Explainers Archive | Knowledge is Power

What are “Explainers?” An explainer article is 
a form of journalism or content marketing that breaks down complex news, technical topics, or abstract concepts into simple, easily digestible, and accurate information. Unlike traditional, time-sensitive news, explainers focus on answering “how” and “why” to provide context and background, often using Q&A formats, FAQs, or listicle structures. 

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The Dark Side of Ditching Clean Energy: Why a fossil fuel future is a step backwards

March 13, 2026

President Joe Biden was able to push us forward towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels. President Trump reversed…

Rules of Engagement, Explained: What they are, where they came from, and why they matter

March 7, 2026

Rules of engagement are military directives that govern when and how force can be used in war. Defense Secretary Pete…

Pushing back against hate: A guide to compassionate activism

February 25, 2026

Pushing back against hate today is more difficult than it has been in the past, with a country that’s divided,…

Systemic racism then and now: A brief history and explainer

February 16, 2026

Systemic racism is not about one person’s racism. It’s about how our institutions are built upon a foundation of racist…

Behind Bars: Understanding the alarming increase in incarceration rates in America

February 14, 2026

The United States has a mass incarceration problem. Our criminal justice system focuses on punishment instead of what actually works…

The Dangerous State of U.S. Politics: Causes and Solutions For the Polarization in Politics

February 13, 2026

The polarization in politcs has dug deep into many conversations. The political climate in the United States is increasingly heated…

The income and wealth gap in America: Why it keeps growing

February 12, 2026

The top 1% now holds more wealth than the entire bottom 90% combined. Here’s how we got here.

Deep State of mind: From 4chan s**tposts to mass political violence | A Resist Hate deep-dive into QAnon

February 10, 2026

QAnon originated on the internet message boards of 4chan. As it merged into mainstream politics, believers embraced a dark desire…

From democracy to police state: How it happens (and why it feels familiar)

February 8, 2026

When leaders call opponents “enemies” and due process an inconvenience, democracy is in danger. A hard look at how rhetoric,…

The hoodie and the Pentagon: The real story behind the “garage genius” legend

February 7, 2026

The “garage genius” story leaves out one key player: the Pentagon. Here’s what most people don’t know about Big Tech’s…

Women lost their reproductive rights. Here are rights they DO have.

February 6, 2026

Women lost their reproductive rights when Roe v. Wade was overturned. What rights do women still have (for now)?

The Only Rich Nation Without Universal Healthcare—Explained in 4 Minutes

February 5, 2026

A video explaining what universal healthcare is and why we’re the only ones without it—in less than 5 minutes.

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