The middle class has long been the backbone of the U.S. economy and an engine of economic growth. Yet, a strict definition of what exactly it means to be “middle class” is somewhat elusive. …
The United States housing market has been in the middle of a housing crunch for some time now. Between 2012 and 2022 there were 6.5 million more new households formed than homes built. Even…
Distrust in government institutions is surging in the United States. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 25% of American adults had a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the U.S.…
Though there are thousands of active-duty U.S. military personnel deployed abroad and on ships at sea, the vast majority of American troops are stationed at bases within the United States. Across the country, there…
When World War I began in 1914, it brought a level of death and destruction never before seen in human history. New military technologies – including heavy artillery, machine guns, tanks, and chemical weapons…
In the first two years of his administration, President Joe Biden was backed by a Democratically controlled congress. With a Democratic majority on Capitol Hill, Biden pushed through a number of legislative initiatives, including…
The United States will soon announce the locations of new bases it plans to build in the Philippines, part of its effort to further assert itself in the midst of escalating tensions with China…
A majority of Americans disapprove of how Joe Biden is handling his job as president. Though Biden’s approval rating has inched up in recent weeks, to just 43%, it remains below his 44% average…
From waterfowl and upland hunting grounds to trap and skeet ranges across the United States, for much of the last 100 years, semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns have been a favorite among American shooters. Since…
The duties of a police officer in the United States generally include preventing crime, enforcing laws, and arresting suspects. These responsibilities regularly put law enforcement officers in potentially volatile and dangerous situations. As a…
The United States has not had an active military draft since the early 1970s, before many Americans were even born. However, for much of the 20th century, conscription was the norm. Throughout both World…
Every year from 1992 to 2021, Americans have been more likely, or as likely, to support the Democratic Party than the Republican Party, according to Gallup polls. But now, for the first time in…
Motor vehicle theft is a growing problem in the United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB, an anti-crime and insurance fraud nonprofit organization, 932,329 vehicles were reported stolen to law…
Few industries have changed as much in recent years as media and journalism. In the United States, the rise of unregulated online platforms and the decline of print journalism have coincided with growing political…
The United States is in many ways a nation like no other. Over the course of its history, the USA has accrued all manner of notable distinctions. From its status as the world’s military…
The specific duties of elected officials vary considerably from one branch of government to the next and between the different levels of government. But one common responsibility shared by virtually all those in elected…
Public confidence in the press has been eroding for decades in the United States. According to a recent Gallup poll, just 34% of Americans have a great deal or a fair amount of trust…
With the authority to declare war and draft new laws, the United States Congress is one of the most powerful institutions in the country. It is also among the most distrusted. A recent Gallup…
The United States has long held the status as one of the most innovative countries in the world. This fact can be in part attributed to public funding of research and development projects. The…
With no end in sight, the war in Ukraine is now well into its second year. International interest in the outcome of the war extends far beyond the belligerent countries. While states like Iran…
