America's Overton Window: Where We Stand and Why It Matters
Why do American political debates seem so extreme? Analyzing where the U.S. Overton Window sits compared to other democracies—and what it means for you.
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How America Got This Divided: The Real Story Behind Hyper Partisanship
How America became hyper partisan: the real timeline, causes, and data behind political division. From bipartisan cooperation to tribal warfare - what actually happened and what we can do about it.
The Congressional Budget Office: Why This Obscure Agency Just Became 2025's Most Important Political Player
The CBO just projected a $4.1 trillion deficit increase from the GOP megabill. Here's why this obscure agency has become 2025's most powerful political player.
Trump's Rural America Policies: Real Impacts Beyond the Political Theater
What's actually happening to rural communities under the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump's trade policies
Could the BLS Actually "Fake" the Jobs Numbers? A Reality Check on Trump's Firing
Trump fired the BLS Commissioner claiming jobs numbers were "faked." Could someone actually manipulate Bureau of Labor Statistics data? Here's what it would really take and why the methodology makes it nearly impossible.
Trump's Tariffs: Who Really Pays and What It Means for Your Wallet
Trump's tariffs: Who really pays and what it costs your family. Evidence-based analysis cuts through the political theater to explain what's actually happening
Ghislaine Maxwell Subpoena: Congressional Push Collides with DOJ Investigation
Ghislaine Maxwell subpoenaed by Congress while spending 9 hours with DOJ officials. Here's what's actually happening beyond the headlines and why the timing matters.