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A political debate is an intense argument, discussion or confrontation between people in a public setting. The goal of political debate is to reach a common understanding of complex issues, promote informed choices, and encourage civic engagement. The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) is an independent nonpartisan organization that oversees the annual general election presidential […]

Breaking news is a term used to describe events that are occurring in real time and require immediate reporting. These kinds of stories can impact large numbers of people and may have implications for future events, as they are happening. News organizations must balance their need to report breaking news quickly with the responsibility for […]

A state of emergency gives broad powers to the government in response to an acute crisis. It allows the government to bypass a lot of normal procedures and rapidly deploy resources and personnel. States of emergencies can be declared by both the national and local governments, but they usually give more sweeping power to the […]

The inflation rate is the percentage increase in prices over a specific period. To calculate inflation, you need a start and an end date and data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures average changes in prices nationwide. The formula is a simple one: take the CPI’s starting cost for a good or service […]

A political campaign is an organized effort to elect a candidate for office, or pass a ballot initiative. Political campaigns take place in every state and local jurisdiction, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small, local operations with two or three volunteers, and others are national or statewide operations that may […]

Investing in the stock market can be an effective way to build wealth over time. But it’s important to understand how the market works before diving in. This article provides an overview of the basics, including terms and lingo you may hear. The earliest stock markets developed as places where entrepreneurs could raise money to […]

The President of the United States is elected by electors through a complicated system involving state primaries and caucuses. Each party has its own rules for how these contests are conducted. The winners then go head-to-head in the general election, which is held on November 6. The candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes […]

When armed conflict breaks out, observers often raise the prospect of a diplomatic solution. But these talks are far from automatic, and they can take a long time to produce results. They entail a grueling process of persuading conflict parties to compromise and make concessions, especially when they’re losing. And, as the experience of past […]

Current events are newsworthy topics that are happening right now. They can be local, national or international and have an immediate impact. Often times they spark debate and discussion and may impact the future. These are the types of topics that are most likely to be covered in news sources such as newspapers, magazines and […]

An economic forecast is an estimate of future national output, used for planning and decision making. It is one of the key inputs to monetary and fiscal policy. Economists use a wide range of approaches to produce forecasts. At the low end are judgmental methods that rely on the experience and understanding of individual forecasters, […]