Why Inflation Is Political Even When It Is Not
Inflation starts as a math problem, prices rising across the economy, then…
Taxes vs fees vs fines, what is the difference?
In the UK, taxes fund general public services, fees pay for specific services received (like a…
10 Ways Government Spending Really Works
Government spending looks like a simple story in headlines: a budget is…
How Congress Controls Government Spending
Congress controls government spending through its constitutional “power of the purse,” authorizing…
How Parliament Controls UK Government Spending
Parliament controls UK government spending primarily through the annual Estimates process, where the…
Why executive orders and directives cause fights
Executive orders and directives cause fights primarily because they allow a president…
What the US President can actually do
The US President runs the executive branch, leads federal law enforcement and…
What the UK Prime Minister Can Actually Do
The UK Prime Minister is powerful, but not because the job comes…
12 Political Terms People Misuse Every Day
Political arguments get messy fast. A big reason is that people reach…
How To Read A Political Headline Without Getting Played
Political headlines are built to win attention in a feed. That does…
