50th Anniversary of a Civil Rights Milestone
The modern civil rights movement in the United States is typically said to have occurred between 1955 and 1968. The start of mass public protests […]
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Photo Essay: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
One of the organizers of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was Bayard Rustin. Rustin was an activist for many social causes in […]
Who’s Ready for an All-Digital Classroom?
As students all over the country head back to school this month, educators are busy finding new ways to engage them in relevant and meaningful […]
National Holidays Around the World
How do you celebrate July 4th? You might display the Stars and Stripes on your front porch, or dress in red, white, and blue. You […]
National Security Vs. Privacy
In response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act, federal legislation that strengthened the federal government’s ability to gather […]
Spelling Bee Still a Big Deal
Arvind Mahankali, a 13-year-old from Bayside Hills, New York, successfully spelled the word knaidel to win the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee last month. Arvind […]
Boy Scouts Lift Membership Restriction
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) issued a statement last month announcing they would no longer deny membership to any youth based solely on sexual […]
New Testimony for the Benghazi Attacks
It has been eight months since the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was attacked and four people were killed, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. […]
A Changing Climate
The debate about global warming has been ongoing for many years. It seems to be when the U.S. experiences unseasonably warm or cold temperatures or […]
A Presidential Legacy
Last month, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened in Dallas, Texas. While it’s called a library, it is not a place where […]