The US government should give every baby $10,000, explained

A growing number of US workers say it’s becoming more difficult to save for retirement. What if the US government gave every baby $10,000 to invest in the stock market to solve the retirement crisis?

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What Happens When a Mother is Addicted to Meth?

In the United States, methamphetamine is making a comeback. My short documentary focuses on the drug’s frequently overlooked and arguably most vulnerable victims: children.

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The Pentagon's upcoming UFO report, explained

From Star Wars to the X Files and, most recently, Khloe Kardashian’s quest for alien life in Calabasas, UFOs have flooded pop culture for decades. It’s a very different story for politicians. Many have steered clear of this topic out of fear of being labeled tinfoil hat-wearing kooks … until now.

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The presidential debate spin room, explained

What is a spin room? Politico’s Chief Washington Correspondent, Ryan Lizza, talks to legendary campaign officials about why they come to the spin room, their strategy, and if it's obsolete in the age of social media.

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Democrats Are Stealing This Republican Campaign Strategy

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more and more Democrats are invoking a traditional Republican refrain: “freedom.” Many Democrats are borrowing the same (and successful) GOP messaging strategy ahead of the 2022 midterms.

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WFH in West Virginia: Trump country tries to lure newcomers

Governor Jim Justice is trying to pay people to move to West Virginia to spur the economy. But many existing residents are wondering why their needs are being ignored.

Published by Politico