Experiencing a pandemic can be frightening. If you lost your job, you likely have a lot of concerns. You can inform your local elected officials of these concerns so they can write legislation that addresses your issue. This article lists three ways to motivate an elected politician to act. | Read More →

This post defines runoff elections and discusses which states employ them. The criteria that defines what prompts a runoff election in each state is also explored, including the margins a candidate must win by in order to avoid runoff elections. The specific types of elections and offices each state uses runoff elections for is listed as well. | Read More →

There is a tendency for people to evaluate their political stance based on the linear idea of being either "left wing" or "right wing." This view informs political decision-making, yet it is not an accurate model. People need to rethink politics as a two-dimensional model in order to make informed political choices. | Read More →

So many Americans thought their lives were over when Trump was elected. People rioted. Some cheered. Many were just confused. So what's the status of our nation? Well, it's fine. This article addresses those who think Trump means the end of the world. | Read More →

A year ago many thought that President Donald Trump might start a nuclear war with North Korea. Now he is to meet that country's leader in a summit and peace may be breaking out. Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? | Read More →

As recent news headlines have confirmed, the Trump administration is at war with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Final Arbitration Rule has raised the stakes with Director Cordray's decision to issue the controversial rule sure to provoke a strong reaction from Congress. This 1000w article explains what the Final Arbitration Rule is and what the likelihood is of it seeing the light of day. It then focuses on the beleaguered CFPB itself and its own future prospects. | Read More →