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What Pays for Your News? »
Mostly advertising, according to the Pew Research Journalism Project. But other streams of revenue like venture capital and philanthropy are…
The Truth Behind ALEC's Funding »
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) claims to be the largest voluntary membership group of state legislators in the country,…
How Should America Handle Planned Parenthood? »
The recent controversy involving Planned Parenthood's sale of fetal tissue has certainly drawn attention to the fact that, as an…
This Is How The Federal Government Is Funded »
When it comes to providing America's government with sufficient funds, it is undoubtedly a collective responsibility. Over 93% of all…
The Cost Of The War On Terror »
Combating global terrorism has come at a hefty price for the American economy. According to estimates by Mercatus.org, our efforts…
The Rise and Fall of NASA »
First conceived in 1958, NASA was intended to bring the U.S. into the final frontier and explore the stars. Unfortunately,…
Red States Are More Dependent On The Federal Government »
Interestingly, the states that frequently speak out against dependence on the federal government are those that rely on assistance the…
Why We Need Student Aid Reform »
Despite research showing that low/ modest-income families are more likely to respond to changes in college costs and student aid,…
Those Served By Head Start Remain Stable »
Head Start is the country’s comprehensive early education program for poor children. Funding for Head Start (which includes Early Head…
Ending Homelessness With $ We Spend On Christmas Decorations »
In the fight to end homelessness by the year 2020 — the mission of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness…
Senate Votes to Restore Extended Unemployment Funding »
The Senate voted 59 to 38 Monday in favor of a bill that would restore federal funding for extended unemployment…
Wisconsin GOP Marches in Lockstep with ALEC Agenda »
A review of 2011-2012 voting records by a University of Wisconsin academic demonstrates that many Wisconsin legislators are marching in…
Head Start: How Much is Being Spent »
Head Start is the country’s comprehensive early education program for poor children. Funding for Head Start (which includes Early Head…
ALEC Denies Bill Tracking Despite Obvious Evidence »
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has secretly lobbied for the adoption of its corporate-backed bills and tracked them for…
Time to Carve Turkey, Not SNAP »
For over 22 million low income families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides support to ensure access to food.…
The "Stink Tanks" in League with ALEC »
The State Policy Network (SPN) is an $83.2 million web of right wing pressure groups in every state across the…