Welcome to the Inaugural QuizCap. Test your knowledge on all the important (though often under-covered) events that happened in Washington this week. It's the quiz DC doesn't want you to … READ MORE
Archives for June 2018
America, The Sinking Ship
Perhaps the most famous quote from Benjamin Franklin is his quote on personal finance. “Beware of little expenses; a small leak can sink a great ship.” The United States is … READ MORE
Heritage Areas: Undermining Our Future Because “Oooohhhh Pretty”
As this completely uneventful week comes to a close with absolutely nothing of significance occurring, it’s important to look back and take stock of what we may have missed. While … READ MORE
Immigration Fiasco Shows Careerism is the Enemy of Compromise
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. The debate about immigration is an open wound in … READ MORE
Space Force! Hilarious, Expensive, Necessary?
President Trump’s recent ambition to create a “space force” has been met with laughter and optimism. It also raises important questions like “why is a space force necessary?” and “how … READ MORE
Harnessing Your Inner Creative Genius
Creativity is an interesting and sometimes extremely abstract concept. It’s a skill that a lot of us don’t think we have or will ever be “good” at. We all know … READ MORE
Losers of Trade Wars and Congress’s Fight Over Trade Authority
The recent G7 summit was memorable for a lot of headline-grabbing quotations, but the most notable event was President Trump’s feud with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Taking to Twitter, … READ MORE
NEA Funding and the Senate’s Glass Case of Emotion
If there’s one thing you can always count on when it comes to government, it’s Congress doing the wrong thing all the time even when attempting to do the right … READ MORE