The Gig Economy
October 11, 2019
A new law in California will make it far more difficult for companies to classify workers as contractors rather than employees. Will the rest of…
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Quiz: Freelance Nation
October 11, 2019
How many gig workers are there and what kinds of jobs are they doing? Test your knowledge about a trend that’s reshaping the American workforce.
Quiz: Medicare
October 6, 2019
Does Medicare cover anyone under the age of 65? What does Medicare cover, and what is excluded? Test your knowledge about Medicare.
The Social Safety Net: Keeping Families Afloat
September 28, 2019
Especially during economic downturns, Americans who never expected to need help turn to social safety net programs like food stamps and unemployment insurance. Updated on…
Quiz: Anti-Poverty Programs
September 28, 2019
How many Americans live below the poverty line? What is an entitlement program? Test your knowledge about the social safety net.
Quiz: Treaties & Accords
September 21, 2019
How does the U.S. enter agreements with other nations? Is there a treaty among nations for their use of outer space? Test your knowledge about…
Nuclear Arms: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
September 21, 2019
The U.S. recently pulled out of a Cold War-era treaty that bans intermediate-range missiles. How will it impact national security? Last month, the U.S. announced…
Quiz: Gun Safety II
September 14, 2019
Do violent video games cause gun violence? What can you no longer do in your local Walmart? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of…
Translation, Please: Red Flag Laws
September 14, 2019
Red flag laws, which prevent certain people from purchasing firearms, are emerging as a rare point of bipartisan consensus in the gun debate. What exactly…