Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday
President Joe Biden speaks with Opal Lee after signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
23 Jun
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday »

On June 19, 1865, news of the end of the Civil War reached the citizens of Galveston, Texas. This day, known as “Juneteenth,” Read more…

Oregon Legislator Removed for Aiding Rioters
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16 Jun
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Oregon Legislator Removed for Aiding Rioters »

The breach of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, made headlines around the world. But you might not know that a Read more…

Your “shot” at Millions
How are state's trying to get people vaccinated? In many different ways.
2 Jun
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Your “shot” at Millions »

In the United States, many state governments have come up with some really creative ways to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Read more…

Biden: Let’s Loosen Rules on COVID Vaccine Patent
Coronavirus Covid-19 vaccine development medical with syringe for doctor use to treat pneumonia illness patients.
12 May
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Biden: Let’s Loosen Rules on COVID Vaccine Patent »

As the world struggles to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some nations have had more success than others. Today, the vaccine is readily Read more…

Moving Atlanta’s All-Star Game
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14 Apr
2021
Written by Valerie Cumming

Moving Atlanta’s All-Star Game »

Georgia was the major upset of the 2020 elections. Not only did the traditionally red state go blue for Joe Biden, but shortly Read more…

Attack on the United States Capitol
On January 6, 2021 angry protesters broke into the U.S. Capitol Building hoping to disrupt the certification of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election.
13 Jan
2021
Written by David Martin

Attack on the United States Capitol »

On January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. a hostile group of Trump supporters attacked the United States Capitol Building as Congress was in Read more…

Mandatory Masking
Communities across the country are debating the need to cover their faces during the coronavirus pandemic.
15 Jul
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Mandatory Masking »

Governors and other state and local leaders are making decisions about whether or not to require masks, and how these mask mandates will Read more…

States Begin to Reopen
Are you comfortable going back into public crowds again?
27 May
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

States Begin to Reopen »

One of the greatest challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is that every state has been impacted differently, and as a result, every state Read more…

The Reopening Debate
Going back to work may be a very difficult decision for a lot of people.
5 May
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

The Reopening Debate »

It seems like a lifetime ago that we were able to eat at a restaurant, shop at the mall, check out a book Read more…

Congress Discusses Another Payout
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7 Apr
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Congress Discusses Another Payout »

The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people out of work. But what about those who still have to report to their jobs Read more…