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How Super PACs Work

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Super PACs are a controversial new development in the United States system of elections and campaign finance. Read about the development and influence of Super PACs at HowStuffWorks.

Most Racist Countries in the World: A Global Look at Inequality

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Assessing racial equity globally is complex, involving policies, cultural attitudes and systemic issues that impact minority communities differently across regions.

Top 5 Countries for New Fathers

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These countries offer paternity leave policies to help fathers ease into their new role. Learn which countries make life easiest for new dads.

How Adoption Works

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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.

Who Owns the Beach? It Depends

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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.

How the Euro Works

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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.

How Fascism Works

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Fascism is a political system that strips away individual rights and glorifies the fascist state. Learn about fascism, fascist leaders and neo-fascism.

How Midterm Elections Work

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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?

What are credit default swaps?

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Credit default swaps are like insurance policies issued by banks and taken out by investors. Learn about credit default swaps and how CDSs can be risky.

How the U.S. Postal Service Works

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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.

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