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#150 - Cheating On The Budget

Shift Spending Categories: Move certain expenditures from the regular budget to "off-budget" accounts, such as special funds or trusts, making it appear as though the official budget is smaller. Example: Military spending reclassified as "emergency funding" or "contingency operations."

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#149 - Free Press

Investigates and exposes corruption, abuses of power, and wrongdoing in both public and private sectors. Keeps the government and other institutions accountable.

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#147 - What Is Civics Anyway?

Familiarity with the platforms, values, and track records of candidates and political parties. Ability to evaluate campaign promises and distinguish between rhetoric and realistic policy proposals.

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#144 - Army Smart

Diversity & Inclusion Training – Programs designed to address gender biases and increase the number of women in leadership positions.

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#142 - Advocacy and Representation

Focus on Marginalized Groups: Liberals prioritize advocacy for historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, including racial minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, immigrants, and low-income communities.

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#141 - End-of-Life Planning and Care

Right to Die & Assisted Suicide: Liberals generally support medical aid in dying (physician-assisted suicide) for terminally ill patients, arguing that individuals have the right to choose how and when they die to avoid prolonged suffering. They back policies allowing states to legalize euthanasia under strict guidelines.

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#140 - Intergenerational Relationships

Liberals tend to support a broad definition of family that includes non-traditional family structures, such as blended families, same-sex couples raising children, and chosen family networks. They emphasize inclusivity and flexibility in defining intergenerational relationships.

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#139 - Elder Abuse and Fraud Prevention

Liberals favor increased government oversight and regulation to prevent elder abuse, particularly in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and financial institutions. They advocate for stricter laws and enforcement against fraud, neglect, and exploitation.

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#137 - Access to Technology

Liberals generally support government intervention to expand access to technology, particularly for underserved communities, believing that technology is a right rather than a privilege.

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#136 - Legal and Estate Planning

The liberal and conservative perspectives on legal and estate planning reflect their broader views on government involvement, taxation, individual rights, and wealth distribution.

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#135 - Long-Term Care

Government Role: Liberals tend to advocate for a strong government role in ensuring access to affordable and quality long-term care for all, emphasizing it as a right rather than a privilege.

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