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The Economic Case for Immigration: What the Data Shows About America’s Workforce
Drawing upon the most recent data from the Congressional Budget Office, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American Immigration Council, and various economic research institutes, this analysis provides a rigorous,…
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Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. for $82 Billion. Here’s Why Regulators Might Block It
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REAL ID Enforcement: What Changed in 2025 and the New $45 TSA Fee
For nearly two decades, the implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005 has loomed on the horizon: a legislative…
Everything Feels Expensive: What That Means for American Politics
For the American electorate, the price of existence has become a proxy for governance. If the rent is too high,…
Your Health & Safety
RFK Jr.’s Plans to Change Childhood Vaccines
The United States is undergoing significant changes in public health policy under the Trump administration. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
The Role of Teacher Unions in America
Teacher unions occupy a unique space in American public policy. They function as both professional associations advocating for teaching standards…
FDA Testing and Safety of Wegovy and Zepbound
Wegovy and Zepbound have changed how doctors treat obesity. These drugs produce weight loss that rivals surgery: semaglutide delivers an…
Your Voice & Rights
How States Can Now Redraw Political Maps with Approval from the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled on the Texas redistricting case in December 2025. The decision allows states to redraw congressional maps…
Why Did Trump Rename the Gulf of Mexico? Is the New Name Official?
Hours after his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14172 directing the U.S. government to rename the Gulf…
How You Can See Your Congressperson’s Stock Trades
You can see what stocks your representatives buy and sell but it's not as simple as it should be. The…
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Why Your Utility Bills Are Rising in 2025
American households are paying more for electricity, natural gas, and water than ever before. As of November 2025, utility bills…
Why the U.S. Has an Asylum System and Why Trump Is Trying to End It
The United States asylum system is one of the most complex, contentious, and critical components of the nation's immigration framework.…
US Asylum Policy: How America Compares to Other Countries
For the moment, the United States has fundamentally changed its asylum system. For decades, the US maintained an asylum framework…
The Proposed 2025 Ukraine Peace Deal: How NATO’s Security Architecture Is Being Rewritten
The geopolitical map of Europe is being redrawn. Not by the shifting frontlines of the Donbas, but by the pen…
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USPS Package Size Limits (2025 Guide)
Whether you're shipping products nationwide as a small business owner or sending gifts to loved ones, choosing the right packaging and mailing option can save you time, money, and stress.…
Understanding Your Passport Costs: A Clear Guide to Fees
Getting a U.S. passport is your ticket to international travel, but understanding the associated costs…
Understanding the Social Security Earnings Limit
You can receive Social Security retirement or survivor benefits while still employed. However, if you…
USPS Media Mail Rules and Restrictions
Media Mail is an economy shipping service provided by the USPS specifically for sending media…
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: Understanding Your Rights Under the FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the cornerstone of federal wage and hour law…
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Step-by-Step Guide for Applying for Social Security Benefits
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What the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Does
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a cabinet-level agency of the federal government responsible for developing and executing policies…
Can You Mail That? Your Guide to the USPS Prohibited Items List (2025)
Preparing a package to send to a loved one or customer requires knowing what you can legally mail. Understanding USPS…
National Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Recognizing Excellence in Education
Please note that this article describes a program that was canceled in September 2025. We preserve the article as a…
About Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds represent a significant federal initiative designed to address the profound impact…
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