Tag: Explained
Iran’s protest movement, explained – Vox
For nearly three months, protests have gripped Iran — protests that have not only been surprisingly durable, but also led primarily by women.
On [...]
The GOP’s attacks on BlackRock’s ESG targets, explained
Republicans have found a new front in the culture war. For months, Republicans have been attacking ESG, the financial shorthand for how some compan [...]
The GOP push to roll back the military’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, explained
This year, Congress’s annual defense bill, a must-pass measure that authorizes military spending for the next year, includes a unique provision.
T [...]
Trump’s tax documents and what Congress can do with them, explained
After three contentious years, the Congressional Ways and Means Committee can finally get its hands on former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. [...]
Congress’s same-sex marriage bill, briefly explained
Congress could soon pass historic protections for same-sex marriage, offering a critical safeguard if the Supreme Court were to overturn its 2015 d [...]
Kari Lake’s election denialism in Arizona, explained
Kari Lake, the defeated Republican nominee for Arizona governor who was the most prominent 2022 candidate running on former President Donald Trump’ [...]
Senator Cory Booker’s new bill to rein in Big Meat, explained
The process of factory farming nearly 10 billion land animals per year is a risky business, but when something goes wrong it’s often taxpayers — [...]
Relative Strength Index (RSI) Defined and Explained
Relative Strength Index – Talking Points:What is Relative Strength Index (RSI)?How do you calculate Relative Strength Index?What does the Relative St [...]
The drama over Rick Scott’s challenge of Mitch McConnell for Republican leader, explained
After a disappointing midterms cycle for Republicans, Rep. Kevin McCarthy isn’t the only one facing pushback from his own caucus.
In the Senate, M [...]
Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker of the House, briefly explained
Kevin McCarthy has long wanted to be speaker of the House, and will likely be one step closer to that goal following Tuesday’s House GOP leadership [...]
Mass shootings and America’s unique gun violence problem, explained
A University of Virginia student allegedly shot and killed three university football players and wounded two other individuals, including one who r [...]
Young voters’ impact on the 2022 midterms, briefly explained
When President Joe Biden touted the Democrats’ better-than-expected performance in the midterms, he had a special shout-out for young voters: “I es [...]
What is Leverage in Forex? Forex Leverage Explained
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021Many people are attracted to forex trading due to the amount of leverage that brokers provide. Leverage allo [...]
Democrats’ midterms wins in Michigan and other state legislatures, explained
Contests for control of state legislatures were even more consequential than usual this midterms cycle, with abortion rights and election security [...]
2022 midterm elections results, explained in charts and maps
Tuesday’s congressional elections ended up being far closer than many political analysts expected, and with many ballots yet to be counted in key c [...]