The 2020 presidential election saw the highest turnout in over a century, with nearly 2/3 of eligible Americans casting a ballot despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Observers attribute this to various reasons, including changes to state election laws and intense activism.
It can be argued that abortion is an issue where Americans are the most polarized. Learn the varying perspectives in Civil's Abortion Current Event.
Most social media platforms now use algorithms to display content. Some have argued that this practice is a valuable tool to combat misinformation, while right-leaning individuals argue it unfairly targets conservative content.
One of the most prominent issues in gun legislation is background checks. While some argue they go too far, others say they have not gone far enough.
After the breach of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, several social media platforms banned President Trump, alleging his rhetoric was inflammatory and could incite further violence.
Constructing a border wall was one of President Trump’s signature campaign promises when he ran for president. This guide examines the barrier, its costs and impact, and the surrounding political climate.
The Trump tax cuts combined with government spending added to the deficit without excess inflation; however, with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, a $2 trillion stimulus combined with economic fallout drove inflation. President Biden continued to add to that inflation with the CARES Act.
The 2019 climate walk-out took place in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Thailand, sparked by the global school-aged speaker Greta Thunberg.
Gerrymandering is when a redistricting party draws district lines to gain an advantage in elections. This tactic can significantly impact the political landscape, boosting a party and disenfranchising particular voters until the maps change.
Sometimes social media platforms strip content creators of their ability to make money through the platform, known as demonetization. Recently, however, some have argued that the practice unfairly targets certain groups.
Since the foundation of the United States, people have debated how to elect a president. As alternatives to the current system of the Electoral College, some have suggested using the national popular vote or ranked-choice voting.
While many on the Left argue that federal regulations are a vital tool in combatting climate change, those on the Right argue the federal government has no authority to impose these sweeping mandates.
One accident can affect the whole world. What happens when trade routes are blocked?
Although it does not get much national attention in the climate change debate, food production accounts for over one-third of human carbon emissions. This guide evaluates food production’s environmental impact and other related political issues.
Free speech zones are areas on campuses where speech is not limited.
Gas prices are often used as political talking points to judge the strength of the economy. When gas prices go up, politicians begin to discuss the causes.
Progressive Democratic lawmakers introduced the Green New Deal in 2019, sparking a wave of debate over its policies, cost, and overall impact. This guide analyzes some of the history and the arguments.
Lobbying groups attempt to influence lawmakers on specific issues and play a significant role in American politics. How they influence legislators and what forms that influence takes is the subject of much debate.
A common argument from politicians for enacting stricter immigration legislation is that immigrants bring crime to the United States. However, some studies dispute that claim.
Following the 2020 elections, state legislatures across the nation reformed their election laws. However, some of these changes have ignited controversy, as some activists argue they have restricted the right to vote.
This section will help your class understand some foundational economic themes found throughout inflation discussions.
In 2021, The Wall Street Journal polled economists on the potential threats to economic recovery from the Covid-19 recession. Around half of respondents cited supply-chain bottlenecks as the biggest threat to economic growth in the next 12 to 18 months, while nearly one-fifth pointed to labor shortages.
Following the 2020 presidential election, former President Donald Trump claimed widespread voter fraud occurred across several swing states. He and his legal team filed lawsuits alleging such irregularities, and this contemporary guide evaluates some of those legal challenges.
The port of Long Beach is one of the largest in the world. What happens when a busy port gets blocked?
While all mass shootings carry significant consequences concerning policymaking, a certain handful of tragedies have created significant political and social responses.
Many argued that mask mandates protect students and teachers at risk of Covid-19 exposure. Others argued that these mandates were unnecessary due to low Covid-19 fatalities in young children and the prevalence of vaccines.
The United States has experienced many mass shootings, especially within the last several decades. These tragedies spark intense debate over gun violence in America and how we can prevent it.
Natural disasters continue to strike the United States with increased frequency and destructiveness. Many attribute this to climate change and argue these events will happen even more often if we do not take steps to combat them.
Visibly carrying a firearm in public or open carry is a hotly contested issue in the gun control debate. Its legality varies from state to state, and federal legislators have fought to change that in both directions.
Overfishing is a major problem due to the depletion of fish stock in ocean waters. Most can agree that bipartisan efforts can focus on ensuring a plentiful supply of fish. This can be accomplished through protection standards such as bycatch mitigation.
Pipelines have generated substantial controversy in the United States climate change debate, especially over the last few years. In particular, the Keystone and Line 5 Pipelines sparked protests from environmental activists and many on the Left.
Polling is a valuable tool to understand how the American people feel about a particular person or issue. In recent years though, many have criticized them for their inaccuracy.
Perhaps no other constitutional amendment generates as much controversy as the Second. Much of this debate plays out in the judiciary, where judges’ interpretations can drastically change the Amendment’s meaning.
In 1996, Congress amended the Communications Decency Act with a provision commonly known as Section 230. Today, the amendment is one of the most significant federal rules surrounding social media platforms.
What happens when the world's single supplier of a product has trouble producing that product?
With the growing power of big tech companies, some lawmakers have considered passing antitrust bills to limit the influence of these social media platforms.
After former President Trump left office, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to continue a Trump Administration policy of building a wall along his state’s border with Mexico. The move sparked intense controversy and has faced both political and legal challenges.
Perhaps few criminal cases generated as much controversy in 2021 as the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The case was highly polarized and highlighted many stark differences between the Left and Right.
The transportation sector accounts for nearly 29% of American greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this, it has become a central part of the climate change debate, with environmental advocates pushing for greener alternatives.
Understanding the politics of food means understanding the politics of supply chains. How can shortages in the supply chain change the way you buy groceries?
Since its establishment, ICE has become an important aspect of federal immigration policy. However, in recent years, some have criticized the scope of the agency’s power as too broad.
As urbanization increases and the American suburbs boom, many modern thinkers in the New Urbanist movement criticize urban sprawl as a disaster of American planning. Others see the suburb as the model of American life.
In the aftermath of the 2020 elections, former President Trump alleged widespread voter fraud had cost him the presidency, claims that many disputed. This guide evaluates this debate.
After the 2020 elections, lawmakers’ efforts to change state and federal voting laws has generated substantial controversy. This guide outlines the current Congress’ attempts to pass election reform bills.
West Virginia v. EPA is a group of consolidated cases before the Supreme Court for the 2021-2022 term seeking to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory powers. The plaintiffs argue that a federal court wrongly overturned a Trump Administration EPA rule that repealed and replaced an Obama-era environmental policy. This case could be a landmark ruling for environmental law and Congress’ authority to delegate powers to executive agencies.
In the debate over U.S. immigration policy, people often overlook the question: “Why do immigrants come here in the first place?” This contemporary guide gives background and seeks to answer that question.