I was raised in the Catholic church. As a child, I wasn’t allowed to attend CCD classes,(the Catholic version of Sunday school, with my sighted peers.
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Leaks Explained
There are two types of leaks. Under 18 U.S. Code Section 798, the leaking of classified information is a criminal offense. The leaking of unclassified information is not against the law.
Executive Privilege Explained
Executive privilege is raised when the president wants to protect information from disclosure.
Impeachment Explained
The president, vice president, civil officers of the United States, and federal judges can be impeached by the House of Representatives.
Obstruction of Justice Explained
Most cases of obstruction of justice arise from the intent to interfere with either a judicial or Congressional proceeding.
My First Presidential Election
I can’t believe I’m admitting this. Is authenticity really important?
A Fine Mess
A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System is one of the best policy books I’ve ever read.
Gun Deaths in America
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) calculated that in 2014, 10,945 Americans were shot to death.
Carried Interest Explained
The carried interest rule is one of the major reasons why hedge fund managers and other wealthy investors pay much lower tax rates than many American families.
Natural Gas’s Climate Impact
In November of 2016, the amount of American electricity generated by coal fell below 30 percent for the first time in 45 years. That continued a downward trend in America’s consumption of coal that began in 2007.