A well-informed public is the best defense against bad public policy. Bad public policy hurts good people.
And you have a right to know about these policies before they hurt jobs, paychecks, benefits and families. InformationStation.org provides easy to understand tools like videos, one page Kitchen Table Economics lessons and infographics to employers across the country to help their employees become informed, involved and inspired citizens.
04/27/2022
Are you familiar with the Presidential pardon?
What is a Presidential Pardon? Recently, President Joe Biden issued the first pardons of his presidency. As outlined in Article II Section II of the Constitution of the United States, the President “shall have power…
04/20/2022
Do you know the three main methods of redistricting?
What is Redistricting? Every 10 years, the United States Census Bureau surveys Americans to produce data about our communities and economy. As outlined in Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the…
04/14/2022
What is a ballot measure and how do they actually work?
What Is A Ballot Measure? As you head into the voting booth on election day, not all of your decisions will be about candidates for political office. Some sections will ask your opinion on taxes,…
04/07/2022
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues overseas, you may hear governments around the world imposing various sanctions. But what are sanctions and how are they effective?
What are Sanctions? As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues overseas, you may hear governments around the world imposing various sanctions. But what are sanctions and how are they effective? Economic sanctions are…
03/30/2022
What is an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score and how will this impact a company's ability to conduct business?
What is an ESG Score? In recent years, large corporations have shifted their focus toward environmental sustainability and equality of outcome, rather than opportunity. Whether that means having a diverse board of executives, or measuring…
03/23/2022
Do you know how Justices are confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States?
How Do We Confirm a Supreme Court Justice? Since 2017, the Supreme Court has added three new faces. After the passing of Justices Scalia and Ginsberg, and retirement of Justice Kennedy, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney…
03/16/2022
Do you know the difference between a Caucus and a Primary? Learn more about election cycles and the roads American candidates take on the way to Election Day.
What’s the Difference Between a Caucus and a Primary? Election cycles in the United States seem to be never ending. As soon as one election ends, Americans, potential candidates, and the media begin looking ahead to the next vote.…
03/03/2022
Market corrections and bear markets are inevitable. But, what is a market correction?
What is a Market Correction? As the Russian invasion rages in Ukraine, the stock market here at home has been volatile. The S&P 500, for example, fell nearly 10 percent last week from its January…
02/23/2022
Twenty eight states within the U.S. are considered Right to Work states. But what does that actually mean, and how does it protect workers?
What is “Right to Work”? Twenty eight states within the U.S. are considered Right to Work states. But what does that actually mean, and how does it protect workers? States that have passed Right to Work…
02/16/2022
The stock market has seen major fluctuation over the past few years, but there’s one thing everyone has their eye on: cryptocurrency. But, what is cryptocurrency and how does it work?
What is Cryptocurrency and How Does it Work? The stock market has seen major fluctuation over the past few years, but there’s one thing everyone has their eye on: cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency was created as a form of digital currency…
02/10/2022
With supply chain issues, labor shortages, and inflation, this year's big game will be one Americans wish to forget.
Super Bowl Snackflation Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner. While most of us are not spending $6 million on a 30-second Super Bowl commercial advertisement, or $9,000 on a Super Bowl…
02/02/2022
As of December, there were 11 million job openings in the US—that's 4.6 million more positions than the number of people unemployed.
Data Shows 11 Million Job Openings in December A report recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals there were nearly 11 million job openings in the U.S. as of December—4.6 million more positions than the number of people…