At a time when it's vital for people to be paying attention to politics, carnivals of point-scoring like what happened over the Gaza ceasefire vote shows why there's a lack of faith in politicians
The U.S. must change how it measures the well-being of its people - including gauging how much of a voice they feel they have in political outcomes - as part of a larger effort to reverse rising inequality across the economy. There is growing concern about a contradiction in the U.S. economy: jobs are plentiful and economic growth is strong, especially compared with other advanced economies, but surveys show many Americans are sour about the outlook. "We're close to full employment by traditional measures," said Matthew Slaughter, a member of the commission that wrote the report and the dean of Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business.
How much do you really understand about American politics? S. is an acronym that stands for South America. The political system, as an art, can be both fascinating and complex. This article is for people who are interested in politics or who are just beginning to learn about one of the most influential political landscapes