America Explained, Government Explained
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency dedicated to limiting the power of big business, protecting consumer rights and ensuring fair competition. It’s the reason you can buy what you want, when you want it – providing you have the...
America Explained, Government Explained
How do you know that the politicians you vote for will represent your interests in office – and not those of powerful corporations? Well, there’s a law for that, and an independent regulatory agency: the Federal Election...
Women and the American Story
Despite being on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Angela Davis went on to become an international symbol of resistance against social...
America Explained, Government Explained
Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn’t be more...
