Politics

When it comes to the realm of politics, what you think is of the utmost importance. It is the duty of citizens to stay involved in government. You may also want to keep a watchful eye on how your tax dollars are spent and what new laws may be headed your way.

Can you really afford not to care about politics anymore? “I don’t do politics” is a common refrain. But politics does you—whether you pay attention or not. From education and fuel prices to internet rules and job security, politics shape much more of daily life than you may admit. This does not mean you ha... Click to continue Can you really afford not to care about politics anymore?

Should funding be cut for public broadcasting? President Trump signed an executive order on May 1, 2025, entitled "Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media." The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease funding for NPR (National Public Radio) and PBS (Public Broad... Click to continue Should funding be cut for public broadcasting?

Was it wrong to shut down Job Corps? The Job Corps had been a long-standing institution for young adults aged 16-24 who faced early life challenges, offering a path to vocational training. Administered by the Department of Labor, the Job Corps was the nation's largest free, residential ... Click to continue Was it wrong to shut down Job Corps?

Should people in public office be regularly drug tested? President Donald Trump called his former pal, Elon Musk, a "big-time drug addict." It's curious if this was known before he became a senior advisor of DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, a post that he has since abandoned. One can only hop... Click to continue Should people in public office be regularly drug tested?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Are you for or against it? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act aims to fulfill some of President Trump's campaign promises. According to a summary of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it increases the statutory debt limit and may or may not increase the deficit. There shouldn't be a ... Click to continue The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Are you for or against it?

Does an immigration crackdown warrant the suspension of habeas corpus? Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy and the 12th Homeland Security advisor, made the announcement that the White House is actively looking into suspending the writ of habeas corpus. For those that don't know, habeas corpus is a legal... Click to continue Does an immigration crackdown warrant the suspension of habeas corpus?

Did Elon Musk do a good job with DOGE? Elon Musk has abandoned his aspirations to save the government money as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk plans to step down because Tesla shares were getting hammered, and Musk found himself and his shareholders losing vas... Click to continue Did Elon Musk do a good job with DOGE?

Should Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth be fired? Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of Defense, the person who oversees the Defense Department and acts as the principal defense policy maker and advisor. Hegseth is a combat veteran, and he's also a former host for Fox News. Apparently Jeffrey Goldberg, T... Click to continue Should Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth be fired?

Should members of Congress be able to trade stocks? Some people have started the discussion of eliminating stock trading by members of Congress. Congress has an incredible advantage in the stock market. Most members of Congress have had campaigns funded by special-interest groups, and they can crea... Click to continue Should members of Congress be able to trade stocks?

Do U.S. citizens really have the right to bear arms? The Second Amendment of the Constitution says, "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." A militia is comprised of the civil population to suppl... Click to continue Do U.S. citizens really have the right to bear arms?

Do you think the Electoral College should be replaced by the popular vote? In the year 2000 as well as the year 2016, presidents were elected that did not win the popular vote: George W. Bush and Donald J. Trump, respectively. For some time, we've been told that every vote counts, but in those years, a person's individual v... Click to continue Do you think the Electoral College should be replaced by the popular vote?

Should a convicted felon be able to run for president? Donald Trump is a convicted felon, and he ran for president of the United States and won. His win makes him the first convicted felon to become president of the United States. Donald Trump isn't the first felon to run for president. It happened a cen... Click to continue Should a convicted felon be able to run for president?

Should the U.S. withdraw financial support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war? The war started because of an attack on October 7, 2023. Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel from Gaza, killing 1,200 people, who were mostly civilians, and taking around 250 men, women, and children hostage. Among those taken hostage were 8 peop... Click to continue Should the U.S. withdraw financial support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war?

There is an age minimum for U.S. presidents. Should there be an age limit? President Joe Biden was the oldest person ever elected to office, inaugurated at the ripe old age of 78. That was until Donald Trump's victory, making him the oldest person ever to take office. The minimum age for the presidency is 35. Theodore Roos... Click to continue There is an age minimum for U.S. presidents. Should there be an age limit?

Should lobbying be illegal? Lobbying may be characterized as a form of petitioning the government, which is a right protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution. The confusion occurs depending on the approach that is taken to "influence" the government, especially wh... Click to continue Should lobbying be illegal?

Do you think it's time for the U.S. government to start paying off the national debt? As of the day that this topic was posted, the national debt stood at an astronomical figure, nearing 36.5 trillion dollars. That's $36,500,000,000,000. This data is updated constantly at usdebtclock.org... Click Here. We thought it would be a good i... Click to continue Do you think it's time for the U.S. government to start paying off the national debt?

Does the U.S. need to cut military spending? America allocated 12.8% of the fiscal year 2023 U.S. federal budget to defense.... Click Here. The scope of U.S. defense spending is quite astounding, with the amount earmarked for 2023 being 1.52 trillion dollars. Bear in mind, though, that the U.... Click to continue Does the U.S. need to cut military spending?

Do you think the United States needs a new, more powerful nuclear bomb? Back on October 27, 2023, the Department of Defense announced that the United States will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional authorization and appropriation. This bomb is supposed to ... Click to continue Do you think the United States needs a new, more powerful nuclear bomb?

Should gambling be legal in every state across the country? "Gamble" is defined as playing games of chance for money. The American Gaming Association separates gambling into different categories: card rooms (both public and private), commercial casinos, charitable games and bingo, tribal casinos, legal bookma... Click to continue Should gambling be legal in every state across the country?

Should the U.S. have free healthcare? The United States was once touted as the richest nation on earth. However, the U.S. does not have free healthcare. Mexico has free healthcare, joining a long list of other countries to provide free healthcare to their citizens. Among the nations that... Click to continue Should the U.S. have free healthcare?

Should marijuana be legal at the federal level? There is a 1,603-page document entitled RULES COMMITTEE PRINT 113-59, TEXT OF HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE, AMENDMENT TO H.R. 83 drafted December 9, 2014, that prohibits raids by the DEA on dispensaries in states that have legalized marijuana for re... Click to continue Should marijuana be legal at the federal level?