January 2025
February 2025
Dutch Pension Reform: Mandatory Referendum Proposed
The Dutch NSC and BBB parties proposed a mandatory referendum on the new pension system, allowing participants to vote on the transition, raising concerns about administrative burden, legal challenges, and political feasibility.
Dutch Pension Reform: Mandatory Referendum Proposed
The Dutch NSC and BBB parties proposed a mandatory referendum on the new pension system, allowing participants to vote on the transition, raising concerns about administrative burden, legal challenges, and political feasibility.
Progress
52% Bias Score
IRS Free File Program Sees Increased Usage, Extended Through 2029
The IRS Free File program, a public-private partnership offering free federal tax filing to those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, processed 2.9 million returns through May 11, 2025, a 7.3% increase from the same period in 2024; the program will continue through 2029.
IRS Free File Program Sees Increased Usage, Extended Through 2029
The IRS Free File program, a public-private partnership offering free federal tax filing to those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, processed 2.9 million returns through May 11, 2025, a 7.3% increase from the same period in 2024; the program will continue through 2029.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico on Federal Documents; International Impact Limited
President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" on federal documents; however, this change only applies within the U.S. and does not compel international recognition, as evidenced by Mexico's counter-proposal.
Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico on Federal Documents; International Impact Limited
President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" on federal documents; however, this change only applies within the U.S. and does not compel international recognition, as evidenced by Mexico's counter-proposal.
Progress
60% Bias Score
U.S. Housing Market: Imperfections, Not Crisis
A Cato at Liberty blog series challenges the prevailing narrative of a U.S. housing crisis, presenting data on increasing home sizes, stable work hours needed to afford rent (until 2019), and rising household incomes to argue that housing affordability has improved despite market imperfections.
U.S. Housing Market: Imperfections, Not Crisis
A Cato at Liberty blog series challenges the prevailing narrative of a U.S. housing crisis, presenting data on increasing home sizes, stable work hours needed to afford rent (until 2019), and rising household incomes to argue that housing affordability has improved despite market imperfections.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Bipartisan Bill to Relocate Federal Agencies Out of Washington, D.C.
Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced a bill to move certain federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., to states that better serve their needs, creating a competitive bidding process for other states to host them, with exceptions for national security agencies.
Bipartisan Bill to Relocate Federal Agencies Out of Washington, D.C.
Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced a bill to move certain federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., to states that better serve their needs, creating a competitive bidding process for other states to host them, with exceptions for national security agencies.
Progress
64% Bias Score
UK Government Ousts Competition Watchdog Chair Over Growth Concerns
UK government ministers ousted Marcus Bokkerink, chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing insufficient focus on growth; interim replacement is Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK boss. This follows CMA decisions blocking mergers and attracting criticism from businesses.
UK Government Ousts Competition Watchdog Chair Over Growth Concerns
UK government ministers ousted Marcus Bokkerink, chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing insufficient focus on growth; interim replacement is Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK boss. This follows CMA decisions blocking mergers and attracting criticism from businesses.
Progress
52% Bias Score
77 Arrested at London Palestine Solidarity Protest
77 people were arrested at a London Palestine solidarity protest on Saturday, with prominent activists Benjamin Jamal and Chris Nineham among those charged with violating police-imposed march restrictions, sparking accusations of government overreach and silencing of dissent.
77 Arrested at London Palestine Solidarity Protest
77 people were arrested at a London Palestine solidarity protest on Saturday, with prominent activists Benjamin Jamal and Chris Nineham among those charged with violating police-imposed march restrictions, sparking accusations of government overreach and silencing of dissent.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Gold-Silver Ratio Widens Dramatically: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook
The gold-to-silver ratio, historically around 15:1, has dramatically increased to approximately 90:1, driven by factors including silver's byproduct status in metal refining and differing market dynamics. The US prioritizing gold over silver during WWII further illustrates these disparities.
Gold-Silver Ratio Widens Dramatically: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook
The gold-to-silver ratio, historically around 15:1, has dramatically increased to approximately 90:1, driven by factors including silver's byproduct status in metal refining and differing market dynamics. The US prioritizing gold over silver during WWII further illustrates these disparities.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Inaugural Address: Lessons in Leadership from Past Presidents
Donald Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States, following a campaign exceeding half a billion dollars, is marked by his inaugural address echoing themes of unity and ambition from past presidents, offering timeless leadership lessons.
Trump's Inaugural Address: Lessons in Leadership from Past Presidents
Donald Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States, following a campaign exceeding half a billion dollars, is marked by his inaugural address echoing themes of unity and ambition from past presidents, offering timeless leadership lessons.
Progress
48% Bias Score
UK Study Shows High Stress Levels Among Working Parents
A UK study by Bright Horizons reveals that 32% of female and 26% of male working parents report very high stress levels, impacting workplace productivity, and that 73% of respondents would consider employer family support when seeking promotions or new jobs.
UK Study Shows High Stress Levels Among Working Parents
A UK study by Bright Horizons reveals that 32% of female and 26% of male working parents report very high stress levels, impacting workplace productivity, and that 73% of respondents would consider employer family support when seeking promotions or new jobs.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Denies Talks on Devolving Crown Estate to Wales
The Welsh government is lobbying the UK government to devolve the Crown Estate's more than £603 million of land in Wales, but a UK minister denies any discussions have taken place, creating tension between the two governments and possibly hindering offshore wind development.
UK Denies Talks on Devolving Crown Estate to Wales
The Welsh government is lobbying the UK government to devolve the Crown Estate's more than £603 million of land in Wales, but a UK minister denies any discussions have taken place, creating tension between the two governments and possibly hindering offshore wind development.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
Progress
40% Bias Score