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Is the National Debt Really a Big Deal?
The problem is that America is in debt. Not just a little debt, but a lot of debt. As of April 2012, we are currently in roughly 15 trillion dollars of debt. How does this affect you? Well let’s show …
Published on: Tuesday, November 6th 2012
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Who is the 99 and 1%-What’s Up With Taxes?
Income tax will affect you if you are a student with a job, or if you’re a student that ever plans on getting a job. Depending on how much money you make, with the current tax code, if you make …
Published on: Tuesday, November 6th 2012
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Why the Economy Sucks?
The housing market was booming from 2001-2006. American citizens were buying houses left and right. Some Wall Street brokers came up with an idea to sell housing packages. So for example, they would approach investors and say,” I will sell …
Published on: Tuesday, November 6th 2012
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Why is Healthcare a Problem?
Let’s say you’re an unemployed 27 year old. You decided to jump into a pickup game with some of your friends on the weekend. You’re chasing after someone, you pivot and now you’re down for the count. Your knee really …
Published on: Tuesday, November 6th 2012
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The Presidential Debate Schedule?
Presidential Debate Schedule October 3, 2012 -COMPLETE Topic: Domestic policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Easter Standard Time Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour on PBS)The debate focused …
Published on: Friday, October 12th 2012
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What About The Rising Cost of Tuition and Student Loans?
How does this affect you: You got your acceptance letter- kudos to you, but unfortunately your scholarships and financial aid package didn’t quite cover your tuition, books, room and board. So you had to take out a student loan. If you have …
Published on: Saturday, October 6th 2012
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What is a Battleground/Swing State?
A battleground or swing state is a state where no single candidate or party has overwhelming support. In essence a swing state doesn’t know who they want to vote for. In a presidential election, those states are key because they can help …
Published on: Wednesday, May 9th 2012
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What is a Super Pac?
A political action committee also known as a PAC, is an organization that campaigns for or against political candidates, and or a cause. Super Pacs unlike traditional pacs, cannot make direct contributions or donations to the candidate or campaign. They can however spend …
Published on: Tuesday, May 1st 2012
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How Does Voting Work?
Before America ends up with two nominees for president, each party holds an election process for their particular nominee. This is called a primary. So for example, let’s say the Democrat Party needs to nominate a candidate for president. John …
Published on: Tuesday, May 1st 2012
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How are Laws Passed?
The process of making laws is a complicated one. Any citizen can suggest an idea for a law. It must, however, go through the legislature in order for it to become a law that citizens must obey. A bill is an idea …
Published on: Tuesday, May 1st 2012
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