
President Trump is forming a new, high-level committee to challenge the results of government scientists, who report that human activity is causing potentially catastrophic climate change. This, and other major issues of our day, beg the question -- is it ok to rely on science sometimes, for example when you take an Advil for a headache, but ignore it at other times?
Feb 25, 2019
5 min

Only seven states and Washington D.C have laws requiring that children receive basic immunizations. In recent years the "anti-vaxx" movement has lead to falling vaccination rates in some communities, and now, new measles outbreaks. It begs the question: Should there be a national vaccination law?
Feb 22, 2019
4 min

How young is too young to vote? Several states are considering laws that would lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 16. What do *you* think? Does that sound crazy or credible?
Feb 21, 2019
3 min

Should a VA doctor be allowed to recommend that their patient use medical marijuana? Current federal law classifies marijuana as being similar to heroin: "a high potential for abuse" with "no currently acceptable medical use." Do you agree with that?
Feb 18, 2019
4 min

"Can he do that? Does he have that power?" These are the big questions posed by President Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the southern US border. What happens next is all about you.
Feb 16, 2019
4 min

Should the US establish a "Space Force"? Countable brings you President Trump's proposal to Congress for a new branch of the US military, and asks: 'is this the right thing to do?'
Feb 14, 2019
6 min

"The Green New Deal," proposed this week by Congressional Democrats including millennial superstar Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), is an ambitious plan meant to lay the groundwork for a host of legislative initiatives to come. It is definitely a must-watch piece of legislation -- for reasons you may not have considered.
Feb 9, 2019
5 min

With women taking powerful positions in the modern military environment, one question is unavoidable: should female citizens register for the draft? The myriad answers to this question reveal something that's often hidden these days: thoughtful, engaged people may disagree.
Feb 7, 2019
5 min

In the absence of a real compromise about border security between Democrats and Republicans, President Trump has sent thousands more military troops to the southern US border. What do you think?
Feb 6, 2019
5 min

What is it that makes modern Americans fight tooth-and-claw over abortion? What does it say about us? Do tell...
Feb 4, 2019
4 min
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