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…
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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.
A Primer on School Choice
June 28, 2019
The idea behind school choice is that giving parents more options for where their children attend school will lead to better education outcomes. The last four…
Drawing the Line
June 15, 2019
The practice of “gerrymandering” – drawing congressional districts lines in ways that favor one group of voters by diluting the votes of others – is…
Quiz: Tariffs & Trade
June 15, 2019
Tariffs have been used throughout U.S. history — with mixed results. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on tariffs and trade.
Quiz: 2020 Primary Candidates
May 31, 2019
On June 26-27, 20 presidential hopefuls will take part in the first 2020 Democratic primary debate. How much do you know about the candidates’ policy…
Women in U.S. Politics
May 17, 2019
In 2019, 127 women hold seats in the United States Congress. In the House, 102 out of 435 Representatives are women. In the one hundred member Senate,…
Securing Social Security
May 16, 2019
Social Security was originally designed to serve as a supplement to pensions and personal savings. With the decline of traditional pension plans and lower rates of…
Quiz: FDR’s New Deal
May 15, 2019
Voters are likely to hear more about the Green New Deal in the coming months. How much do you know about the original New Deal…