Secretary of the Treasury: In Charge of the Nation’s Money
The Treasury runs the nation’s finances.
The secretary of the Treasury is another key member of…
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Warren G. Harding: Getting the Government Out of Business
Harding campaigned on “Less government in business and more business in government.”
Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) was the 29th president of the…
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Jackie Robinson: Paving the Way for Black Athletes
Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers defied segregation.
Jackie Robinson is one of the most important figures of…
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The Spill: Waterfall of Fire
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Horsetail Falls Transforms to Fire On the eastern edge of…
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The Spill: Trump: Two-Time Impeachment Survivor
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Historic Second Impeachment Acquittal for President Trump Two impeachments and…
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President of the United States: What Does the Job Mean?
The president wears many hats.
The president of the United States is head of the…
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Presidents’ Day: A Time to Examine the Presidents, Old and New
There’s nothing new about political drama from the White House.
It’s Presidents’ Day, a day set aside each year to…
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Secretary of Defense: The President’s Chief Military Adviser
The president is the commander in chief, but the secretary of defense handles the day-to-day military affairs.
The president of the United States serves a variety of…
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A World United? A Look at the History of the United Nations
Peace, security, and friendship – A brief history of the United Nations.
Since the end of the Second World War, the United…
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Segregation: Keeping Black People out of White Society
American slavery ended in 1865, but segregation lived on.
Segregation means keeping things or people separate. In United States…
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The Spill: A Country Turned Upside Down
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Myanmar – What’s Going On? Myanmar, officially the Republic of the…
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Woodrow Wilson: A President Both for and Against Equality
President Wilson fought for the equal rights of women – but against equal rights for blacks.
Woodrow Wilson (1856 -1924) became the 28th president of the…
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How Millennials Broke the Market With GameStop
Millennial investors may have transformed financial markets with their “to the moon” approach to GameStop stocks.
In something out of a Hollywood comedy, a bunch of…
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What Is the US Secretary of State’s Role?
The secretary of state wears many hats.
Diplomacy and foreign affairs are essential parts of running a…
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The Spill: President Biden Has Been Busy
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Joe Biden – What’s He Up To? Once a president…
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Martin Luther King: The Civil Rights Activist with a Dream
MLK showed America the power of peace.
Martin Luther King Jr. is a name most Americans are…
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What Is the Filibuster and Why Is It Used?
It came about by accident – but it has been a favorite tool of both parties ever since.
At any given point, members of Congress can be locked…
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America Rejoins the Paris Climate Accord – What Is It?
After the former president left the Paris Climate Accord, the new president rejoined. What is it anyway?
As one of his first acts in the Oval Office,…
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Executive Orders: What They Are and How They’re Used
The most common presidential action has the force of law.
One of the most common “presidential” documents in our modern…
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The Spill: Impeachment Round Two
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Here We Go Again For the first time in U.S.…
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How Are the World’s Coronavirus Vaccines Progressing?
The pharmaceutical industry has produced more than just three COVID-19 vaccines.
The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the global economy, killed close…
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Joe Biden Inaugurated as 46th President
The United States has a new president.
On January 20, 2021, the U.S. swore-in its 46th president…
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The Spill: No Parade for President Biden
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More Security and Less Fanfare for Biden’s Inauguration Like his…
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Presidential Inaugurations: Swearing in a New Leader
This tradition has led to a series of historical controversies.
Inauguration Day is the time set to swear in and…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: The Long Road to Honor
Those who wanted Martin Luther King, Jr. honored struggled for years to make it happen.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of America's most…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. – A Giant Among Men
Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated as a champion of equal rights for all.
No name is more synonymous with the American Civil Rights…
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How Does the 25th Amendment Work?
It was never intended as a partisan weapon.
The Constitution was designed to address a variety of different…
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William Taft: The Reluctant President
Taft never wanted to be president – his great love was the judiciary.
William Taft (1857-1930) was the 27th president of the United…
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President Trump Impeached For Second Time
President Trump impeached again after Capitol protest.
On January 13, 2021, President Trump became the first U.S.…
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Clearing the Confusion on Impeachment
Many people misunderstand the meaning of impeachment.
Events in American politics have sown confusion on the process…
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The Press and American Freedom
The press is separate from the government – but it’s vital for a free state.
While it isn’t a part of the government, the press…
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NATO: The History and the Future
NATO has been around for seven decades – will it last another?
The first half of the 20th century in Europe saw…
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The Spill: Where’s the Peace?
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Peaceful Transition of Power The United States prides itself on…
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The Liberty Bell: Proclaiming Liberty Throughout All the Land
The Liberty Bell is one of the nation’s iconic symbols of freedom.
The Liberty Bell is one of America’s iconic symbols of…
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Democrats Gain Lawmaking Control
One political party is set to control both the White House and Congress.
Two major questions have been settled in U.S. politics over…
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Presidential Pardons: The Whys, Hows, and Whos
Who’s getting the pardons and why?
President Donald Trump recently pardoned more than 20 people, but…
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Biden Officially Declared Next US President
Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States.
On January 6, Congress certified the vote to make Joe…
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Chaotic Scenes At Congress
Protesters breach Capitol building, halting vote count.
January 6 was set to be a big day for…
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The Spill: The Donald Trumps All
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Trump: 2020 Most Admired Man in America The 74th annual…
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Electoral College: Counting the Votes and Settling Disputes
Joe Biden won a majority of electoral votes, so what happens now?
Now that the electoral college has chosen former Vice President…
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New California – The 51st State?
New California may have found the recipe for solving political polarization.
A group of enthusiasts has been slowly and steadily working…
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Presidential Elections, Then and Now
The way we elect the president has changed a bit since the birth of the nation.
Every four years, the United States goes through another presidential…
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New Year Resolutions: An Ancient Tradition
Promising to do better in the new year dates back to the Roman days.
Welcoming in a new year is a good time to…
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New Year Traditions Around the Globe
Traditions and superstitions for welcoming the new year.
As we say goodbye to 2020, a strange year with…
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Auld Lang Syne – What’s It About, Anyway?
Rabbie Burns, New Years, and the most famous song that “nobody knows.”
Christmas carols are a dime a dozen, but only one…
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Rand Paul’s Festivus for US Taxpayers
This senator has published an annual report looking at how the government wastes tax dollars.
Politicians in charge of the public purse engage in lots…
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Why Do We Need the Electoral College?
Some want to get rid of the electoral college. But is this a good idea?
People have been arguing about whether the United States should…
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The Spill: Trump’s Power of the Pardon
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Presidential Perk: Pardons Part of the perks of being the…
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From Saints to Shopping: Boxing Day – A British Perspective
A holdover from days long gone or a reinvented celebration of giving?
The second day of Christmas has a history attached to…
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Poetry And Tradition At Christmas
Exploring changing Christmas traditions through literature and verse.
Christmas is an old and a young holiday – Christians…
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The Tale of the Christmas Tree
Why do we bring evergreens inside and decorate them?
In today’s modern holiday traditions, the Christmas tree is a…
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How Churches Are Coping at Christmas
Celebrating Christmas during a pandemic is a challenge and some churches have had to get creative.
The COVID pandemic hit the country hard. Businesses have shut…
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas – Full Text and Mystery
Will the real author please stand up?
If you don’t know much about literary history, it may…
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Saint Nicholas of Myra: The Real Santa Claus
There really was a Santa Claus, and his name was Nicholas.
Every Christmas, millions of children are expecting presents from Santa…
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Pagan or Christian: The Origin of Christmas
Why do we celebrate Christmas as we do?
Originally, what we call Christmas today had its root in…
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The Spill: The Vaccine Has Arrived!
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The COVID-19 Vaccination Is Here Vice President Mike Pence and…
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Christmas Caroling and the Benefits to Mental Health
Could singing Christmas carols be the answer to growing mental health problems?
‘Tis the season for Christmas caroling at the top of…
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In Defense Of Ebenezer Scrooge
Is Ebenezer Scrooge an evil capitalist, or a victim?
It’s that time of year again when the family watches…
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Meet the 538: Who Are America’s Electors?
Despite having the honor of choosing the president every four years, the Electoral College isn’t well understood by many Americans.
The Electoral College is one of America’s top political discussion…
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The Herodium: Herod’s Palace Revealed
Israel plans to open Herod the Great’s palace to the public, just in time for Christmas.
Just in time for Christmas, Israeli authorities are getting ready…
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The Oft Forgotten Third Amendment
The Third Amendment protects Americans from having to quarter soldiers in their homes – but does it work?
Rarely in conversation or political debate do people reference the…
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The Debate Over the Black National Anthem
This song is the subject of controversy – but what is its story?
A piece of American history received national attention again during…
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Electoral College Votes for Joe Biden to be President
Is the race finally over? Not quite yet.
The Electoral College voted on Monday, December 14, to declare…
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The Spill: SCOTUS Tosses Texas
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Making Sense of Texas The 2020 election for president has…
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The Christmas Season Becomes More Dangerous for Christians Worldwide
We take our religious freedom for granted sometimes, but not everyone is as lucky.
Regardless of one’s beliefs about God, the holiday season is…
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Is The US Constitution A Living Or Static Document?
Which school do you belong to: the originalists or those who favor a living Constitution?
One discussion that comes around near elections is the U.S.…
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The Spill: The Race for Georgia
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The Balance of Power Comes Down to Georgia As former…
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California Schools Ban Legacy Literature
Is banning books the answer to our modern issues? History might have the answer.
One of the most sacred rites of academic passage for…
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Theodore Roosevelt: The Progressive Republican
Theodore Roosevelt was a Republican, but he was more progressive than most.
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (1858 -1919) became the 26th president of…
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The Spill: Who Will Be President?
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Presidential Confusion The 2020 presidential election has been fraught with…
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What is Black Friday? It’s More Than Shopping Madness
Is Black Friday more than fights at an electronics store over 10% off toasters?
What do you call the day after Thanksgiving? For households…
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Thanksgiving: A Day for Appreciation
After a long campaign, Thanksgiving finally became a national holiday.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family,…
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A Literary Thanksgiving
A collection of poems for Thanksgiving.
One of the overlooked aspects of Thanksgiving is that the…
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The Great Gift of Gratitude
Gratefulness breeds happiness, but the trick is expressing it.
Imagine that you have just finished wrapping a present for…
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Turkey: The Bird of Thanksgiving – But Why?
When did we start eating turkeys at Thanksgiving, and why?
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and with that knowledge comes thoughts of…
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Tripping Over the Political Roots of Thanksgiving
The abundant history of the annual harvest holiday.
The Pilgrims and Native Americans did not invent Thanksgiving, but…
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Gratitude: Forgotten but Good for You
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to assess your gratitude attitude.
Gratitude suffers from a severe lack of exposure. Since the…
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Election Decisions and Dilemmas
Many things can go wrong in elections, and not everything is fixed quickly.
In the wake of the contested 2020 election, many questions…
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The Spill: A Thanksgiving to Remember
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A New Kind of Holiday Season It’s almost time for…
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The President’s Cabinet and What It Does
While the president is the chief executive, members of Cabinet run much of the day to day administration.
As the head of the executive branch, the president must…
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The Foreign Policy Doctrines from US History
With the Trump Doctrine coming to an end, what other doctrines were there?
While foreign policy did not dominate the 2020 U.S. presidential…
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America Needs Blockchain Elections
Election integrity is vital to avoid future chaos.
The chaos and irregularities of the 2020 election prove that…
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The Spill: The Hyperloop Train
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Faster than a speeding bullet? maybe. Something right out of…
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What You Need to Know About Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Did Pfizer find a cure for the global coronavirus pandemic?
Nearly a year after the first coronavirus case was confirmed…
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American Election Controversies: This Isn’t a New Thing
This isn’t the first U.S. election to have these problems.
Despite our identity as a democratic constitutional republic, the United…
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Court Packing – Meaning and Goals
Court packing is in the news recently, but what exactly is it, and how is it done?
Article III of the Constitution created the United States Supreme…
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Some Veterans Who May Surprise You
Veterans come from all walks of life – here are some you may recognize.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and remember past…
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Joe Biden Won the Election – Or Did He?
Biden was declared winner by the media, but there are still votes to count.
A few days after the November 3 election, many have…
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Voter Turnout and Why It Matters
Voting is a right most American adults have – but not everyone chooses to use.
Voter turnout is seen as critically important for elections, but…
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Confusion Reigns Supreme Over Election Count
The count continues - but it is already under fire.
Election Day may have been November 3rd, but a few…
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Election Day 2020: Who Will Be the Next President?
America has a decision to make about the next four years.
November 3, 2020 is Election Day in the United States.…
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Presidential Elections and State Politics
What are the blue states, red states, and swing states we hear so much about, and how do they decide our presidents?
Around election time, states are typically called "blue" or "red."…
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The Top Five Reasons to Vote for Your Candidate
Who would you pick: Biden, Trump, or third-party candidate?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are competing to become the…
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Halloween: What’s It All About?
What started as a way to honor the dead has changed into the modern fun we now have.
Halloween wasn’t always the fun, carefree event it is today.…
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Halloween Around the World: A Look at Other Traditions
Not everyone dresses up and asks for candy!
When you think of Halloween, you probably envision spooky costumes,…
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The Spill: Halloween at a Distance
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Happy Halloween – But Keep Your Distance! This year has…
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Ghosts of the White House
Over the years, many former residents have allegedly been seen haunting their old home.
“My dear Clara, it seems that the White House is…
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The Economics of a COVID-19 Halloween
Trick-or-treating might be canceled this year, but Halloween is still going on.
Is it going to be a bone-chilling Halloween for retailers,…
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Salem Witch Trials: When Being Called a Witch Meant Death
Being a witch for Halloween can be fun – but there was a time when that was a label to avoid.
Dressing up as a witch for Halloween is popular among…
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Important Debate Moments That Changed Elections
Although presidential debates have been downplayed as useless when it comes to voting, moments in the past show quite the opposite.
Although the trend in presidential debates is that they don't…
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The State of Economies in Election Years
What was the state of the U.S. economy in election years this century?
Every election cycle, it is always the economy, stupid. Come Election…
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Anti-Trump Homework Essay Inspires Student to Become the Teacher
An Illinois college professor gets a lesson in diversity of opinion.
Are universities and other educational institutions politically biased? There is…
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Coronavirus Confusion: Is the President Immune Now, or Not?
Trump says he’s now immune to COVID-19. Twitter says he isn’t. So who is right?
President Donald Trump recently tweeted that he was immune to…
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Voting Basics – How Democracy Works
Voting is considered a fundamental right in the United States, but how does it work?
Voting is a right – and according to many, a…
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Using Violence to Silence? College Students Say Yes
Poll suggests college students increasingly believe protest violence is justified.
A poll by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education,…
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Untangling The Legal Lexicon For Barrett Hearings
Want a guide to the legal terms-of-art thrown around the hearing room? We’ve got you covered.
With millions of Americans tuning in to watch Amy Coney…
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Everything You Want to Know About the Econ Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded. So, what is it all about anyway?
In recent years, the young generation has shown an incredible…
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What Makes a Good Moderator in a Presidential Debate?
A good moderator should moderate, not escalate.
Before an election, the nominees for president usually go head-to-head…
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Christopher Columbus: The Failed Explorer Who Found America
Columbus had the right idea – if only his math hadn’t been so wrong.
Christopher Columbus discovered America on October 12, 1492, but it…
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Voting Methods: A Breakdown
How do we choose what voting methods work and what should be changed?
The right to vote is considered one of our fundamental…
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The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World
Built as a gift to commemorate the Declaration of Independence centennial, this gift from France symbolizes freedom in America.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of American freedom.…
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The Spill: The Politics of Debates
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VP Debates: Politics as Usual The vice presidential debate is…
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How the United States Supreme Court Works
The Court has had nine judges, or justices, since the 1800s.
The United States Supreme Court is the ultimate decision-maker when…
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Rundown on Elections
Presidential elections draw the most attention and voter turnout, but what’s the bigger picture?
Every four years, America holds a new presidential election. Political…
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President Trump and His COVID Recovery
Trump caught the Coronavirus but continues his duties.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania have both tested…
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Cancel Culture – Origins and Weaponization
Cancel culture is more common than ever before, but how did it begin, and do its roots go back further than we think?
At its essence, cancel culture is simply a form of…
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Scientists Ask If There’s Life on Venus
We need a space mission to Venus to see if there is life.
When we think about whether there could be life elsewhere…
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Alarming American Attitudes About 2020 Election
Will every election from now on be deemed rigged?
A recent survey reveals some alarming attitudes among Americans regarding…
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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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The Spill: The Supreme Court Debate
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Supreme Court Appointment: Justice or Politics? The Supreme Court is…
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Survey Finds Millennials and Gen Z Lack Knowledge of the Holocaust
Do the schools need to do a better job of education youth about history?
Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany, German-occupied Europe, and collaborators…
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Free Speech – A Life and Death Matter
Considering how far the radicals will go to silence dissenting opinion, truth-telling is a real act of courage.
There are certain things that, in today’s climate, you just…
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One Nation, Three Branches of Government
The American Constitution gave us the foundation, but what are the responsibilities of these branches today?
Our federal government consists of three branches: the legislative, executive,…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Feminist Icon
In her many years on the high court and before, RBG fought for equality between the sexes.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 years…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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