2025 Tariff Implications for U.S. Democracy
Background: Sweeping Tariffs in Early 2025 In early April 2025, the U.S. government under President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from nearly all major trading partners. Trump touted April 2, 2025, as “Liberation Day” for the American economy while unveiling these reciprocal tariffs, framing them as a long-promised effort to protect U.S. […]
How To Check if a Car Is Stolen for Free
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR) reported car thefts in the United States in 2021 at 268.2 cases per 100,000 people. That translates to almost a million cars in total for the year.
When Was the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age is generally referred to in American history as the period from the mid-1870s to the late 1890s. It is distinct from the Antebellum Period (1812-1861) and Reconstruction Era, which occurred in the Southern United States from 1865 to 1877.
Joe Biden’s Student Loan Plan
The student loan crisis has been a pressing issue for decades and continues to be a subject of debate. As the cost of college tuition rises, more students take on loans in order to finance their education. In response to this growing concern, Joe Biden has proposed a comprehensive plan to address the student loan […]
How the New Deal Changed America
Most in the United States remember the effects of the Great Recession today. From 2007 to 2009, the global market underwent a rapid decline. Few alive, however, recall the Great Depression of 1929 to 1939.
What Does DBA Mean?
The acronym DBA stands for “doing business as.” This is a commonly used legal distinction by many businesses.