November 25, 2016
November 08, 2016
5 facts about voting and elections
Today, Americans will be electing the 44th President of the United States. To give you something to read while you stand in line at the polling places, here are five interesting facts about elections and voting:
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September 16, 2016
5 Facts About the U.S. Constitution
Tomorrow is Constitution Day, a holiday celebrated in America every year on September 17, the anniversary of the day the framers signed the document. Here are five facts you should know about the U.S. Continue Reading...
September 02, 2016
5 facts about Mother Teresa
On Sunday Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata — Mother Teresa — a saint at a canonization service to be held in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Continue Reading...
August 29, 2016
John Locke: ‘Father of Liberalism’
On this day in 1632, one of the greatest champions of liberty and someone often referred to as the “Father of Liberalism,” John Locke, was born. Although Locke’s philosophy played a crucial role in the American founding, there is still much that we can learn from his writings today. Continue Reading...
August 18, 2016
5 Facts about women’s suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Today, we celebrate the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified on August 18, 1920). Here are five facts you should know about women’s suffrage and the 19th Amendment:
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August 03, 2016
5 Facts about nuclear weapons
July 18, 2016
5 Facts About the Political Party Conventions
June 17, 2016
5 facts about fathers and Father’s Day
This Sunday is the day Americans set aside to honor their fathers. Here are 5 facts you should know about dads and Father’s Day.
1. After listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash. Continue Reading...
June 13, 2016