British Election Upset
On June 8, the United Kingdom held a general election, with surprising results. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party lost 12 seats in the UK’s Parliament, which means they also lost their majority. The Labour Party, on the other hand, gained nearly 30 seats. So what does this mean for Britain, especially with Brexit looming? […]
Photo Essay: Women’s March on Washington
The day after President Trump’s inauguration, hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children came to march in the streets of Washington, D.C. (as well as in other cities in the United States and around the world). Called the Women’s March on Washington, the public protest was designed as a way to speak out against […]
Election Central: Inauguration Day
Today on the Election Central Web site there is information on the big Inauguration Event happening in Washington, D.C. Today, Donald J. Trump officially becomes the 45th president of the United States. There are many things happening in the nation’s capital city today–much ceremony and important speeches given. Even if you are in class–and your social studies […]
What Happened on Election Night?
One of the most surprising things about Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday night was that few people expected it: almost all of the polls leading up to the election predicted that Hillary Clinton would be the decisive winner. So why did they get their predictions so wrong? Exit polls are a national survey of voters. […]
2016 Election Night Time Line
Tonight, on the Election Central Web site, we are keeping track of the ongoing presidential election results as each state poll closes and the number of electoral votes are counted. We’ll be updating our time line throughout the night–and tomorrow (if needed?). So keep checking back and refresh your link to learn the latest. To learn […]
Election Central’s Classroom Connection
Did you know that the Election Central Web site offers you the chance to voice your opinion on political issues? Last week, Election Central’s main story focused on the Classroom Connection Online Submission form that just went live to help you watch and react to the upcoming first national presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. […]
The Largest Protected Area on Earth
There is a cluster of uninhabited islands and coral reefs located in the Pacific Ocean that collectively make up the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. This land and the waters that surround it currently encompasses around 140,000 square miles. Last month, President Obama announced that he has signed legislation to expand its boundaries to the north […]
Information About the Clinton Foundation
This week, over on the Election Central Web site, we examine some information about the Clinton Foundation and how it has recently become a point of controversy in the 2016 presidential election. In 1997, while still president of the United States, Bill Clinton created a charitable organization. Its original purpose was to fund raise for […]
Zika: A Closer Look
A few years ago, after the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, btw brought you a story that gave you the basics of the virus news. With more news reports of the Zika virus in Miami, Florida and a number of cases in Puerto Rico, we offer you information that will help you better understand […]
2016 Summer Olympic Games Preview
It’s been a year since btw explored the notion of a changing attitude toward the Olympic Games. As the Rio Summer Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony will begin tomorrow, August 6, let’s take a closer look at the preparation for the Games, the arrival of athletes and spectators, and what to expect once all the competitions get under way. […]