Jackie Robinson is one of the most important figures of the Civil Rights movement, especially when it came to ending segregation. As the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball, he Continue Reading
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Race Relations & Media Affairs Correspondent at LibertyNation.com and LNGenZ.com. A self-confessed news and political junkie, Jeff’s writing has been featured in Small Business Trends, Business2Community, and The Huffington Post. Born in Southern California and having experienced the 1992 L.A. Riots up close and personal, Jeff’s insights are informed by his experiences as a black man and a conservative.
Jackie Robinson is one of the most important figures of the Civil Rights movement, especially when it came to ending segregation. As the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball, he Continue Reading
Jackie Robinson is one of the most important figures of the Civil Rights movement, especially when it came to ending segregation. But his main contribution to securing equal rights for black Americans Continue Reading
The president of the United States is head of the Executive Branch and the most well-known official in the federal government. The president functions as the manager of the federal government. He Continue Reading
The president of the United States is head of the Executive Branch and the most well-known official in the federal government. The president functions as the manager of the federal government. He Continue Reading
The president of the United States is head of the Executive Branch and the most well-known official in the federal government. The person occupying the Oval Office is arguably the most powerful Continue Reading
The president of the United States serves a variety of different functions, but one of the most important is commander in chief of the military. When the United States was created, the Continue Reading
The secretary of defense is a part of the president’s cabinet and is typically one of his most important advisers on matters regarding foreign policy. The current secretary of defense is General Continue Reading
The secretary of defense is a part of the president’s cabinet and the leader of the Department of Defense. The current secretary of defense is General Lloyd Austin. The secretary’s job is Continue Reading
Since 1789, the Department of State – also known as the State Department – has been responsible for the nation’s foreign policy and for advising presidents on international affairs. The Constitution gives Continue Reading
Diplomacy and foreign affairs are essential parts of running a developed country like the United States. Since 1789, the Department of State – also known as the State Department – has been Continue Reading
Diplomacy and foreign affairs are essential parts of running a developed country like the United States. Since its founding, America has used its relationships with other nations to achieve its goals. Since Continue Reading
The filibuster is a tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay decisions on a bill or other piece of legislation. It is a way to prevent a vote on a measure Continue Reading
At any given point, members of Congress can be locked in a debate over a particular piece of legislation. Republicans and Democrats tend to have different views on most topics, and these Continue Reading
When a member of the U.S. Senate wants to delay a vote, they can talk for as long as they want – and they don’t even have to talk about the bill. Continue Reading
One of the most common “presidential” documents in our modern government is the executive order. Every American president has issued at least one. There have been more than 13,731 since George Washington Continue Reading
One of the most common “presidential” documents in our modern government is the executive order. Every American president has issued at least one, totaling more than 13,731 since George Washington took office Continue Reading
One of the most common “presidential” papers is the executive order. Every American president has created at least one. There have been more than 13,731 since George Washington took office in 1789. Continue Reading
On the third Monday of January, the federal government observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This holiday honors the civil rights leader who was killed on April 4, 1968. It took 18 Continue Reading
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of America’s most recognized historical figures. Through his work with the civil rights movement, he brought about one of the most important steps the nation Continue Reading
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of America’s most recognized historical figures. Through his work with the civil rights movement, he brought about one of the most important steps the nation Continue Reading
The Constitution was designed to address a variety of different issues that could arise in the government. But it didn’t originally explain how to deal with a president who became disabled to Continue Reading
The Constitution covers a lot of possible issues, but it didn’t explain what to do when a president can’t do his job. This is where the 25th Amendment comes in. Removing the Continue Reading
The Constitution was designed to address a variety of different issues that could arise in the government. But it didn’t originally explain how to deal with a president who became disabled to Continue Reading
While it isn’t a part of the government, the press serves a vital function for the United States and its citizens. When they are doing their jobs correctly, journalists inform and educate Continue Reading