A Century-Long Battle over the Equal Rights Amendment
While women’s rights are protected by the 1964 Civil Rights Act, not all of their rights are constitutionally guaranteed. Women in the United States won […]
Smithsonian Exhibit on Girls
March is Women’s History Month, marked by celebrations around the world honoring girls and women. A highlight of the month worldwide is International Women’s Day, […]
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Refugee Tragedy Refugees frequently cross the Bab al-Mandeb strait between the east coast of Africa and the west coast of the Arabian Peninsula. They look […]
Voting with Disabilities
This week’s Election Central post reports on the experiences of voters with disabilities in recent national elections. Usually when we talk about voter access, we […]
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Israel’s Mystery Oil Spill Israel is undergoing a massive cleanup effort after an oil spill in the Mediterranean Sea polluted the country’s beaches and coasts […]
Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
After travelling 470 million kilometers and spending nearly seven months in space, NASA’s Perseverance rover finally landed on Mars on February 18. This is the […]
Profiles in Black History: Jane Bolin
This week, btw continues to celebrate Black History Month by focusing on the lives and accomplishments of African Americans who may not have received as […]
Biden Introduces Immigration Plan
This week’s Election Central post provides new information on an immigration bill being considered in the U.S. Congress. During the Trump administration, immigration policies and […]
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Scholarships for the Next Generation of Latinx Leaders Internships can be a great way to learn about your future career path, and to make important […]
YOU DECIDE: Raising the Minimum Wage
Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. It can be difficult to survive on that amount of money, even for full-time workers. This […]