Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul
Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths
Imagine if your vote could have a lasting impact on the education system for years to come. But how realistic is this expectation? On election day, millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots, but what do they really know about the candidates and their stance on education? Wha
Imagine tens of thousands of voices amplified on election day. Universal Music Group (UMG) is striving for this with its 'Use Your Voice' voter education campaign, launched in 2020. The initiative is supported by three UMG entities: All Together Now Foundation, the Task Force for Meaningful Change,
What if the cultural influence of Hollywood on politics is more significant than we think? The recent Democratic National Convention saw a surge in celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris, with big names like Beyoncé, Carole King, and Oprah Winfrey lending their support. But is this just a publicit
The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and
Imagine a peace treaty that's been in place for over four decades, yet its pillars are slowly crumbling. This is the reality of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The treaty's Article III, subsection two explicitly requires both parties to prevent acts of belligerency, hostility, or vio
Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a
Philadelphia's rising crime rate is just one example of why Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic increase in voters registering as Republican, according to Salena Zito. But is there more to the story? What if the assumption that crime is the sole reason for this shift is wrong? What might the author hav
With Tim Walz's encouragement, Texas Democrats may be feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ted Cruz. Walz highlighted the issues that matter most to Texas voters, including abortion restrictions and ballot access laws. He emphasized that thes
