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 […]
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Yosemite National Park Reopens
You’re probably excited about your favorite stores and restaurants opening back up again after many states have begun to relax their stay-at-home orders. National parks […]
Protests Occur Nationwide Following George Floyd’s Death
On May 25, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while he was being arrested. A bystander video taken while the arrest occurred shows Floyd, […]
No Free Money
The COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown has been a disaster for many small businesses in the United States. To help address this problem, the federal […]
When is the Right Time to Reopen?
To say that the global coronavirus pandemic has been devastating would be an understatement. Worldwide, nearly two million people are infected, with more than 120,000 […]
COVID-19 and the Economy
By now, you are hopefully adjusting to the “new normal” of self-isolation and social distancing. But what effect are all of these closed-down restaurants, bars, […]
AFTER THE FACT: Rosalind P. Walter
In the last few decades, the image of Rosie the Riveter has again become popular. You’ve likely seen “Rosie” on everything from T-shirts to buttons, […]
COVID-19: What is the Government’s Role?
This week’s story update on Election Central focuses on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and how the government plays a role in the problem. Depending on […]
What is the Iowa Caucus?
This week’s story update on Election Central teaches you about the Iowa caucus and how it works. For the past year–and more!–the nation has watched […]
29 Dead in Dual Mass Shootings
In a weekend of shocking bloodshed, two mass shootings occurred this past weekend within less than a day of each other: first in El Paso, […]