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"You Rise, We All Rise!”: Building Community through Skateboarding

Skateboarding is one of the four new sports included in the Olympic program for Tokyo, along with karate,...
Aug 3, 2021VIEW
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U.S. Athletes to Watch in Tokyo [Photo Gallery]

Every four years, the world tunes in as the best athletes on earth compete at the Summer Olympics. While ...
Jul 28, 2021VIEW
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U.S. Karate Athlete Sakura Kokumai’s Journey to Tokyo 2020

After being postponed for a year, the Tokyo Olympics are finally upon us. Many athletes around the world ...
Jul 13, 2021VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

America Leads in Higher Education

Eight U.S. universities made the “top 10” in a global ranking of universities. The Times Higher Educat...
Jul 6, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

Love Is Love: How Same-Sex Marriage Became a Right in the United States

The 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured a nationwide right to same-sex marriage was a significa...
Jun 21, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

Passport for Heaven: Reflections on the LGBTQI+ Community in Okinawa 

Being LGBTQI+ was different in 1995 than it is today. Back then there was more fear and anxiety around th...
Jun 10, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

U.S. Supports the Human Rights of Transgender People around the World

U.S. foreign policy protects the human rights of all people, including the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals,...
Jun 4, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

What Makes a National Historic Landmark?

The United States is not as old as some other nations, but it includes many historically important cultur...
May 20, 2021VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

LGBTQIA+ Students on Campus—Finding Allies & Lifelong Friends

“Hey, Dad,” one of my most outgoing students says when she sees me. Her name is Sophia*, and she’s very p...
May 12, 2021VIEW
Science & Technology

Who Names NASA’s Mars Rovers?

When NASA engineers need a name for a robotic Mars “rover,” they know where to find creativity. They turn...
Apr 26, 2021VIEW
Science & Technology

For Earth Day 2021, Download This Free Poster

April 22 was established as Earth Day in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to encourage Americans ...
Apr 21, 2021VIEW
Politics

U.S. and Allies Adapt to Face New Challenges

Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants to revitalize U.S. alliances to counter modern threats, including...
Apr 16, 2021VIEW
Politics

Black Women Have Always Been Leaders for Voting Rights

Black women in America have advocated for their rights since before the United States began. “Black wo...
Apr 9, 2021VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

College Corner: What’s So Special about the Food at UCLA?

While typical American college cafeteria food can sometimes be greasy and unappetizing, the University of...
Apr 2, 2021VIEW
Politics

Women in Politics: A Timeline

March is Women’s History Month. Here’s a look at political milestones for U.S. women. Gaining women’s ri...
Mar 19, 2021VIEW
Arts & Culture

New York Artist Honors Nurses for Their Hard Work Fighting COVID-19

Artist Rebecca Moses paints the portraits of nurses at a New York City hospital to honor and commemorate ...
Mar 12, 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
Politics

Images of the Inauguration

The 59th inauguration of the president and vice president of the United States included sights both famil...
Jan 27, 2021VIEW

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