Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
On August 25, 2026, country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. Parton is remembered for her classic songs, such as “I […]
Stuff You Should Know
After the Fact: Remembering Queen City
If you have traveled to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital city, you may have visited landmarks such as the White House, the National Mall, a Smithsonian museum, or Arlington Cemetery. But one place that you can no […]
France’s Social Media Ban Fails
How much time do you spend on social media every week? Studies show that about three-fourths of American teenagers use social media every day. One-third of those teenagers admit that […]
Nicaraguan President Cancels Election
In the United States, term limits control how long a president can be in office. According to the Constitution’s Twenty-second Amendment, a president can serve no more […]
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 […]
Great Britain’s New Prime Minister
A little over a decade ago–in June 2016–the British people voted to leave the European Union. Since that event (often referred to Brexit, or “British exit”), the country has […]
America’s Birthdays: Past and Present
Have you ever celebrated a “milestone” birthday: a birthday that had special importance or significance? July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s semiquincentennial–the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This “milestone” birthday will […]
History of Juneteenth
President Abraham Lincoln declared an end to slavery in the United States with the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Following the Union army’s success at […]
YOU DECIDE: Repainting the Reflecting Pool Blue?
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.’s National Mall is one of the most famous landmarks in the country. It was built in 1922, after the […]
The First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the leader of the Church of England. It is a role that has existed for millennia; longer than the British Crown. 106 […]