The Truth About Uranium One

Nov 3, 2024 | Explainers

This is an “Outside Explainer” about the 2010 uranium deal republicans are using to muddy the waters about Russian connections. It comes from the respected factchecking organization, FactCheck.org. Now that the republican-chaired House committees on...

Money Laundering & the Special Counsel

Oct 25, 2024 | Explainers

This is an “Outside Explainer” about Money Laundering from the National Public Radio, a radio news outlet with an internet presence. The article discusses illegal money handling (it’s not as simple as you might think) and the interest the Special...

Climate Change Explained

Sep 22, 2024 | Explainers

This is an “Outside Explainer” on Climate Change from the New York Times, a news outlet covering events of the world. While we might wish a science topic like this to be above politics and beyond the destructive reach of the Trump administration, of course...

Federal Debt Ceiling Explained

Sep 5, 2024 | Explainers

This is an “Outside Explainer” on the U.S. Federal Debt Ceiling from NPR, a news outlet covering events of the world. There’s a 3+ minute video plus (sort of) simple answers to 9 questions at the link. For more depth plus links to other outside...

DACA Explained

Sep 5, 2024 | Explainers

An “Outside Explainer” on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) from CNN, a news outlet covering events of the world. For the short version, watch the pesky 2 minute video at the link. For more depth plus links to other outside sources, read the...

Protest Group Glossary

Aug 20, 2024 | Explainers

An “Outside Explainer” from CNN, a cable news outlet covering events of the world. Click here for the discussion: http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/16/us/glossary-of-political-rhetoric-terms/index.html This “Outside Explainer” is part of an occasional...

Where is Guam and why is North Korea threatening it?

Aug 10, 2024 | Explainers

An “Outside Explainer” from The Guardian, a British news outlet covering events of the world. Click here for the discussion: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/guam-where-why-north-korea-threatening-it This “Outside Explainer” is...

Laws vs. Regulations … and Why the Difference Matters

Aug 3, 2024 | Explainers

By RT, IndivisibleSB Staff Writer The term “laws” is commonly used to describe the overall system of rules enforced by society to govern behavior. When used in this sense, our laws include the rules made by Congress or other legislative bodies, e.g., state...
Emoluments (it’s juicier than you think)

Emoluments (it’s juicier than you think)

Jul 26, 2024 | Explainers, Uncategorized

Who knew a dry subject like “Emoluments” (according to Webster: the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites) could be interesting? The history involves live lions, a gold box with 408 diamonds, elephant...

Who are the Attorneys General?

Jul 23, 2024 | Explainers

by RC, IndivisibleSB Staff Writer What exactly is an Attorney General? The United States Attorney General (AG) is a member of the president’s Cabinet of close advisors, most of whom are termed “Secretaries” of departments. The AG heads the Department of Justice (DOJ)...