Politics

4 November 2026

Elections settle who writes the budget

Elections determine who holds the pen when writing a budget, a reality that directly impacts household expenses like health insurance and food assistance. In 2026, the average monthly cost for marketplace health insurance rose to $178 after tax credits were…

3 November 2026

Local power remains the primary engine of community change

While national politics often centers on symbolic debates, 96 percent of the more than half a million elected officials in the United States serve at the local level. These positions, including school boards and city councils, hold the authority to…

2 November 2026

Local ballots hold more power than the presidency

Voters often fixate on presidential elections, yet the most significant influence on daily life resides in local positions like school boards, city councils, and water districts. While presidential contests are the floor of civic participation, local races represent the ceiling,…