Last week was all about the spin. According to the Obama administration, 7 million people signed up for insurance through the exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act. Republicans were
Much of the discussion pertaining to drug policy in America focuses on Cannabis and the various uses of marijuana and hemp. A growing majority of Americans now support the legalization
On Monday, April 7, the Supreme Court declined a request for a ruling on the constitutionality of the NSA's data collection program. As a result, the case will
To Kill a Mockingbird
The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) is an organization committed to promoting a greater understanding of the views of others.
Chaired by former presidents George
In his latest Truth in Media Moment, independent investigative journalist Ben Swann examines a recent report released by the United Nations Human Rights Council demanding answers from the U.S.
McCutcheon v. FEC
Since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the campaign finance case, McCutcheon v. FEC, the Internet has been set on fire by lawmakers, candidates, political
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine constitutes one of the most difficult crises for the international community in recent times. Policy dialogue continues, and will prevail, as to whether Russia was
Is it possible that a 51st state will come through secession? How about 5 new states? Most analysts will tell you no, especially since such a thing would need to
The ruling by the Supreme Court in the case McCutcheon v. FEC could have been predicted. This is the same court that gave us the ruling on Citizens United v.
There is considerable news in the press about setting the minimum wage at $10.10 per hour. Recently, Connecticut became the first state to pass this as the minimum wage.
March 2014 unemployment data will be revealed on Friday, April 4. While the recession may have ended, the battle to create jobs has not ceased. As of February 2014, the
I am not surprised, or even particularly disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision today to abolish some of the limitations on political donations. I can’t imagine it mattering
