Ten Years After: The Long Shadow of 2008
September 21, 2018
Ten years ago in September, the U.S. financial system delivered a shock felt round the world. In the U.S. alone, an estimated nine million homeowners…
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Well Grounded: Rochester Residents Find Common Ground on Spending and Taxes
September 21, 2018
On September 15, 2018, dozens of Rochesterians came together for an innovative “policymaking simulation” to show elected officials and candidates that there is common ground…
Quiz: Impeachment
August 31, 2018
Recent polls show measurable sentiment for impeachment proceedings against President Trump. We take no position on the issue, but feel that public discussions about impeachment…
Come Together: Election Security
August 31, 2018
Few things are as fundamental to democratic values as free and fair elections. That’s why anyone, of any political persuasion, should be concerned that our…
Quiz: Common Core
August 18, 2018
Common Core standards adopted in many states set knowledge and learning goals for students. How much do you know about the Common Core? Take the…
Both Sides Now: Electoral Reform
August 3, 2018
American voters have become increasingly frustrated with the polarized state of our politics, and many believe that our winner-take-all voting system is at least partially…
Quiz: Foreign Policy
August 3, 2018
From tariffs to treaties to terrorism, America’s role in the world is rapidly evolving under the current administration. How much do you know about American…
Come Together: Crossing the Aisle for the Common Good
August 3, 2018
In March 2018, the Trump administration announced its intent to impose a ten percent tariff on imported aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on imported…
Quiz: The Supreme Court
July 13, 2018
On July 9, 2018, President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to be the 114th justice to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. What do…