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Is Another Government Shutdown Possible?

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Congress is about to return from its month-long summer recess. They will be faced with the major task of passing a continuing resolution to fund […]

Stuff YOU Should Know

September 2, 2013 btwuser 0

The Latest in Syria btw has been reporting on the on-going violence in Syria between President Bashar al-Assad and those who oppose him. The latest […]

civil rights protestors during the March on Washington, 1963

50th Anniversary of a Civil Rights Milestone

August 23, 2013 btwuser 0

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

August 23, 2013 btwuser 0

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 […]

Stuff YOU Should Know: March on Washington 50th Anniversary Edition

August 23, 2013 btwuser 0

Commemorating the March People from all over the world will descend upon our nation’s capital between August 21 and August 28 to remember and celebrate […]

Who’s Ready for an All-Digital Classroom?

August 20, 2013 btwuser 0

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 […]

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August 20, 2013 btwuser 0

U.S. Embassies Closed On August 4, nineteen U.S. embassies and consulates (sometimes called diplomatic missions) were closed in response to feared attacks by al Qaeda. […]

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July 30, 2013 btwuser 0

Edward Snowden Awaits Fate in Russia Last month, btw reported on Edward Snowden, a former defense contractor for both the CIA and the National Security […]