How the Media Reports Unofficial Election Results
The 2024 election season saw high voter participation and a close race. This is good news for our democracy, and…
What is a Government Shutdown?
A government shutdown happens when Congress is unable to pass the bills that fund federal agencies and programs like the…
How to Write a News Update
October 6, 2025 With the federal government partially shut down, NPR tracks how this disruption is affecting services across the…
Causes of Political Unrest
Political unrest is a term that encompasses a wide range of activities, from large-scale protests to riots and antigovernment demonstrations.…
What is a State of Emergency?
A state of emergency is a legal declaration by the government of a country that allows them to impose regulations…
The Politics of Regime Change
Regime change is when one government covertly or overtly interferes with the leadership or political power structure of another country.…
Types of UN Resolutions
A UN resolution is a formal expression of the opinion or will of one or more members of the United…
The Health of Local News
While the national conversation often equates the disappearance of local news with “news deserts,” the health of local news ecosystems…
Planning a News Bulletin
A news bulletin is a short summary of important events which is broadcast on radio or television. It is usually…
Foreign Policy and the Values of the United States
Foreign policy is the set of strategies that a country adopts to safeguard its national interests and advance its goals…