Climate Change and the Refugee Crisis
The global refugee crisis is the most severe in years, with more people displaced than ever before. Conflict and war…
What is National News?
National news is a subfield of journalism that covers events, issues and developments with broad national implications. This can include…
The Importance of News Coverage
News coverage refers to the reporting and dissemination of news events, often through newspapers and television. It has a powerful…
What is an Exclusive Report?
An exclusive report is news coverage that a single journalist or media outlet gets sole access to and first dibs…
What is Political Unrest?
The term ‘political unrest’ is broadly defined, covering a broad range of events including demonstrations, strikes and violence. These events…
What is a Parliamentary Vote?
A parliamentary vote is a procedure that allows members of a legislative body to propose, amend, approve or reject legislative…
Working on a Political Campaign
A political campaign is an organized effort to elect a candidate or pass a ballot initiative. Every two years, thousands…
What Is a Financial Report?
A financial report is a detailed snapshot of a business’s finances over a certain period, such as a quarter or…
The Study of Foreign Policy
Foreign policy is the set of strategies chosen by a state to safeguard its national interests and achieve goals in…
How a Government Shutdown Affects Non-Essential Services
A government shutdown is triggered when Congress doesn’t pass appropriation bills funding federal agencies and programs for the upcoming fiscal…