Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Presidential Succession: The Designated Survivor
What happens if tragedy befalls both the President and Vice President? What's the plan for Presidential Succession? Is there really a Designated Survivor?
Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Politics
The Sticky Truth Behind Tar and Feathering
Tar and feathering was publicly humiliating. Was it painful? Why did it become an angry mob favorite way to show extreme displeasure? Here's the sticky truth.
What Was the Deal with Women’s Right to Vote?
It took a long time for women to be welcomed into the voting process. Women’s Right to Vote? Why didn’t anyone think of that before?
Double Trouble: The Origin of “OK”
Who was the first president born in the United States? Where did the phrase, "OK" come from? How are these two seemingly random things related?
How We Used to Elect Presidents
The original plan was a far cry from today's tsunami of direct mail, TV ads and kindergarten-level "debates." Here's how we used to elect presidents.
Is the United States a Democracy?
The word "democracy" gets thrown around a lot. Is the United States a democracy? The short answer is "no." Here are the details.
Why We Don’t Have 11,141 Representatives in Congress
We should have 11,141 representatives in Congress all fighting for microphone time while investigating each other. Why don't we?
Constitution Day: How the U.S. Constitution Came to Be
The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 in the Pennsylvania State House, the same place where the Declaration of Independence was inked. It's also where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army.
A Constitutional Do-Over: To Beer or Not to Beer
Is it constitutional to do a constitutional do-over? The 18th and 21st Amendments, virtue signaling teetotaling, then not so much, seem to imply it's OK.
How Do Politicians Get So Rich? 2: Stock Market Mastery!
As we reviewed in Part 1: Fortuitous Land Investments, politicians are quite skilled at investing their income from (relatively) modest public servant salaries. So skilled, in fact, that many of them become multi-millionaires while in office.
How Do Politicians Get Rich? 1: Fortuitous Land Investments
How do politicians get rich? Clearly there's lots of inside information which is often leveraged. But being in a position to influence policy has its benefits.
What You Need to Know About Impeachment
Impeachment is all the rage these days, although, throughout American political history, only three presidents have earned the coveted impeachment jacket: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
If Congress Worked Like American Ninja Warrior
American Ninja Warrior is chock-full of enthusiasm and grit—but no politics, complaining, or obnoxious egos? Imagine if Congress worked like that.
