Alison O'Leary
Best States Ranked: Economy, Health, Education, and Quality of Life [2025]
The question "What is the best state?" sparks endless American debates. The truth is that the best state…
How NEPA Environmental Reviews Shape Federal Projects in Your Community
The National Environmental Policy Act may sound like bureaucratic jargon, but this 50+ year-old law gives ordinary Americans…
Can the Courts Stop President Trump’s Tariffs?
The U.S. Constitution grants the legislative branch of government the primary power to regulate foreign commerce and raise…
Why the Federal Reserve Must Remain Independent
The Federal Reserve is America's central bank, created by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a…
Why Are Prices Rising? Understanding America’s Inflation Problem [2025]
Rising prices have dominated economic headlines and household budgets in recent years. After decades of relatively stable costs,…
U.S. Warships Off Venezuela: Counter-Narcotics Mission or Gunboat Diplomacy?
A significant concentration of U.S. naval power has assembled in the Southern Caribbean, sparking international debate and escalating…
Can the US Government Own American Companies?
The American economy runs on private enterprise, but under specific circumstances, the federal government can and does seize…
Your Right to a Fair Trial: How Federal Courts Work
When Americans think of their rights, they often turn to the Bill of Rights—freedom of speech, religion, and…
How Marbury v. Madison Created Judicial Review
The Supreme Court's most important power doesn't appear in the Constitution. Judicial review—the authority to strike down laws…
America’s Voting Wars: How States Are Reshaping Access to the Ballot Box
The 2020 United States general election was conducted amid a global pandemic. In an effort to protect public…
America’s Religious Decline Creates New Battleground
The United States is experiencing a religious transformation that is reshaping American politics. For the first time in…
Why Independent Voters Are America’s Largest Political Group
A paradox defines American politics today: while a record number of citizens identify as politically independent, the nation's…
Washington Races to Regulate AI as Technology Outpaces Policy
Artificial intelligence is a defining technology of our era. It rapid advancement presents Washington with a monumental challenge:…
The Shrinking Middle Class: Government Data Reveals Five Decades of Economic Squeeze
The American middle class represents a promise of economic opportunity and comfortable life in exchange for hard work.…
The Side Hustle Economy: Government’s Role in America’s New Work Reality
The "side hustle" has evolved from a niche activity into a defining feature of the modern American economy.…