What is economics? It is the science that studies human action. What is an economist? Critics will say that an economist is “an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he Continue Reading
Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon employed a series of economic measures that significantly and permanently transformed the United States and international financial systems. An embattled president attempted to combat stagflation, stimulate Continue Reading
Bitcoin became the fastest asset to reach $1 trillion in value. Ethereum is now worth more than the Bank of America. Dogecoin has become more valuable than Ford Motor. These are cryptocurrencies Continue Reading
Before the iconic figure of Uncle Sam with his white hair and top hat encouraging men to join the military to fight for their country, there was Lady Columbia. While Uncle Sam’s Continue Reading
The press holds a significant level of influence over the United States. In fact, the media exercises so much sway over the country that on at least one occasion, it has played Continue Reading
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower expressed his concerns about it. Former President Donald Trump slammed it for never wanting to end wars. Libertarians and anti-war conservatives routinely warn about its immense influence Continue Reading
Journalism is supposed to be one of the most honorable professions. In fact, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution specifically prohibits the government from passing laws that restrict freedom of Continue Reading
Benjamin Franklin, a true renaissance man of his era, left the 1787 Constitutional Convention where he was asked what kind of government the Founders would propose. Franklin responded, “A republic, if you Continue Reading
The Sixth Amendment protects important rights for people who are accused of committing a crime. Like the Fifth Amendment, it is designed to prevent the government from using its power to unfairly Continue Reading
After the American Civil War concluded and slavery was abolished, black Americans were finally able to live without being forced to work for no pay. However, this did not mean they were Continue Reading
From Beachgate to Russiagate, every government scandal that emerges is always ended with a “-gate” suffix. This stems from the historic 20th-century Watergate transgressions that took down President Richard Nixon and forever Continue Reading
Article III of the Constitution created the United States Supreme Court, but it didn’t give much detail about how the Court should actually operate. Many of the rules are decided by the Continue Reading
Thurgood Marshall became another American history maker when he was appointed to the Supreme Court. As the first African American to be placed on the highest court in the land, he became Continue Reading
The Bay of Pigs invasion remains one of the darkest marks on American foreign policy. The failed military action damaged the country’s global reputation and allowed Cuba’s communist government to cement its Continue Reading
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), or FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States and the only commander in chief to be elected four consecutive terms. Have you heard the saying that Continue Reading
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington set the bar high for other American First Ladies to follow. She was an educated woman, skilled business manager, a clever hostess, and the only woman to grace Continue Reading
The Western world became a beacon of justice, freedom, and prosperity because of the ideas in the Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason. This was an intellectual movement Continue Reading
The Fifth Amendment is one of the most important parts of the U.S. Constitution. It was established to protect people who become subject to the justice system. People who are charged with Continue Reading
Senator Edward W. Brooke is an icon in black history, especially when it comes to the U.S. federal government. He was the first black senator from Massachusetts to be elected by the Continue Reading
When the thirteen colonies of British America decided to part ways with King George III, it sparked the Revolutionary War, also called the War of Independence. The American leaders vowed to be Continue Reading
The Bald Eagle has been a symbol of America’s freedom and liberty since 1782 when it became the national bird. It is an emblem on our Great Seal and associated with the Continue Reading
The Third Amendment states that “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner Continue Reading
The legislative branch, as one of the three branches of the federal government, is the group responsible for creating the laws under which Americans in all 50 states must live. This branch Continue Reading
What is economics? Many will suggest that it is about goods and services. Others will say that it has to do with the stock market. Others will assert this is a field Continue Reading
Like U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate is a key element of the legislative branch of the federal government. Senators, like representatives, are responsible for making laws that govern the 50 states Continue Reading