Census Results Come In
This week’s Election Central post gives a summary of the new population data gathered from the most recent national Census.. Once a decade, the federal […]
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Civil Rights Leader Gloria Richardson Dies at 99
When you think of the leaders of the civil rights movement, you may first think of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, or John […]
The Group of 7 Meets in England
Last week was the 47th G-7 Summit. G-7 stands for the “Group of Seven,” and includes the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and […]
Biden Hosts Earth Day Climate Summit
This week’s Election Central post describes President Biden’s discussion with other world leaders about how to set policy to combat climate change. On Friday April […]
The 50th Anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy
Fifty years ago this month, the American table tennis team started a dialogue between American athletes and Chinese athletes that began a resumption of diplomacy […]
Stuff YOU Should Know
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 […]
The Nineteenth Amendment Turns 100
August 18, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment’s ratification to the Constitution. This amendment granted white women the right to vote. The […]
Stuff YOU Should Know
#NoCoronaSummerSlide It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the negative news about COVID-19 lately. That’s why it’s especially important to learn about amazing people […]
EU Allows Travelers . . . But Not From the U.S.
Planning a European vacation? Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that you will be able to take it anytime soon. That’s because the European Union (EU) has barred […]
What So Proudly We Hail: A Look at Independence Day
In a normal year, you might celebrate July 4th by attending a community fireworks show or participating in your town’s local parade. Since many of […]