Stacker | Expert stories on politics, government, and world events

Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Government & Politics

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

Government & Politics

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Youth drug use is down, but overdoses have risen. One town’s schools have a possible solution

The town of Fort Kent.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

Military

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Politics

Government & Politics

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

Government & Politics

What Americans think about election policy and how the 2026 elections will go

People heading to a polling place South Oldham Middle School in Crestwood, Kentucky, USA.

Government & Politics

Four years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno attending at the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing for NASA's National Institute of Standards and Technology nominees.

Government & Politics

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

World

Portugal cleared hundreds of thousands of immigration files. What the backlog means for expats now

Person holding a Portuguese passport.

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

View of a street in downtown Stockton with a tall metallic sign with the city name vertically displayed in 2026.

Portugal's golden visa moved from property to private capital. Here's what changed.

An aerial view of the Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal.

Portugal put golden visa renewals online. The paper trail still matters.

Aerial view from Miradouro da Graca viewing point in Lisbon, Portugal.

What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care

A young boy playing with block toys in the corner of a room.

Government & Politics

States where the most Jan. 6 rioters have been arrested

During the Capitol attack, Jacob Chansley, shirtless and wearing a horned helmet and a fur hat with his face painted in red, white, and blue, yells while holding an American flag with a spear attached top the end and a megaphone.

Social Issues

Famous student protests from around the world

A split screen with three photos, including protestors marching with signs that say we condone sit-ins, a woman running in a marathon while men try to stop her, and a person standing in front of military tanks.

Social Issues

Gender-neutral names: A rising trend with surprisingly deep roots

A group of five parents are sat and each one is holding their little child.

News

As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human

Students in Daniel Thompson’s earth science class at Ron Clark Academy learning about weather and water.

News

One state radically boosted new teacher pay – and upset a lot of teachers

Kindergarten teacher Kristin Allbritton, wearing pink, monitors her class on the playground at Mayflower Elementary School.

Social Issues

From phones to special feathers: The most common and unique items forgotten in Ubers

A gnome in the grass.

Social Issues

Record-breaking heat is here: How to have a cool summer pool party anyway

Little girl on pool inflatable.

Government & Politics

What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for college students, higher education

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

News

How a Supreme Court ruling could affect a case involving police abuse of youth

Protesters gather outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2023 in response a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin.

News

Remote vs. in-office: How cybersecurity threats compare

Businessperson with tablet in front of a desktop computer.