While the state sets various rules -- such as for voting hours and identification requirements -- the actual election operation is handled at the local level. That’s where poll workers are hired, ...

According to a recent letter to the editor by the President and CEO of the Bill of Rights Institute, David J. Robb, this country needs civics teachers now more than ever. Given the current political ...

PROVIDENCE — A new University of Rhode Island poll shows alarmingly low levels of trust in all levels of government. Just 10 percent of Rhode Islanders said they have “a great deal” or “a lot” of ...

This is the 12th in a series of annual reports by Pew Research Center analyzing the extent to which governments and societies around the world impinge on religious beliefs and practices. The studies ...

Government restrictions on religion reached their highest levels ever in a key global survey this month, one that has been monitoring those trends for nearly two decades. Pew Research said this month ...

On Sept. 7, 1993, Vice President Al Gore presented his final report, “From Red Tape to Results: Creating a Government That Works Better and Costs Less” to President Bill Clinton in a ceremony on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. Most national media outlets have been busy trying to keep up with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Jul 25, 2025, 11:46am EDT Young woman holding a poster against ...