International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day. It is a day to reflect on what human rights mean and why they are so important. Here, btw takes a closer look […]
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Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
The Changing Face of Umpires
When you think about a baseball game, what do you think of? Probably the players, home runs, maybe even the concessions. You might not give […]
The 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
In World War II, the United States and its allies fought against the Axis powers, which at war’s end included Germany and Japan. Did you […]
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. Nearly 1,400 people died in […]
President Trump Wants to Change the Census
The Commerce Department of the federal government is responsible for conducting a census of the United States’ population every ten years. Having an accurate number […]
Meet the New Pope!
On May 8, 2025, the College of Cardinals chose the 267th pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church–about 1.4 billion Catholics around the world. The […]
Cuba’s “Corcho” Rafts
Imagine that you are living in a country that’s facing a massive food shortage. You need to find a way to feed your family. You […]
Oceti Sakowin Fight for Ownership of the Black Hills
There is a long history of land treaties between the U.S. government and Indigenous Native American people. But did you know that some of these […]
Remembering President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Aside from being the longest-living […]