When citizens head to polling places or drop completed ballots into mailboxes, they participate in the cornerstone of democratic self government. Trust in that process is vital. Because free elections grant authority to lawmakers and leaders, any allegation of wrongdoing commands public attention. Discussions surrounding "election fraud" often mix genuine…
When a factory closes its doors, a construction crew changes its workers, or a local business hires foreign born workers, an old and familiar fear usually rises to the surface: "Are immigrants stealing our jobs?" It is an understandable concern. If you look at jobs like slices of a single…
Imagine your body as a heavily guarded castle. Day and night, this castle faces threats from tiny, invisible invaders known as pathogens—viruses and bacteria that want to break in and make you sick. To defend itself, your body relies on its immune system, which is like a highly trained security…
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the American economy was in rough shape. Prices for groceries, gas, and clothes were skyrocketing—a problem called high inflation. At the same time, businesses were slowing down, and millions of workers were losing their jobs. When Ronald Reagan ran for president in 1980,…
When people talk about gun violence, the first images that usually come to mind are mass shootings or street crime. Television news and movies focus heavily on homicides. Because of this, many people believe that homicides make up the largest share of gun related deaths. However, public health records tell…
