March 1, 2013 | 4:00 PM | By Matthew Green
U.S. Debt Explained in Three Great Animations
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Matthew Green runs KQED’s News Education Project, a new online resource for educators and the general public to help explain the news. The project lives at kqed.org/lowdown. View all posts by Matthew Green →
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Why America Stopped Making Its Own Clothes
Try this on for size: In 1960, an average American household spent over 10 percent of its income on clothing and shoes – equivalent to roughly $4,000 today. The average person bought fewer than 25 garments each year. And about … Read More
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10 of the Biggest Government Leaks in U.S. History
Edward Snowden, who leaked information to reporters earlier this month about the U.S. National Security Administration’s classified surveillance program, follows in the footsteps of a long line of government informants who have shared top secrets with the press and helped … Read More
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Who Made Your T-Shirt? The Hidden Cost of Cheap Fashion
Everyone likes a good deal. And for that reason, most of us have flocked to clothing stores like H&M and Old Navy for the unbelievably cheap and expansive selection they offer. T-shirts for five bucks; jeans and dresses for … Read More
- How Does the Government Spend Your Tax Dollars?
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Explaining the NSA Spy Plan: A Media Roundup
For news hounds and conspiracy theorists alike, the past few days have been about as good as it gets. A series of groundbreaking news stories, one published by the British paper The Guardian, the second by the The Guardian and … Read More
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