The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown
A government shutdown occurs when Congress does not pass a spending bill to fund federal agencies for the next fiscal…
How to Stay in Touch With the News
News avoidance happens when people stop following the news because it feels too stressful, negative, or hard to follow. To…
The Potential Strength of Political Unrest
During the second half of the twentieth century a broad spectrum of social movements emerged challenging the power of established…
What is a State of Emergency?
A state of emergency is a government declaration that states that, due to some crisis, the normal workings of politics…
Regime Change in the Middle East
In an interconnected world, a government’s policies can have consequences for other nations. When those consequences are unwanted, a country…
Foreign Policy and Globalization
The term “foreign policy” refers to the national government’s decisions about how it should interact with other nations. It involves…
How to Get Into a Political Campaign
A political campaign is an organized effort to elect candidates to public office or pass ballot initiatives. It usually involves…
What is the Inflation Rate?
The inflation rate reflects the average annual increase in prices measured across an economy. It is calculated by comparing the…
International Response to the Refugee Crisis
The world faces a refugee crisis unlike any since the end of World War II. Conflicts and natural disasters exacerbated…
What Is Economic Growth?
Economic growth is an increase in the amount of goods and services produced by a country over a specific period…