins?
School Choice Part 2: Charter Schools
July 12, 2019
For nearly three decades, charter schools have been at the center of the national debate on public education as the fastest growing form of school…
Quiz: Independence Day Trivia
June 28, 2019
Before the fireworks go off this Fourth of July, take our quiz to find out how much you really know about America’s Independence Day.