Harvard’s Magna Carta Surprise »
Imagine that you go to a thrift store or yard sale and find something super cheap. Then you later discover that what you’ve Read more…
Understanding Trump’s Third Term Talk »
Over the past month, President Donald Trump has said several times that he would consider running for a third term as president. Meanwhile, Read more…
The Impact of Trump’s Tariff Plan »
On April 2, 2025, on what he called “Liberation Day,” President Trump unveiled a new plan to place tariffs on goods from all Read more…
Gulf of America: What’s In a Name? »
Think about the name of your city, town, or state. It can be strange to imagine how the land you live on was Read more…
Celebrate Constitution Week »
On September 17, the United States will celebrate an important anniversary. On that date in 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention added Read more…
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Chosen as House Speaker in Dramatic Vote »
It’s unusual for a vote over Speaker of the House to make headline news for days on end. In fact, a new Speaker Read more…
Jaylen Smith: The Youngest African American Mayor in U.S. History »
A runoff election in the small town of Earle, Arkansas, made history in 2022. An eighteen-year-old named Jaylen Smith became the youngest African Read more…
Obama Breaks Ground on Presidential Library »
Last week, former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The Obamas Read more…
U.S. Troops to Leave Afghanistan »
Soon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States began a war in Afghanistan. President Biden announced that he wants all Read more…
Trump’s Second Impeachment Outcome »
On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection at the Read more…