One of the most important duties of any functioning government is education, which is intricately woven into its goals and methods of operation. The U.S. Department of Education, one of the most influential agencies in this field, was founded on the fundamental idea that a child’s education is the most powerful force for good…
Both the federal government and private financial institutions may offer these loans, and each has unique characteristics, advantages, and obligations for the borrower. Students can use student loans as a type of financial aid to cover costs associated with their higher education, including tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other associated expenses. Student loans have…
A tariff is a tax placed on goods by a government on goods imported from another country, and sometimes on exports. Tariffs are intended to raise the price of foreign goods so that foreign goods are more expensive and consumers are motivated to buy from the country that has the tariff. Tariffs can directly impact…
The war in Ukraine initiated by Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 has become the largest and most fatal military conflict in Europe since World War II. The invasion signified a severe escalation of tensions that had been building since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. At its core, the conflict began as an opportunistic display…
Deportation, also called removal, refers to a type of legal proceeding, in which a foreign national is ordered to leave a country by the government. Typically a foreign person (holder of a visa) is ordered to be deported by the foreign government when they violate immigration laws or present a danger to public safety or…
As of 2025, New Mexico holds the unfortunate distinction of having the lowest high school graduation rate in the United States. According to national education data, only around 66% of New Mexico students attend high school, and graduate in four years. The national average is about 85%. The ongoing gap in educational equity raises urgent…
Montana has become the national leader in high school graduation rates! In 2024, the state achieved a stunning 94.5% on-time graduation rate! This put Montana atop the list of states in the U.S. having impressive on-time graduation rates, outpacing high performing states such as Vermont, Maine, and Wyoming. This accomplishment is significant for the state,…
American football is more than a game – it is a cultural milestone in the United States. High school football under the Friday night lights, college football game days, and the spectacle of the NFL’s Super Bowl showcase some of American football’s ability to entertain millions of fans and spectators each year with its unique…
Baseball’s origins are linked to bat-and-ball games such as rounders and cricket played in England. However, the modern game of baseball originated in the United States in the 1800s. The first recorded baseball game took place in 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey. During the late 1800s, professional leagues were developed and the National League (formed…
The sport of golf consists of using clubs to hit a small ball with the goal of completing each hole in the fewest number of shots. A full golf course typically contains 18 holes, each with its own design, distance, features and obstacles, such as bunkers, water hazards, trees, and undulating greens. Golfers must effectively…
