Deborah Rod
How Government Supports the Commercial Space Industry
What was once the exclusive domain of national governments has transformed into a dynamic ecosystem of public-private partnership.…
How Government Promotes US Tourism
Every time a foreign visitor snaps a photo at the Grand Canyon or a family from Ohio checks…
The History of Juneteenth: From Freedom Delayed to National Holiday
Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the…
Is It Good to Have a Government Budget Surplus?
When a household brings in more money than it spends, the result is savings, a sign of good…
Free Trade Agreements: Pros and Cons for America
What Are Free Trade Agreements? Free trade agreements shape how nations buy and sell from each other. These…
The History of U.S. Federal Funding for Academic Research
The partnership between the federal government and American universities is one of the most transformative policy decisions of…
Debate: America’s Abortion Rights Policies
The Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization didn't settle America's abortion debate. After…
Debate: American Foreign Aid
Americans fight about foreign aid like few other government programs. The debate is passionate, ideological, and built on…
Debate: Pros and Cons for Trump’s Travel Bans
Presidential travel bans represent one of the most controversial tools in American government. With a stroke of a…
Debate: Pros and Cons for Military Intervention in Iran
In June 2025, Israel and the United States launched devastating military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. The attacks…
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide: Expert Tips to Help Save Your Life
Note: This guide incorporates the latest disaster statistics available through mid-2025. The federal billion-dollar disaster tracking program was…
Your ADHD Rights: A Guide to Federal Laws and Protections
If you have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD), you've probably dealt with people who don't take it seriously. Maybe a boss…
Your Guide to Government Press Releases and Press Briefings
The U.S. government talks to the public in many ways, but two stand out: press releases and press…
Your Right to Watch Government at Work: Open Meetings vs. Executive Sessions
Every decision your local school board makes about your child's education happens behind doors you can walk through.…
How Policy Changes in America: Big Leaps vs. Small Steps
Is policy change typically gradual adjustments, or are there periods of rapid, large‑scale change? The way laws and…