The Census Bureau released two critical reports demonstrating a lot about American society in 2017. Together, they highlight the widening gap between the rich and those living in poverty, the advantages of living in blue states, and the racism that still dominates much of American life.
Category: Law and Politics
Scott Taylor has Disgraced the Navy Seals
Scott Taylor is a Republican elected to represent Virginia’s 2n Congressional district in 2016. After his 22-point victory and armed with his military service, Taylor was seen as a rising star. Now, Taylor faces the prospect of a criminal indictment related to election fraud.
Changing the Speaker
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is considering rules changes in the House that make a ton of sense. Specifically, they want to make sure the speaker of the house is a bipartisan position.
Ranked Choice Voting Explained
ranked choice voting (RCV) is currently being used in six countries:
The Events Around the Death of Martin Luther King
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated as he stood on a second-story balcony at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. A bullet struck Dr. King in the jaw and severed his spinal cord. Dr. King was 39 years old when he was murdered.
Trump’s Nuclear Plan Explained
The New Strategic Offensive Reductions Limits treaty (New Start) was fully implemented on February 5, 2018. The treaty limits the number of nuclear weapons that can be held by the United States and the Russian Federation.
ABLE Changes in 2018
In Financial Freedom for People With Disabilities, I described ABLE accounts. Better Finances for People With Disabilities is a podcast I recorded about ABLE accounts. If you want more than just basic information about ABLE accounts, those posts are good resources.
Afghanistan is in Chaos
On January 21, 2018, The Taliban attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul. During the siege, 22 died and dozens were injured. Four Americans were among the dead.
Trump’s Immigration Proposal Explained
The White House has released Trump’s plan for immigration reform. The headline of the plan is that it allows a pathway for citizenship for the roughly 1.8 million people who are eligible for DACA status, regardless of whether or not they registered for DACA.
Democrats Failed Dreamers and Children
In the wake of the deal to keep the government open at least until February 8, Democrats are patting themselves on the back for securing a six-year extension of funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).