Many of the most contentious Democratic primaries for House seats this past election cycle shared something in common: outside money, in the millions of dollars, from pro-Israel advocacy groups. The creation of an affiliated Super PAC by the American...
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Many of the most contentious Democratic primaries for House seats this past election cycle shared something in common: outside money, in the millions of dollars, from pro-Israel advocacy groups. The creation of an affiliated Super PAC by the American...
Twice a year, over 300 million Americans in 48 states wind their clocks one hour forward in the spring and then backward in the fall, in observance of daylight-saving time (DST). But both the origins of and rationale for DST are widely misunderstood....
Twice a year, over 300 million Americans in 48 states wind their clocks one hour forward in the spring and then backward in the fall, in observance of daylight-saving time (DST). But both the origins of and rationale for DST are widely misunderstood....
If you own a smartphone (or a tractor), you are most likely limited to just one option when it comes to repairs. In recent years, industry giants such as Apple and John Deere have caught flack for creating closed-off ecosystems that force device owne...
If you own a smartphone (or a tractor), you are most likely limited to just one option when it comes to repairs. In recent years, industry giants such as Apple and John Deere have caught flack for creating closed-off ecosystems that force device owne...
In 2017, the U.S. birth rate sunk to the lowest percentage in 30 years, prompting concern from labor economists and other groups. This drop can be explained by better family planning, as more and more potential parents have come to accept an undeniab...
In 2017, the U.S. birth rate sunk to the lowest percentage in 30 years, prompting concern from labor economists and other groups. This drop can be explained by better family planning, as more and more potential parents have come to accept an undeniab...
Lobbying is loosely defined by each state as “an attempt to influence government action,” and in the eyes of many, the industry is highly untrustworthy. In a 2011 Gallup poll, 71 percent of Americans said they believed lobbyists have too much pow...
Lobbying is loosely defined by each state as “an attempt to influence government action,” and in the eyes of many, the industry is highly untrustworthy. In a 2011 Gallup poll, 71 percent of Americans said they believed lobbyists have too much pow...
Outcome-Based Education. No Child Left Behind. Race to the Top. These ambitious government programs aim at making students better at completing tests, holding teachers accountable for classroom performance and (hopefully) producing better educated ci...
Outcome-Based Education. No Child Left Behind. Race to the Top. These ambitious government programs aim at making students better at completing tests, holding teachers accountable for classroom performance and (hopefully) producing better educated ci...