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The Spill: The Rusty Moon Mystery
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The Mystery of the Rusty Moon A lot of interest…
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What’s Inflation and Is It a Normal Part of Society?
The United States is set to become an inflation nation, but what does that mean?
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed multi-trillion-dollar…
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The 20th Amendment: How Long Does a Lame Duck Need?
With the 20th Amendment, outgoing politicians don’t have quite as long to move out as they once did.
What is so important about the 20th Amendment to the…
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Polls – Scientific Predictions or Basic Guesses?
Polls often make or break political campaigns. How reliable are they, and what does history show us?
Polls have long been considered the mathematical equivalent of “make…
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Presidential Debates – Making or Breaking Campaigns
With the 2020 presidential debates coming up, what can we expect to see by looking at history?
Many voters look forward to the presidential debates every four…
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Lessons From MLK: No Peace, No Justice
If those who want racial justice want to succeed, they will have to cut ties with insurrectionists.
It has been common to see and hear in all…
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The Spill: Eyes on the Back of a Cow
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The Cows Have Eyes Have you heard the saying that…
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The Right to Federal Funding: Is It Constitutionally Protected?
Trump threatens the funding of states that refuse to stop the riots, and NY plans to sue.
President Trump wants to cut funding to states that will…
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9/11 Then and Now: From Patriots to Protesters
Nearly 20 years later, the lessons of Sept. 11, 2001 are all but forgotten.
On September 11, 2001, when the Twin Towers went up…
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China v Hollywood – The Almighty Yuan
What’s more important: free speech or Chinese money?
How far is America willing to take political correctness and…
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Athens: What It Takes to Build a Successful Society
Protesting and rioting is easy – actually building a better society takes work.
America has seen many protests in recent weeks, and there…
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How Mail-In Voting Will Impact the 2020 Election
Controversy has been brewing over the realities of universal mail-in voting as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s the risk?
The country has been trying to figure out how to…
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Apple and Tesla Split – What Is a Stock Split?
Does it really make the company more affordable to investors?
What a difference six months make in the stock market.…
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McGuire Or Maguire? Whoever Gave Us Labor Day, Thank You!
Some folks say Peter J. McGuire started Labor Day and others give Matthew Maguire the credit.
For many Americans, Labor Day is a much-appreciated three-day weekend,…
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Is Toxic Media to Blame for the Political Divide?
Americans no longer trust journalists to give them the news without bias.
The number-crunching pollsters at Gallup are saying 86% of respondents…
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The Spill: Monkey Shortage
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COVID Vaccine Crisis: Test Monkey Shortage Countries around the world…
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Mao’s Red Guard and Today’s Young Protesters
Today’s protests are nothing new – we’ve seen this thought policing before.
Throughout history, tyrannies have been built on a passionate youth…
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Slavery: It’s as Old as Civilization Itself
Slavery has been around since the earliest civilizations – and it still exists today.
From the earliest civilizations, people have taken others as slaves.…
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Trump v Biden: What do Their Acceptance Speeches Reveal?
What kind of future did the two candidates promise to the American people?
It’s official – Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the…
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The Israel-Palestine Conflict: What’s This All About, Anyway?
When two peoples call the same land home, conflict is bound to occur.
President Donald Trump recently announced a peace agreement with Israel…
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To Concede or Not? That Is the 2020 Question
In 2016, Clinton was all about conceding – what changed?
Hillary Clinton has recently told Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden…
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Why History Matters
Why is the preservation of history so important? Here are a couple of reasons why we must protect and maintain history.
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Black Americans and the Police: What Do They Really Want?
Black Lives Matter claims that the black community wants the police defunded – but a new poll reveals the truth.
The movement to “defund the police” is gaining popularity –…
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The Power of the Vice Presidency
The job isn’t what it used to be.
“I am Vice President. In this I am nothing, but…
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The Spill: Wisconsin Riots
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Riots Break Out in Wisconsin Wisconsin has become the newest…
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War and Peace: Ending Conflict Once and For All
What can the two world wars teach us about conflict and bullies?
History is full of war all over the world in…
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Is the Time Right for Schools to Reopen?
Misinformation and panic take control of the debate, but not all the data comes to the same conclusion.
For the last few months, policymakers have debated one another…
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Political National Conventions and Why They Matter
What goes on at national conventions, and why are they considered critical for America’s political parties?
Officially, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are presidential nominating…
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Prohibition: A Failed Experiment in Social Control
For years, various groups thought that outlawing alcohol would make people behave better. They were wrong.
Alcohol is highly regulated in the United States today, but…
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Lewis and Clark: The Fathers of Westward Expansion
Had the Lewis and Clark expedition never mapped the west, the nation would probably look much different today.
When the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory from France…
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The Economics of Kamala Harris
If Biden wins, Harris could end up president – what would that mean for the economy?
Should former Vice President Joe Biden win the presidential election…
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The Spill: Biden Called Up
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Biden Named As Democrat Nominee for President It’s official. The…
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Will Kamala Harris’ Past Help or Hinder Biden?
Kamala overcame her controversial past to join the Senate, but can she handle national scrutiny as Biden’s running mate?
Kamala Harris, the junior senator from California, has been chosen…
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The Founding Cities of the West
Western civilization started in Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome.
Did you know that “democracy” comes from Greek and means…
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Trump’s Pardon: Susan B. Anthony Remembered
“There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.” - Susan B. Anthony
August 18 marks 100 years since the ratification of the…
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The Vote That Saved Suffrage
In 1920, the right for women to vote hinged on a single man in Tennessee. He listened to his mother, and the rest is history.
In the United States, the right to vote is shared…
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The 19th Amendment and Women’s Suffrage
Women fought for nearly 100 years before winning the right to vote.
“Everybody counts in applying democracy. And there will never be…
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Remembering Victory Over Japan, 75 Years Later
75 years ago, Japan surrendered, ending WWII – but peace came at a terrible price.
December 7, 1941, started out like any other Sunday at…
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The Spill: Harris-Biden Ticket
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Kamala Harris to Run for Vice President It’s taken quite…
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Kamala Harris – Biden’s New Running Mate
Harris is the first woman of color to be named on a presidential ticket.
The Democrats’ presidential candidate Joe Biden has finally announced who…
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Joe Biden Has a Plan for Taxes
The former vice president plans on some big spending if he wins the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Joe Biden wants to spend a lot…
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The Biden Ticket Nears Completion
Who is on Joe Biden’s shortlist of potential VP picks, and what will each provide to his campaign?
Joe Biden is likely to be the Democrat who challenges…
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The Mask Debate: Politicized and Without True Consensus
Health precautions have become politicized in our era of political polarization, why is this the case?
Then and Now Early into the onset of the COVID-19…
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China Sends Mysterious Seeds Around the World
Why are people getting these packets, and what should they do about it?
Thousands of Americans in around 30 states are getting packs…
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Is Universal Basic Income Inevitable?
Technology can take away jobs – but it can also create them.
Bill Gates and Elon Musk have said that artificial intelligence…
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The Spill: “Crash” Landing
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Boats Gatecrash SpaceX Landing It was the first of its…
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TikTok – Ban or No Ban?
President Trump wants to ban TikTok – but will it happen?
Do you use TikTok? There’s talk that the video-sharing app…
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Supreme Court, School Choice, and Separation of Church and State
Espinoza v. Montana (2020) overturns the law of the land, blurring the lines of the separation of church and state.
The issue of government funding of private, religious schools has…
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Portland: Battleground of Protesters and the Trump Administration
How did the conflict between federal officers and protesters in Portland begin, and what will it mean for the future?
Since the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020,…
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How Coronavirus Has Taken Us Back to the Future
Could a comeback of Americana set us on a better course?
At a recent birthday celebration, someone asked: “What is one…
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The Birth of Fake News
What does the ancient Persian Empire have to do with today’s news?
What does the rise of the Persian Empire 2000 years…
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Socialism Keeps Africa In Perpetual Poverty
Why is Africa so poor? Is it because of colonial history, or current economics?
Why is Africa still mostly poor? Some suggest the ghost…
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The Spill: Moderna Testing
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Vaccine Tests Under Way There has been a lot of…
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The Education Debate: Public v Private School
The great American education fight.
Conflict between public schools and private schools has existed for…
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Election 99 Days Away: Time to Batten Down the Hatches?
The 2020 election may already be decided.
You do not have to be an experienced seafarer to…
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Crime and Trust: A Case Study
America vs. Singapore: Two countries, two systems.
Most people lock their doors, which helps them keep safe.…
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The Spill: Operation Legend
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Violence and Federal Officers on City Streets This week, President…
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Nevada: The Battle Born State
Nevada was one of two states to join the Union during the Civil War.
Nevada became the 36th state of the Union on October…
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What’s Happening to the Uighurs in China?
Is a modern-day holocaust happening right before our eyes?
The U.S. government recently slapped visa bans and asset freezes…
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Trump’s Campaign Shakeup Focuses on Election Day
As Trump’s campaign undergoes some much-needed updates, how will this change his 2020 hopes?
With the November election only a few months away, the…
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Trump V. Biden: Can the Polls Be Trusted?
Political polling may not be reliable.
President Donald Trump has fallen recently in national polls, and…
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The Many Evils of Presentism
History – all of it, the sacred and profane – guides us toward making better decisions for the future.
As the radical left endeavors to remove American history piece…
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Trump Plants the Seed for a National Garden of American Heroes
What better place for a tribute to American greats than under the gaze of the Mount Rushmore presidents?
President Trump, on July 3, issued the Executive Order on…
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William McKinley: The President Who Freed Cuba
The American people demanded a war to free Cuba from Spanish rule – and McKinley won it for them.
William McKinley (1843-1901) was the 25th president of the United…
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Cultural Appropriation: Are Some Cultures Off Limits?
Has culture become a weapon of the oppressor while remaining a tool for the disadvantaged?
America has been considered a melting pot of race, ethnicity,…
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Why Should We Go to Mars?
Mars could be the first step to the stars.
Imagine living on the South Pole. It would be freezing,…
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Louisiana Purchase: How the West Was Won
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and drove the westward push to the Pacific.
By the time Thomas Jefferson became the third U.S. president…
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Nebraska: The Flat Water State
The Platte River flows through Nebraska and is often described as a mile wide and an inch deep.
Nebraska, the Cornhusker State, didn’t join the Union until two…
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The Spill: Redskins No More
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Football Team Set to Change Name The death of George…
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Separation of Church and State: An Ever-Evolving Tenet of Our Society
The separation of church and state is a foundational characteristic of our republic.
Origins In the early 17th century, thousands of English Puritans…
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BLM Should Learn a Thing or Two From the Anarchists of 1919
What do the anarchists of 1919 and the Marxists leading Black Lives Matter have in common? Quite a lot.
The voices of those at the helm of Black Lives…
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Benjamin Harrison: A Fighter for Equal Rights
While William Henry Harrison had been known as an Indian fighter, his grandson Benjamin fought for equal rights.
Benjamin Harrison (1833 – 1901), the 23rd president of the…
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5 FACTS: First Amendment
Get the facts on the five freedoms of the First Amendment.
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School Choice: America’s Proposed Education Solution
Is school choice America’s chance at education equality for the future?
What Is ‘School Choice’? School choice refers to the right…
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The New Investor Trends in the Post-Coronavirus Economy
Thanks to the pandemic, millions more are investing.
For a lot of millennials, it has been hard getting…
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The Spill: Kanye for President?
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Kanye West for President? The next presidential election is coming…
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Montana: An Ironically Named State
Montana means “mountainous region,” but it has the lowest elevation of any Rocky Mountain state.
Montana entered the Union as the 41st state on November…
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Grover Cleveland: The Guardian President
Cleveland used his veto power more than any other president in history aside from FDR.
Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837 – 1908) was the 22nd president…
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Police Reform: A Last-Minute Buzzword for the 2020 Election
Will members of Congress work together to fix policing – or vilify each other for votes?
Americans on both sides of the aisle demand solutions in…
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The Declaration of Independence You Probably Never Knew
There was so much more to the idea of a free America than the final draft shows.
When the leaders of the British colonies in America decided…
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Independence Day: A Few Lesser-Known Historical Details
The dispute over the date, the Liberty Bell custom, and more.
In April 1775, clashes between colonial militiamen and British troops…
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SoapBox Sanctuary: Universal Basic Income
Should all Americans get money from the government each month?
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DACA Dilemma: The Pawn in Immigration Reform
How Dreamers became America’s most significant immigration concern.
How Did It Begin? One of the most significant parts…
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The Spill: A New State
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A 51st State? In 1959, Alaska and Hawaii were the…
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Reconstruction: Trying to Rebuild a Broken Nation
Reconstruction was hard – but it was the price to be paid for war between the states.
The American Civil War was the bloodiest war the United…
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What Kinds of Protest are Protected in the U.S.?
In light of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, what does our right to assemble ultimately cover?
The right to assemble is one of our most treasured…
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USMCA Trade Pact is Born
North America set to enforce agreement three years in the making.
President Donald Trump has delivered on a campaign promise to…
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Missouri: Home of Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was inspired by Twain’s time as a river boat pilot on the Mississippi.
Missouri, the “Show Me State,” was named after the tribe…
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Chester A. Arthur: From Distrusted to Respected
“No man ever entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted, and no one ever retired … more generally respected.”
Chester A. Arthur (1829 – 1886) became the 21st president…
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Attacking Statues: Trump Vs Protesters
Monument vandals: Are they protesters or criminals?
Recent unrest has spun from Black Lives Matter protests to police…
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The Legacy of Confederate Statues: Should we Keep Them?
Debate about their value and importance goes further than intended.
It is impossible to separate the death of George Floyd…
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The Trump-Biden Battleground: Domestic and Overseas
With the election around the corner, what do the candidates stand for?
The 2020 contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden…
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The Spill: Dream City
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President Trump Goes On the Road The Coronavirus pandemic has…
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Mississippi: Ground Zero of the Civil Rights Movement
A black boy killed in Mississippi sparked a civil rights revolution.
Mississippi joined the Union in 1817, becoming the 20th state.…
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Billions of Earths? New Exoplanets Discovered in the Milky Way
New research shows we might not be alone in the universe.
The Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 100,000…
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The National Guard: What You Should Know
The National Guard grew out of the old militias, with Massachusetts regiments dating back to 1636.
The National Guard has been in the news regularly over…
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Father’s Day: More Than Just a Day for Ties
Father’s Day has honored fatherhood as a national holiday since 1972.
Today is Father’s Day: the one time a year set…
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Antifa: Paving the Road to Book Burning
Antifa and BLM show by destroying history that they have learned nothing from it.
The destruction of culture and history is running rampant in…
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Defund the Police Surveys – Who Are You Going to Believe?
Do Americans want to defund police departments across America?
Do Americans want to defund police departments across the country?…
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Defund the Police – The Latest Crusade in America
What does it mean to defund the police?
Tens of thousands of Americans are marching on the streets…
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The Spill: Kirk’s Raiders
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Last Civil War Pensioner Passes Away Irene Triplett saw a…
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Trump Signs Police Reform Executive Order
The president takes the first step toward changing how America’s police do their jobs.
Since the death of George Floyd at the hands of…
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Police Powers – When Can the Police Stop Us?
Find out what powers the police have when dealing with the public.
Police officers carry a large amount of power and wide…
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The Secret Code of Political Colors
Are we being pushed towards a political echo chamber via secret codes?
There are symbols and signs – some open, some coded…
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CHAZ: A New Country in America?
Activists took over their own territory inside the U.S. – but can they keep it?
A group of protesters have taken over a six-block area…
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The Scoop on Black Lives Matter
What is BLM, exactly?
In the weeks following the tragic death of George Floyd,…
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Beware The Antifa Martyrs
There are some who demand devastating optics.
American cities burn and violence is rampant – all in…
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The Spill: BLM Plaza
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Black Lives Matter Plaza The past week has been fraught…
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DNA Testing Reveals America’s Oldest Ancestry
No one can trace their American heritage back quite as far as Dusty Crawford’s 17,000 years!
How far back can you trace your family? Do you…
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Civil Unrest: The Building Blocks of a Nation
The rioting after the death of George Floyd may be shocking to some, but it’s nothing new.
In 1866, abolitionist Frederick Douglass penned an essay for The…
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Lockdown Vs. Protests
Which is more important, social distancing or protesting?
Protests have continued following the terrible death of George Floyd…
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Marion Robert Goff: A Profile in Courage on D-Day
This soldier's little sister, Mona, remembers her hero: big brother.
Mona Goff was the younger sister of the only hero…
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Trump Vs. Governors: Power During a Crisis
How much power should the president have when everything goes wrong?
The year 2020 has become one of crisis – first…
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What Is Antifa?
This group claims to fight fascists – but does it really?
During the riots that recently swept the nation, President Donald…
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The Spill: Trump’s Riot Response
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Trump Responds to Riots Across American Cities Protests and riots…
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Power Struggles: Radical Riots vs Peaceful Protests
Both the left and the right protest – but they do so differently and for different reasons.
Americans understand “the right of the people peaceably to assemble,…
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The Self-Defeating Voice of the Riot
Rioting is not only futile but counterproductive. MLK knew this, so why haven’t today’s radicals figured it out?
The surrealism of emerging from one crisis only to wake…
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Protests and Riots Erupt Across America
The death of George Floyd sparked anger in over 100 cities.
Scenes of protest are erupting in cities across America after…
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The Spill: Michigan’s Nightmare
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Michigan Devastated by Floods On March 19, residents in Michigan,…
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Did Scientists Find Proof of a Parallel Universe?
The media was abuzz over the discovery of evidence there might be another universe – but scientists aren’t so sure.
The concept of a parallel universe – an existing universe…
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Memorial Day: A Tribute to Those Who Sacrificed
Remembering those who fell fighting for freedom.
Memorial Day is a day set aside each year for…
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Sanctuary City: California Town Takes Back Its Independence
Atwater, California is defying the state's continued authoritarian lockdown.
The term “sanctuary city” just took on a whole new…
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VA Gov. Ralph Northam Vs The Church – And The DOJ
Did Virginia single out a church with police action? The DOJ seems to think so.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is facing a legal battle over…
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Young Entrepreneurs Take Some of the Sting out of COVID-19
In the face of Coronavirus, these young entrepreneurs are making life a little bit easier.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of life and…
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The Spill: Secret Space Plane
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Space Force Launches Secret Mission On May 15, President Donald…
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Why Are We Dumping Milk in the Middle of a Pandemic?
Destroying food and dumping milk in the Coronavirus economy.
In the middle of this pandemic, milk is poured down…
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SoapBox Sanctuary: Presidential Leadership
Does Donald Trump have all the characteristics of a great president?
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CBS – Fake News Or Artistic License?
A line full of fake patients pretend to get tested for Coronavirus – how is that not fake news?
Is it fake news to stage a scene in order…
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Quarantine: A History of Success
A look at history shows that quarantine can save lives – but it must be done right.
If we look at the history of pandemics and fighting…
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Coronavirus and the Immune System
Our bodies aren’t as defenseless as you might think.
The Coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people worried about…
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To Open Or Not To Open: The College Campus Conundrum
Colleges propose a variety of plans for reopening campuses.
States across the nation have been making announcements on when…
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The Spill: Murder Hornets
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Murder Hornets Arrive in America There’s been a lot of…
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Coronavirus Lockdown: The Positive Side Effects
Climate change theories aside, there’s no denying that nature is enjoying the relative absence of human activity.
While humans are shutting themselves indoors to avoid the Coronavirus,…
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Venezuela
Venezuela was once a thriving nation – then socialism happened.
Venezuela, the nation located at the northern tip of South…
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5 FACTS: China
How will the relationship between China and the U.S. evolve?
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Viruses: All the Facts You Need to Know
Taking the mystery out of the Coronavirus.
When we get sick, it is often because a microbe…
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Happy Mother’s Day: This Year, Let’s Celebrate the Fighting Mamas
The shutdown can be hard on moms this year, but remember the mothers who stand up for what they believe.
Did you know Mother’s Day was originally intended celebrate just…
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Coronavirus Blues: A Tale Of Two Sacrifices – Part II
The most brutal of sacrifices.
Another tale of sacrifice that forces us to ask ourselves…
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Coronavirus Blues: A Tale Of Two Sacrifices – Part I
Do we even understand what real sacrifice is anymore?
The word sacrifice is loaded with power. And with media…
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The Quiet Celebrations of VE Day
With no parades or street parties, how will we mark this important anniversary?
This May 8, 2020, marks 75 years since Victory in…
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The Spill: Battle of Puebla Day
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Everything You Need to Know About North Korea
From Japanese control to the Kim family.
There are few countries more mysterious today than North Korea.…
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Historic First Live Broadcast From the Supreme Court
COVID-19 has altered many aspects of life, but will this change remain once the pandemic is over?
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United…
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US May Already Be Heading Toward Herd Immunity
The pandemic is rapidly burning itself out, but the elderly should remain isolated.
A renowned German epidemiologist is calling for an end to…
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The Spill: Koalas Go Home
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Burned Koalas Get Released into the Wild With much of…
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Are Southern States Going It Alone in Coronavirus Wrap-Up?
Independently or in coordination, states are lifting some lockdown restrictions.
America is finally beginning to open back up, and Governors…
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A Joe Biden Biography: Climbing the Political Ladder
Tragedy, controversy, leadership, ambition – Biden’s life has had it all.
It looks like Joe Biden will be the man to…
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Trump Cuts Immigration for 60 Days to Give US Workers a Chance
The president doesn’t feel American workers should compete with immigrants during the Coronavirus crisis.
President Trump has signed a proclamation declaring that certain types of immigration…
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Universal Basic Income in The Time of Coronavirus
Is universal basic income justified in a post-Coronavirus world?
The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is becoming…
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Coronavirus: Did The Swedish Strategy Work?
Is a lockdown actually necessary to deal with COVID-19?
The European country of Sweden has been heavily criticized for…
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The Spill: Student Sabotage
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Students Sabotage Study Apps COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way…
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Coronavirus Lockdown Meets Growing Protest
Americans resist shutdown rules in midst of Coronavirus pandemic.
The Coronavirus lockdown orders have lasted about a month, for…
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America’s Bird: The Life and Times of the Bald Eagle
The eagle is an impressive predator.
The Bald Eagle, America’s symbol of freedom and democracy, is…
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The Spill: Musical Medicine
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Music as Medicine Did you know music can be used…
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Trump Withholds Funds To WHO Over “So Much Death”
The president stops funds to World Health Organization, accusing it of “dangerous and costly decisions.”
President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to suspend funding…
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Leave It To The Experts: Just Another Form Of Tyranny
Is America trading liberty for the illusion of security?
Leave it to the experts: That’s what folks are telling…
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Is Joe Biden Set To Compete in the Next Election?
Bernie Sanders endorses the former vice president.
Who will be the next president of the United States?…
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There’s A Gap In Coronavirus Data – Can Rapid Testing Fill It?
Only aggressive testing can give us better data.
Researchers from all over the world have been racing to…
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Easter Traditions: From Rabbits to Egg Jarping
Easter is a celebration of the Risen Lord, but many classic traditions have little to do with the resurrection.
Happy Easter. This year will be quite a bit different…
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Good Friday: When Jesus Paid the Price No One Else Could
Only Christ, who lived without sin, could pay that debt for the world.
For Christians, Good Friday is one of the most important…
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The Spill: Bernie Drops Out
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Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign It’s only April, but 2020…
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Coronavirus Pandemic Makes Orange Juice Great Again
Never mind that fear of sugar – people want their vitamin C!
Orange juice is back on the table in American households.…
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Coronavirus Cures: What Treatments or Vaccines Are Coming Soon?
Researchers race toward anything that can combat COVID-19.
As the number of Coronavirus cases and deaths continues to…
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Quarantine Stinks – But It Isn’t As Bad As It Once Was
Think you have it rough? They didn’t have TV or the internet during the Spanish Flu 100 years ago.
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to practice social distancing…
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The Spill: COVID-19 Changes
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New Coronavirus Laws – An Overview The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic…
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5 FACTS: Joe Biden
Getting the facts straight on 2020 Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden.
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COVID-19 Update: It Isn’t Over Yet
President Trump has extended the call for social distancing to April 30.
Acting on the advice of the experts, President Donald Trump…
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School’s Out: Education in the Age of Coronavirus and Beyond
Many schools are transitioning to online classes to slow the spread of COVID-19 – Is this the new norm for education?
Social distancing and closing of schools during the Coronavirus outbreak…
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Personal Hygiene in the Spotlight
If nothing else good comes of Coronavirus, at least people are paying attention to cleanliness.
The Coronavirus has had one positive impact: It has made…
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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the US Economy
Thanks to the fear of catching COVID-19, businesses are closed and consumers are spending less.
What started as a promising year quickly turned into an…
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Fear and Loathing in the Political Divide
Are people who disagree over politics evil?
Political differences haven’t always caused such division between Americans. There…
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The Spill: Olympics On Hold
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Olympic Games on Hold Due to COVID-19 The Coronavirus pandemic…
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Pandemics: A Historical Perspective
In the 21st century, we are both lucky and unlucky when it comes to pandemics.
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of confusion and…
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The Spread of Coronavirus: How It Works
The Wuhan Coronavirus is harmless to most, but the mild symptoms and rapid spread are the problem.
All around the world, people are worried about the Wuhan…
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Coronavirus: Not Just for the Elderly
While elderly people are more susceptible to most illnesses, that doesn’t mean young people can’t get sick too.
There has been a lot of talk about Coronavirus and…
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Epidemic vs Pandemic: What’s the Difference?
The Coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world – an epidemic doesn’t go quite so far.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a lot of anxiety around…
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Everything You Need to Know About Black Monday 2020
The stock market generated some historic heartburn: the grim details.
Black Monday 2020, March 9, could be described in many…
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The Spill: Students Stuck at Home
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School Canceled over COVID-19 Government bodies around the U.S. have…
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The Republican Party: The Anti-Slave Coalition
The Republican Party began as a coalition of Whigs, Free-Soilers, and anti-slave Democrats.
Often called the Grand Old Party or the GOP, the…
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Coronavirus: What It Is and How Not to Get It
The Coronavirus pandemic is making its way across America, but the right precautions can help you stay safe.
What is Coronavirus and what risks are associated with the…
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Forced Closing of Businesses: Prudence or Alarmism?
The Coronavirus has been declared an emergency in the U.S., but does that justify shutting down small businesses?
President Donald Trump addressed the United States Friday, March 13,…
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White House Acts on Coronavirus
The president takes action against virus with travel ban, science, and help for businesses.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday, March 11, to…
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The Democratic Party: From Jefferson to Today
The oldest political party in the world continues to evolve.
The Democratic Party, one of the two major contemporary political…
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The Spill: Biden Marches On
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Joe Biden Steams Ahead in Primaries With the 2020 election…
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Minnesota: Sky-Tinted Water
This state boasts over 11,000 lakes.
Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the Union on…
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Why Socialism Failed: Soviet Union
Gulags, Stalin, and the Cold War dominate Soviet Union history, but what about economics?
Scenes of food shortages, long lines, and fed up Russians…
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James A. Garfield: A Moderate Amongst Stalwarts and Half-Breeds
The new Republican Party was made up of the Stalwarts and the Half-Breeds, and Garfield struggled to appease both.
James A. Garfield (1831–1881) was the 20th president of the…
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Greta And Naomi: A Tale Of Two Activists
Can a calmer voice prevail?
Young Greta Thunberg has praised by many for her views…
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Clearing the Confusion on Impeachment
Many people misunderstand the meaning of impeachment.
Recent events in American politics have sewn confusion in the…
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The Spill: Pandemic Panic
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Coronavirus Panic: Should People Worry? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused…
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Michigan: Heart of the Motor Revolution
This state has a story steeped in Native Americans and cars.
Michigan became the 26th state to join the Union in…
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America Votes: Who Donates to Political Campaigns?
Where does the money come from to fund politicians?
You cannot escape politics. From the films you watch to…
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Washington State Voters Livid Over Lack Of Privacy
Do the primary ballot requirements violate voters’ rights?
The Washington presidential primary is set for March 10. The…
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Super Tuesday: The Day the Parties Pick Their Candidates
Generally, the candidates who win on Super Tuesday become the nominees for their parties.
Since 1988, whoever won the presidential primaries and caucuses held…
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Why the Constitution is Special
The Founders tried to form a government while keeping power in the hands of the people.
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Coal To Natural Gas: A Switch That Saves Lives?
Shifting to natural gas may save lives, but coal power is far from dead.
A new study published in Nature Sustainability has calculated that…
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The Cost of Candidacy: How Much Are 2020 Democrats Spending?
Follow the money? A look at how the Democratic candidates are managing their finances.
The 2020 election is coming up, and the Democratic Party…
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The Great Leap Year Forward
Humans have always been concerned with keeping track of time, and sometimes that means making corrections to our calendars.
Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was a memorable day in the…
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Rutherford B. Hayes: The President Called His Fraudulency
What Does It Mean to Be Gen Z?
Gen Z: The generation raised on tech.
What does it mean to be Generation Z, or a…
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Meteors Are Headed for Earth – But Don’t Panic!
One day, a giant rock will come hurtling toward Earth. Fortunately, we can stop it.
Today there are scary stories about climate change on the…
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The Spill: Namaste Trump
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Sanders Wins Nevada Caucus The state of Nevada saw plenty…
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Is Complex Life in the Universe Common or Impossible?
Is the earth’s perfection proof that complex life in the Universe is common or impossible?
Are we alone in the universe, or is there intelligent…
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Massachusetts: The Birthplace of Rebellion
From the Boston Tea Party to the first battles of the Revolutionary War.
On Feb. 6, 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to…
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Campaign Funds: The Rules of Spending
The rules of campaign spending might surprise you.
Following their disappointing performances in the Iowa Caucus and New…
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Why We Have A Helium Crisis
Where is helium when you need it?
Next to hydrogen, helium is the most abundant atomic element…
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Modern Slavery: Legal in about Half of the World’s Nations
The U.S. abolished slavery in 1865, but that doesn’t mean it simply stopped worldwide.
For thousands of years, slavery has been an evil that…
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Nevada Caucus: Concerns Arise after the Iowa Mess
Voters are beginning to doubt the Democratic Party controlled caucuses.
This week, all eyes are trained on Nevada as Democrats…
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Maryland: The Old Line State
George Washington called the Maryland troops his Old Line, giving the state its nickname.
Maryland became the seventh state to join the Union on…
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5 FACTS: Guns and Crime
Five facts about gun use in America and its relationship to crime.
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Buy Low, Sell High! What is the Stock Market?
Wall Street is the most famous place in finance - but what goes on there?
One of the most exciting places to be in this…
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Coronavirus: Pandemic Or Dud?
New technology may make pandemics rarer and less lethal.
The Coronavirus is in a limbo state: Media treat it…
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Presidents Of The United States: Did You Know…?
Odd, interesting, and shocking facts about U.S. presidents.
On this President’s Day, an occasion of celebration for the…
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The Costs and Benefits of Fracking
Oil benefits us all, and fracking will allow Americans to enjoy these advantages for decades to come.
Every day, you use oil products that make your life…
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Ulysses S. Grant: A Life of Scandal and Failed Adventures
Ulysses S. Grant may have been a general and the 18th president, but none of his other endeavors ever took off.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) was the 18th president of the…
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No Love for Valentine’s Day in the East
Many Eastern nations discourage or even ban the celebration of Valentine’s Day.
February 14 has long been celebrated as a day of…
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Poetry for Valentine's Day
People have used poems to express their feelings for centuries.
For thousands of years, the 14th of February has been…
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Poetry for Valentine’s Day
People have used poems to express their feelings for centuries.
For thousands of years, the 14th of February has been…
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Delegates and Superdelegates Explained
Delegates play a key role in nominating a presidential candidate – but who are they and what do they do?
The road to becoming a nominee for president of the…
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Maine: An Anti-Slavery State
Maine joined the Union as a free state in the Missouri Compromise.
Maine became the 23rd state to join the Union on…
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The Spill: Bernie Victory
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New Hampshire Primary The United States is now in an…
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Money of the Future? A Primer on Digital Currencies
Should all money be issued by governments?
By now, you may have learned about the success of…
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