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.

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Can you really afford not to care about politics anymore?
Posted 2 month(s) ago

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 ... View Full Description

Should funding be cut for public broadcasting?
Posted 3 month(s) ago

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 (Nati... View Full Description

Was it wrong to shut down Job Corps?
Posted 4 month(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should people in public office be regularly drug tested?
Posted 4 month(s) ago

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 ... View Full Description

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Are you for or against it?
Posted 4 month(s) ago

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 inc... View Full Description

Does an immigration crackdown warrant the suspension of habeas corpus?
Posted 5 month(s) ago

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 t... View Full Description

Did Elon Musk do a good job with DOGE?
Posted 5 month(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth be fired?
Posted 5 month(s) ago

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 ... View Full Description

Should members of Congress be able to trade stocks?
Posted 6 month(s) ago

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 spe... View Full Description

Do U.S. citizens really have the right to bear arms?
Posted 8 month(s) ago

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 co... View Full Description

Do you think the Electoral College should be replaced by the popular vote?
Posted 10 month(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should a convicted felon be able to run for president?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should the U.S. withdraw financial support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 hostag... View Full Description

There is an age minimum for U.S. presidents. Should there be an age limit?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should lobbying be illegal?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 "... View Full Description

Do you think it's time for the U.S. government to start paying off the national debt?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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... Clic... View Full Description

Does the U.S. need to cut military spending?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 do... View Full Description

Do you think the United States needs a new, more powerful nuclear bomb?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 ... View Full Description

Should gambling be legal in every state across the country?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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... View Full Description

Should the U.S. have free healthcare?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 t... View Full Description

Should marijuana be legal at the federal level?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

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 sta... View Full Description

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