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Trump may be attacking higher education, but we can fight back with state power. Read how states can protect universities and their communities in this blog post now, including a salient case study!

There are thousands of governmental bodies in the United States. What is each level of government in charge of, and what are they not able to influence? Read our comprehensive guide to bodies of government in the United States now!

Why is American healthcare so bad, and how can we improve it? In this blog series about US healthcare, we’re exploring the quality of our care, public opinion about Medicare, and policies to improve our healthcare. Read about how we can fix the broken system of healthcare in the United States for better quality of care for all!

Why is American healthcare so expensive, and who is paying for medical care? In part 2 of our series America’s Healthcare Checkup, we’ll go over why healthcare costs are so expensive and how American insurance contributes to rising medical costs.

Why is American healthcare so complicated, and what policies need to change? In this blog series all about American healthcare, healthcare costs, insurance premiums, we’ll break down all you need to know about the American healthcare system and what policies we can put in place to fix it.

School Boards — What positions are on your local school board, what is a school board, and why are they important? Learn about educational policy and how it's shaped by these local officials in our new blog.

Education Policy in 2024 — Read our policy review of the state of education, school boards, and education policy positions for Biden and Trump this election year.

What do organizations need to know about finance law on the campaign trail? Start here for a beginner’s primer on organization-specific campaign finance rules.

What are the talking points associated with gun control, and why is gun control important? Read our breakdown of the different angles and policy concerns associated with gun violence prevention now.

Gun control is a huge policy concern for many Americans. How do you address gun violence prevention while campaigning? Read our tips on making your messaging regionally specific, the language and terminology, and the nuances of this policy issue.

The Supreme Court has made some major decisions in 2023 that affect a variety of policy issues. Read our breakdown of the 2023 Supreme Court rulings here.

California’s RHNA process seeks to address the lack of affordable housing and the historically broken housing infrastructure. But will it be enough? Read our policy breakdown here.

How does NIMBYism manifest in San Diego, and what prevents affordable housing? Check our breakdown of how policies ensure high housing prices and drive out affordability.

Student loan forgiveness is a huge issue for many Americans, with debt reaching new heights each year. The Supreme Court’s decision will guide what happens when it comes to how policies evolve regarding loan forgiveness - read about how.