Social Issues

Major Biden: From Shelter Dog to "First Pet"

For the first time in history, a sitting U.S. president has brought with him to the White House a pet ado...
Mar 2, 2021VIEW
Politics

Biden Tackles Discriminatory Housing Policies and Mass Incarceration

President Biden signed four executive orders on January 26 to support America’s racial equity goals. “...
Mar 2, 2021VIEW
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Exploring Science with a New Generation of Girls

From mountaintops to the depths of the seas, American women scientists are tackling global problems. I...
Mar 1, 2021VIEW
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African American Trailblazers in Diplomacy

African Americans’ contributions to U.S. diplomacy began in the late 19th century, when abolitionists Ebe...
Feb 26, 2021VIEW
Politics

Presidential Libraries Help Humanize Former U.S. Leaders

Each of the U.S. presidential libraries and museums offers insights into the personality of a former U.S....
Feb 26, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

The Bond between a Blind Person and Her Guide Dog is Hard to Compare to Any Other Relationship

As a dog lover, one of the first things I did when I arrived in Tokyo was head to Shibuya and visit the H...
Feb 23, 2021VIEW
Science & Technology

Why Science Fairs Matter in America

In the United States, high school science fairs are an important forum for students to explore what they’...
Feb 22, 2021VIEW
Politics

Biden Takes Bold Steps to Fight Climate Change

On January 20, his first day in office, President Biden signed papers to bring the United States back int...
Feb 19, 2021VIEW
Arts & Culture

Black Artists Have Always Been an Essential Part of American Culture

Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans we...
Feb 19, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

U.S. Copyright Law Makes Thousands of Classics Free for All

Fans of old classics are now free to use and adapt stories, songs and films published in 1925 thanks to U...
Feb 16, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

The U.S. Protects Wetlands Large and Small

Wetlands everywhere, both inland and coastal, are essential to the global health of the Earth and its inh...
Feb 16, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

U.S. Memorials Honor Civil Rights Hero Rosa Parks

The U.S. Air Force on December 1, 2020, the 65th anniversary of Parks’ 1955 protest, unveiled a sculpture...
Feb 12, 2021VIEW
Politics

U.S. Reaffirms Partnership with World Health Organization

The United States is resuming support for the World Health Organization, which plays a vital role in figh...
Feb 9, 2021VIEW
Politics

A Look Back at How Presidents Made History with Executive Orders

In his first hours in office following his inauguration, President Biden took measures to address the mos...
Feb 8, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

Learning to See Beyond What Meets the Eyes: My American Experience

The morning of August 20, 2007 is as clear in my memory as if it were yesterday. I stood at the airport i...
Feb 5, 2021VIEW
Science & Technology

Meet the Next Astronauts to Land on the Moon

The newly announced members of the Artemis Team — the next astronaut missions to the moon — reflect the d...
Feb 3, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

How Do Journalists Win Pulitzers?

There is arguably no higher honor in American journalism than the Pulitzer Prize. Given annually since...
Feb 3, 2021VIEW
Arts & Culture

Tour These American Museums Virtually during COVID-19 Pandemic

While the pandemic has forced many to stay home, museums across the United States are bringing their worl...
Feb 3, 2021VIEW
Politics

U.S. Return to Paris Agreement Marks Renewed Climate Commitment

The United States is rejoining the Paris Agreement, renewing its commitment to partnering with other nati...
Jan 29, 2021VIEW

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