There has been much debate and controversy over DEI policies in schools, businesses, and the government lately. In theory, at least, it may seem like a good idea to encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion – but what does it really… Read More
George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States, and he is the second presidential son to gain the office. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, was son to John Adams, the second president. Bush’s presidency was modeled… Read More
The SS United States is a historic ocean liner that is known for ferrying the actress Marilyn Monroe, the late President John F. Kennedy, and Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece Mona Lisa across the Atlantic Ocean. The ship also broke the… Read More
President Barack Obama created a government agency to deliver a “better government experience.” Relying on a small team of tech experts, this agency would streamline, solve, and enhance efficiency. It was called the United States Digital Service (USDS), and it’s… Read More
The recent, if short-lived, ban on TikTok showed an alarming amount of support for the Chinese-controlled social media platform – and a complete disregard for any potential threat. When it seemed likely the platform would shut down in January last… Read More
Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, was born William Jefferson Blythe III on Aug. 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father died in an automobile accident just three months before his birth. In high school, he took… Read More
Beyond their unique appearance, aardvarks are an unusual and fascinating species of mammal. They make their homes in different habitats primarily south of the Sahara Desert in Africa. Though they are often compared to pigs (the name aardvark means earth… Read More
Indiana is the latest conservative state to fight back against inappropriate materials being available to students in classrooms and libraries. Republican legislators introduced House Bill 1195 to ban obscene content in school literature. To put it simply, this is a… Read More
An intense feeling of deep affection, love is a fundamental and universal human emotion. However, it is much more than simply romance. Love extends to relationships between family, friends, pets, co-workers, and lovers alike, and Valentine’s Day is set aside… Read More
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to eliminate the Education Department (ED), something the president has long championed. But he may need Congress’ approval to make it stick. Still, the action raises many questions, especially since new… Read More
George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He had a close relationship with his family and later said, “Family is not a neutral word for me. It’s… Read More
“From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli” is how the US Marine Corps song starts. The Marines have historically been deployed over beaches in amphibious landings. According to the official History of the Marine Corps, in 1776,… Read More