Most of Congress wants to end the government shutdown. On its very first day in power, the new Democratic House Majority passed a bill to do just that. So why won't the Senate even bring it up? The answer: party politics.

DD2: Who Comes First - People or Party?

Political campaigns are like Victoria's Secret models: a swaggering fantasy of what perfection could be. Governing, on the other hand, is not sexy lingerie -- it's your Mom's underwear.

DD3: Your Mom's Underwear

Should President Trump be able to give his State of the Union Address as planned? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says no, not unless the partial government shutdown is resolved this week. Why? Because the speech is a huge security event -- and the agencies responsible for keeping it safe aren't fully funded.

DD10: State Of The Union?

President Trump's cabinet includes a bunch of officials who haven't been confirmed by the Senate -- and he's in no hurry to change that. Does that mean he's violating the constitution?

DD11: Is Trump's Cabinet Unconstitutional?

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

The Abortion Debate is Back -- Will it Ever End?!

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?

Military & Police: Is there a Difference?

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.

Women & The Draft: What Do You Think?

"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.

The Green New Deal matters -- for reasons you may not have considered

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?'

The Space Force:  Bold New Horizon? Or Massive Militarization of Space?

"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.

"Can he do that?" Trump's emergency declaration freaks people out

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?

Is Marijuana Like Heroin? Is it OK for Vets to Use Marijuana as Therapy?

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?

Is Sixteen Too Young to Vote?

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?

A National Vaccination Law?

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?

Is it OK to Cherry-Pick from Science?

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