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Remembering Henry Kissinger

December 14, 2023 btwadmin 0

Henry Kissinger, a prominent figure in American foreign policy for over 50 years, died at the age of 100 on November 29, 2023. He was […]

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The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google

September 20, 2023 btwadmin 0

When you open your phone or computer to search online, most likely you use Google Search. Many people even use the word google as a […]

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The Euro Goes Digital

May 31, 2023 btwadmin 0

The euro is the official currency of the European Union, or EU, and it has been around for almost 25 years. But now, the European […]

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Women’s History Month: Carol Moseley Braun 

March 30, 2023 btwadmin 0

Have you ever heard of Carol Moseley Braun? She served as a U.S. senator from 1993 to 1999. Braun was the first female African American […]

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2023 State of the Union Address

February 16, 2023 btwadmin 0

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, President Joe Biden delivered this year’s State of the Union address in front of a joint session of Congress. The […]

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Senator Mitch McConnell Makes History

January 19, 2023 btwadmin 0

The 118th Congress opened on January 3, 2023. Democrats and Republicans elect party leaders in the Senate and the House of Representatives at the start […]

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President Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act

January 17, 2023 btwadmin 0

On December 13, 2022, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bipartisan bill that protects same-sex and interracial marriages at the federal level. […]

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Disabilities and Citizenship

November 4, 2022 btwadmin 0

Do you know what it takes for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? Applying for citizenship is a rigorous ten-step process that includes filling […]

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Biden Announces Student Debt Relief Plan

September 1, 2022 btwadmin 0

Student loan debt is at an all-time high. Right now, the average public university student must borrow $32,880 to pay for a bachelor’s degree. As […]

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New York City Swears in New Mayor

January 12, 2022 btwuser 0

On December 31, 2021, Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor took his oath of office. Aside from being only the city’s second African American […]

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