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.
Explainers and Educational Content
Best History of Venezuela (and Exxon) Lesson Ever
TikTok user unlearn16—and her chalkboard—present a history of Venezuela explainer.
How the shutdown broke America’s food chain — and what happens next
Cash-strapped farmers, gaps in the public safety net, and food inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what in the years to come.
Food Waste: The Climate Solution Sitting in Your Trash Can
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
10 effective things you can do after a pro-democracy protest
A non-political pro-democracy movement is urgently needed. It’s about every American—united—to protect the Constitution, freedom, and rule of law. Once a democracy starts to erode,...
Posse Comitatus Act Explained: Because who doesn’t love a good history lesson while watching tanks roll by?
This article looks at the details of both the Posse Comitatus Act and the Insurrection Act, their historical context, key provisions, and the implications they...
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Early data analyses after bail reform (Illinois eliminated cash bail in September 2023) show that jail populations declined with no uptick in failure-to-appear rates.
The Epstein Files Scandal: Overview and Explainer
Trump is caught up in the Epstein files scandal. One of the world’s most notorious sex traffickers, Jeffrey Epstein, had a dark opinion of Donald...
President Trump’s Battle With Federal Courts, Explained
The reasons why some courts have multiple judges and others have a single judge can be confusing. Here’s a guide to help understand what’s going...
These Ukrainian Women Bonded After Fleeing War. The U.S. May Send Them Back.
As changes to parole programs leave them in limbo, women working for organizations helping immigrants and refugees are worried about their own status, too.
What is a Constitutional Crisis? Are We in One?
History offers invaluable lessons about surviving constitutional crises. One takeaway is the importance of adherence to democratic norms and the rule of law.
