The Iowa Caucuses were conducted on Monday and signified the official start to the 2020 primary election process. If you’re not that involved in or informed about politics, then this process might be quite unfamiliar to you. Not to worry, this guide is intended to help introduce you to the primary process and why it is significant.

Awards season is here! The Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards have already passed, but the Oscars, which are more formally known as the Academy Awards and are granted for meritorious work in the film industry, are next Sunday, Feb. 9. If you’re interested in seeing at least one of these Oscar-nominated films before the event itself, here’s a list of the nominees for best picture this year, as well as some cost-effective ways to watch them