13
Nov
Citizens from more than 30 states petition federal government to secede
Have secession petitions become the latest trend in post-election angst?
13
Nov
Citizens from more than 30 states petition federal government to secede
Have secession petitions become the latest trend in post-election angst?
17
Feb
Does the government really care what’s in your child’s bag lunch?
Sensational headlines and varying reports about a North Carolina school lunch incident would have us think so.
16
May
Study says path to happiness is through government intervention
A new study finds that big governments make people happy, but economists say questions remain.
03
May
Bin Laden’s death spawns conspiracy theories
Experts caution government officials to speak in plain, unambiguous language to discourage the slightest hint of conspiracy.
09
Apr
Don’t like how tax dollars are spent? Get used to it
Education and assistance to the poor are the top American choices for where tax money should be spent.
08
Apr
Shutdown: What would close and what would stay open?
How outdoor and environmental activities could be affected by a federal government shutdown.
With the midnight deadline approaching, the White House and Congress worked furiously Friday to break a budget deadlock and avoid a shutdown.
31
Mar
U.S. develops ‘panic button’ for pro-democracy activists
The ‘panic button’ is an app developed by the State Department that will wipe out a phone’s address book and emit emergency alerts to other activists.
