The US is very unique among developed nations in that it has both a Treasury Department and a central bank. The Federal Reserve was established just over 100 years ago, while the Treasury was created in 1789 by...
US Politics
Chad North
Trump to Visit US-Mexico Border, Texas Gov. Says Public Can Donate to Wall
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the US-Mexico border with Greg Abbott on June 30, as the Texas Gov. says the public can donate to help build the state’s border wall. Meanwhile, 29 Utah sheriffs...
Richard Williams
Can You Pursue a Rewarding Career Working for a Politician?
There are careers to be had in every aspect of the government. From civil servants to aspiring politicians, thousands of people work in rewarding fields involving the US government. However, one job in Washington you...
The Real Reason Congress Raised the Legal Smoking Age
The Food and Drug Administration raised the legal smoking age in the United States to 21 in late December 2019. Even though it’s almost been a year and a half since the smoking age was raised from 18, many teens still...
Do Democrats and Republicans Agree on Anything?
Social media is driving us further apart, right? Partisan fighting in Washington is at an all-time high and no one agrees on anything, according to the news. Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on anything, can they...
Your Government (Not) at Work: Why Do People Think the Government Is Inefficient?
Anyone with an interest in politics or careers in the government has likely heard all of the jokes about government jobs. The popular perception of careers in the government holds that the mechanisms are ancient...
What Are the Benefits for Working for the Government Instead of a Private Company?
People joke about inefficiency, red tape, and outdated HR software systems a lot when the topic of government jobs comes up. However, there are numerous reasons for someone to look for a job with the US government or...
Retired People Are a Political Powerhouse–But Not for the Reasons You’d Expect
When campaign managers are trying to help a candidate get elected, one of the first things they look at is important demographics. These can include racial demographics, working backgrounds, and the like. It’s critical...
The Federal Reserve Directs the Economy: How Do They Decide on Policy?
The Federal Reserve of the United States government is one of the most important financial institutions in the world. It’s the central economic institute for the US and determines much of the country’s economic policy...
Presidential Nominating Conventions: What You Need to Know
Every four years, the Democratic and Republican parties each hold their National Conventions. These take place after the presidential primaries and are the official venue where the party selects its candidates for...
