The Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Order to Limit Voting by Mail
President Trump has made concerns about voter fraud a highlight of his administration. Over the past few months, the president has used executive orders calling […]
Government
Celebrate Constitution Week
On September 17, the United States celebrates an important anniversary. On that date in 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention added their signature to a document […]
A Summary of Some August Primary Results
It’s not November yet, but election season has begun. On Tuesday, August 5, 2026, a round of primary elections occurred across the country.In some cases, the outcomes may provide insight into which candidates and political strategies […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]
Afghanistan’s Internet Blackout
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to find that you no longer have access to the Internet. Neither do your parents, classmates, or teachers. […]
Mark Carney Elected Canadian Prime Minister
On April 28, 2025, Canada held a federal election. The election was very close, and no party was able to win a majority of seats […]
Black History Month: Biden’s Pardon of Marcus Garvey
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This week btw examines the life of […]
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship is the principle that anyone born on American soil is guaranteed U.S. citizenship—with only a few specific exceptions. This right is guaranteed under […]
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minors Online
The U.S. Senate passed two bills to increase the protection of children and teens online. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the Children and […]
Women’s History Month: Women Airforce Service Pilots
At the height of World War II, more than 1,000 women volunteered for U.S. military jobs that women had never held. They were aviation pioneers […]