Category: Government

Trust in the shadows: How loyalty fuels illicit economic transactions
27
Apr
2024
Posted in Information Discussion Point Knowledge Corporations & Firms Economic US politicians Capitalism

Trust in the shadows: How loyalty fuels illicit economic transactions

A little trust can be a dangerous thing. Kmatta via Getty Images Oliver Schilke, University of Arizona…

Free Energy & Anti-Gravity Cover-Ups
27
Apr
2024
Posted in Technology Discussion Point Government Inventions Conspiracy Theory

Free Energy & Anti-Gravity Cover-Ups

Free Energy & Anti-Gravity Cover-Ups – The topic of free energy and anti-gravity has long fascinated inventors,…

TikTok fears point to larger problem
23
Apr
2024
Posted in Mobile Apps Discussion Point Government

TikTok fears point to larger problem

Tiktok is not the only social media app to pose the threats it’s been accused of. picture…

Taxes are due even if you object to government policies
15
Apr
2024
Posted in Taxes Government Law Constitutional

Taxes are due even if you object to government policies

Taxes can be tough – to file and to pay. Kameleon007/iStock / Getty Images Plus Michele Frank,…

How Trump’s lawyers would fail my constitutional law class
02
Apr
2024
Posted in Discussion Point Government Law Constitutional

How Trump’s lawyers would fail my constitutional law class

Donald Trump’s Supreme Court brief characterizes historic cases and documents as saying one thing when they say…

AI vs. elections: 4 essential reads
01
Apr
2024
Posted in Technology Government Deepfake AI (Artificial Intelligence) US politicians

AI vs. elections: 4 essential reads

Like it or not, AI is already playing a role in the 2024 presidential election. kirstypargeter/iStock via…

What is Volt Typhoon?
30
Mar
2024
Posted in Technology Cybersecurity Government Online Cyberattack Hackers China

What is Volt Typhoon?

U.S.-China antagonism is particularly acute in the realm of hacking and cybersecurity. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato Richard Forno,…

Supreme Court lets Texas’ immigration law stand
19
Mar
2024
Posted in State Law Government News

Supreme Court lets Texas’ immigration law stand

A Texas National Guard soldier watches over a group of migrants who crossed the Rio Grande from…

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?
16
Mar
2024
Posted in Technology Mobile Apps Internet Government Software

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?

Some U.S. lawmakers have grown concerned about TikTok. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images. Shaomin Li, Old Dominion…

A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations
09
Mar
2024
Posted in Money Government People Capitalism

A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations

Capitalism Across Borders: A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations A Comparative Insight into…

The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president – but
09
Mar
2024
Posted in Discussion Point Government Law People

The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president – but

A 1935 painting depicts the 1787 meeting that adopted the U.S. Constitution. John H. Froehlich via Wikimedia…

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
02
Mar
2024
Posted in USA Military Government Economic China

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Made it, Mao! Top of the World? DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School…

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads
20
Feb
2024
Posted in Mind US politicians People Old-age Government

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president….

The myth of men’s full-time employment
08
Feb
2024
Posted in Work Jobs Good Read Government Men

The myth of men’s full-time employment

He’s not alone. Image Bank/Getty Images Sarah Damaske, Penn State and Adrianne Frech, Ohio University The myth…

US raids in Iraq and Syria: How retaliatory airstrikes affect network of Iran-backed militias
05
Feb
2024
Posted in USA Military World News Government War

US raids in Iraq and Syria: How retaliatory airstrikes affect network of Iran-backed militias

The headquarters of an Iranian-linked group in Anbar, Iraq was among the sites targeted by U.S. bombers….

US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria − a national security expert explains the message they send
04
Feb
2024
Posted in News Information Military World News Government

US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria − a national security expert explains the message they send

President Joe Biden attends the arrival of the remains of three U.S. service members killed in a…

The Emerging Ethical Dilemma of Mental Privacy in the Age of Advanced Neurotechnology
03
Feb
2024
Posted in Technology Mind Human Right's Law Privacy

The Emerging Ethical Dilemma of Mental Privacy in the Age of Advanced Neurotechnology

The Emerging Ethical Dilemma of Mental Privacy in the Age of Advanced Neurotechnology. In an era where…

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
29
Jan
2024
Posted in Information Military World News Government War

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions

Jordanian and U.S. tanks take part in joint maneuvers in September 2022. Khalil Mazraawi/AFP Sara Harmouch, American…

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?
23
Jan
2024
Posted in USA Government War Weapons

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?

Israeli artillery fires toward Gaza. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images Terrence Guay, Penn State Where do Israel…

The conflict in the Middle East Recent Developments
13
Jan
2024
Posted in Information Military World News Government War

The conflict in the Middle East Recent Developments

The conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran-backed groups, has escalated significantly over…

Trump’s arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim
08
Jan
2024
Posted in News Discussion Point Government Law US politicians

Trump’s arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim

Donald Trump has claimed that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts. Trump’s arguments for immunity…

Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement
06
Jan
2024
Posted in USA Psychology Social Media Government Online Social Networks People US politicians

Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement

Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger…

Economic lookahead: As we ring in 2024, can the US economy continue to avoid a recession?
30
Dec
2023
Posted in Money Information Discussion Point Government Economic

Economic lookahead: As we ring in 2024, can the US economy continue to avoid a recession?

Good things are in store in 2024. Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn/iStock/Getty Images Plus D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University…