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Members of Congress
December 29, 2021
Learn the basic roles of members of congress.
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Filibusters
January 10, 2022
Do filibusters foster bipartisan cooperation? Or stop democracy in its tracks?
Diversity in Congress
December 15, 2021
Does the demographic makeup of congress match the diversity of the American population?
Native American Governments
November 24, 2021
Long before Europeans arrived in the U.S., Native Americans had sophisticated governments....
Executive Orders
November 8, 2021
U.S. Presidents since George Washington have used executive orders to move their agenda.
What is "The Latino Vote"?
October 21, 2021
There are a few reasons why Latino voters continue to surprise political analysts.
Hispanic Leaders
October 19, 2021
Meet three trailblazing Hispanic leaders both past and present who have shaped our country...
Lame Ducks & The Peaceful Transfer of Power
November 18, 2020
Learn what happens in the days between the presidential election and inauguration day.
How Does the Electoral College Work?
November 2, 2020
The Electoral College is used to decide presidential elections in the United States.
How Are Supreme Court Justices Appointed?
October 30, 2020
Replacing a Supreme Court justice is no easy feat.
History of Political Debates
October 13, 2020
Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case.
How Does Campaign Finance Work?
October 5, 2020
It costs a lot of money to run any campaign for office, especially the presidency.
History of the Electoral College
October 5, 2020
Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and calls for a new system.
What Is Gerrymandering?
September 15, 2020
There's a reason some political districts seem to only elect members of one party.
Why Do We Have A Census?
September 10, 2020
Every 10 years, the U.S. embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country.
Should Washington, D.C. Be A State?
September 10, 2020
What would it take to make Washington, D.C. an official state?
What Does Disenfranchisement Look Like?
August 20, 2020
Dr. Terri Jett shares a brief history of voting access in the United States.
Equal Rights for Women
August 5, 2020
A lot has changed for women in America since the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
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