If anyone was confused as to how we’re sitting at $22 trillion in national debt, the partial shutdown hysterics should have cleared that right up. The non-stop stories lamenting the … READ MORE
Election
Political Rhyming: The 116th and 99th Congresses
Speculation rises, as pundits predict what the 116th Congress will accomplish over the next two years. Some say a divided government means only more more gridlock is on the way. … READ MORE
Lame Duck Congress: An Explainer
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s back to work they go. The midterms are over (well almost) and the parties are fighting out who will be in charge of their … READ MORE
Both Parties are Drawing the Wrong Lessons from the Midterms
The results of last week’s election—in which Democrats gained control of the House and Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate—are already causing tribal partisans to see what they wish … READ MORE
Political Enemies Will Have to Work Together to Save the Republic
This morning, millions of Americans are wondering what the new Congress will be able to accomplish now that Democrats control the House while Republicans control the Senate. The country is … READ MORE
A Look At America’s Future Voter
Since the mid-1800s, Americans have embraced the two party system. Republicans and Democrats battling for political power every two, four, and six years. But before the time of the two … READ MORE
Let’s Make A Deal: Election Edition
Have you ever heard of the Monty Hall problem? The name comes from a famous game show called, “Let’s Make a Deal,” hosted by Monty Hall from 1963 to 1986. … READ MORE