Politics
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The Future for Dreamers: A Road of Uncertainty Under President Trump
Will Trump continue protecting children brought to the U.S. illegally?
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Keeping Score in Washington: What You Need to Know About the CBO
Why does a nonpartisan group of "supernerds" have so much power in Washington?
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Will Puerto Rico Become the 51st U.S. State?
After Sunday's referendum the issue is back in the spotlight.
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Universal Child Allowance: A Simple, Effective Way to Reduce Child Poverty?
Many existing child benefits don't help the poorest Americans.
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Presidential Pardons: How Does Executive Clemency Work?
A look at the president's unique authority to forgive convicted criminals.
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Drug Testing and Work Requirements: Attaching Strings to Public Assistance
How does attaching conditions to benefits affect assistance programs?
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What is WikiLeaks and Who is Julian Assange?
A closer look at the controversial website known for its radical transparency.
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Safe Havens? The Story Behind Sanctuary Cities
What are sanctuary cities?
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What Does a “Government Shutdown” Entail?
What you need to know.
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What is the Hyde Amendment?
This 1977 provision plays a crucial role in the abortion debate.
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How to Impeach a President
What would it take to actually impeach a president?
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What is the House Freedom Caucus?
Who's in it, and what does it stand for?
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Will Trump’s Border Wall Actually Be Built?
Will private landowners be able to block border wall construction?
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Follow the Money: The Sharing Economy Meets Washington
A specific look at Uber and Airbnb.
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Will Voice of America Become ‘Trump TV’?
Learn about VOA's history and current challenges.
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Tax Reform: How Will Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Work?
Donald Trump had many campaign promises regarding tax reform. Will his proposed tax plan deliver?
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How Could the Emoluments Clause Affect Donald Trump?
Trump may be the most entangled president-elect in conflicts of interest in American history.
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The Electoral College: What is it and Why Do We Still Have it?
Despite several changes, the Electoral College remains intact.
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Citizens’ Initiative in Maine Calls for Ranked-Choice Voting
The measure could potentially motivate the rest of the country to refine statewide elections.
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How Did the DHS Mistakenly Grant Citizenship to 858 Immigrants?
How could this happen?
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Do Presidential Debates Really Matter?
How have debates shaped U.S. presidential elections?
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Faux Anonymity: How Do We Effectively Encourage Political Speech?
How does the tax code influence political speech?
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Heroin: The Epidemic Forcing a Top Campaign Issue
How are we going to fix this problem?
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The Evolution of Activism: From the Streets to Social Media
While the process has changed, the fundamentals have not.
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What’s Going on in Oregon? Domestic Terrorism in the Beaver State
How do the Bundy's fit into the history of right-wing violence?
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Campaign Music and Fair Use: What are the Rules?
When can a campaign use a song?
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Still Not Good Enough: Sexual Assault in the Marine Corps
It's a big problem with no easy solution.
