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
What is the Comstock Act?
The Comstock Act, an 1873 law that was never repealed, is back at the center of the abortion pill fight. Here's what it is, who...
Understanding Foreign Aid: How USAID Fosters Global Stability and Secures Our National Interests
Foreign aid is about 1% of the federal budget, but Americans think it's 26%. Here's what USAID actually did, who it employed, and why gutting...
What is Lying in State? Jimmy Carter Lies in State at the Capitol
President Jimmy Carter will be lying in state in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Learn what “lying in state” means.
Debt ceiling showdown: A fight for America’s financial fate
Learn about the debt ceiling: what it is, how it works, and what happens if it's reached.
Stop The Steal: Evolution and Activities of the Movement
The Stop the Steal movement has reshaped the political landscape in the United States, highlighting deep divisions regarding trust in...
To Serve or Not to Serve: Do Business Owners Have the Right to Refuse Service Based on Religious Beliefs?
In today’s diverse society, should businesses have the right to refuse service based on their owners' religious beliefs?
“In God, we trust”: A divine dilemma when government and faith go head-to-head
In the end, the government's job isn't to save our souls—it's to serve its citizens. All of them. And that, my friends, is the gospel...
Antifa is Not a Group: What is Antifa? — an Explainer
What is Antifa? A term frequently misused by people who don't understand that it’s an abbreviated version of “anti-fascist.” This short article defines and explains...
Why we should all be scared AF about Trump’s visit from Viktor Orbán
Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump share the same origin story. Orbán systematically dismantled the democracy of Hungary and has remained in power for 14 years.
U.S. involvement in Wars in the Middle East
Prior to the Israel-Hamas war, the Middle East has seen its fair share of wars. Most of which involved the United States.
