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January 22, 2024
By Jason Barabas, Ph.D.
In a surprising turn, the 2024 presidential campaign, with pivotal moments in New Hampshire, shifts focus from personal attacks to substantial policy discussions, enhancing voters’
January 21, 2024
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As Trump secures an unexpected victory and key endorsements shape the outcome, the 2024 Iowa Caucuses mark a significant shift in the landscape of this
January 20, 2024
By Rhys Williams, CFA
The November/December market surge defies recession fears and rides the wave of AI innovation, raising questions about economic success amid looming uncertainties.
January 19, 2024
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Amid concerns about the upcoming presidential election, a long-time independent voter shares his strategy for influencing the primary process by re-registering as a Republican.
January 15, 2024
By Justin Holmes
A Political Science Associate Professor at the University of Northern Iowa offers an insider’s view on his state’s caucus, an intimate and influential early presidential
January 13, 2024
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January 12, 2024
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Amidst pivotal global and national issues, the 2024 Election raises critical questions about Biden’s age, the viability of candidates, and the Democratic Party’s path to
January 8, 2024
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For somebody whose favorite Taylor Swift song is “Trouble,” he sure is about to be in a lot of it.
January 6, 2024
By Chuck Hall
In an intimate exploration of America’s escalating mental health crisis, delve into the personal odyssey of certified peer Chuck Hall as he offers insights and
January 5, 2024
By JB Roth
In an era where the Supreme Court tackles cases like the January 6 prosecutions and abortion rights, we confront a stark reality: a once impartial
December 30, 2023
By Dr. Vincent F. Cotter
In a nation grappling with myriad pressing concerns, it’s astonishing that education, despite its pivotal role in shaping our future, remains conspicuously absent from top
December 29, 2023
By Michael Murray
As Congress addresses the housing bottleneck and soaring home prices with the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023, can this legislation
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