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America's Exceptional Founding
This topic overview examines the exceptionalism of the American regime's origin and creation...
Growth of Government
This topic takes a look at the arguments for and against government growth. Additionally, it traces...
What is Prudence?
Prudence is often listed as one of the "four cardinal virtues," so named because they...
Regulations in America
As contentions increase over the growing regulations Americans face, this topic takes a look at the...
Climate Change 101
Global warming is the front and center topic of many policy discussions around the world. Often the...
10th Amendment, Federalism, and States' Rights
10th Amendment, Federalism, States' Rights information and historical background including...
John Maynard Keynes and Keynesian Economics
An introduction to Keynesian economic theory, history, and practice through quotes, charts and...
2007-2009 Recession: Boom, Bust, and Beyond
This topic page provides an overview on the 2007-2009 recession. It covers many different aspects:...
1st Amendment: American Liberty and Religion
The 1st Amendment's religion clauses are widely cited and adhered to by both religious and non...
Rome: Bread and Circuses
Study the detrimental "bread and circuses" trend of ancient Rome through quotes, primary...
What is Education?
Definition of education from progressive, conservative, classical liberal perspectives views with...
Social Security
Learn about the history and status of Social Security through quotes, charts and graphs, videos,...
John Dewey, Pragmatism, and Progressive Education
Dewey, Pragmatism, progressive education information with history, background, impact, philosophy,...
History of Feminism Theory & Feminist Thought
Third-wave feminism is said to begin in the early 1990s in response to a perceived backlash against...
Minimum and Living Wage
This topic overview provides a comprehensive examination of minimum wage and living wage laws. It...
Fourth Amendment: Warrants, Searches, and Seizures
Fourth Amendment's history and philosophical basis, offering a look at the contemporary legal...
Homeschooling
Homeschooling as education reform information including background, history, successes, development...
American Dependency on Foreign Oil
America and oil, a brief history with quotes, charts, graphs, commentary, analysis, and more on...
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