Why Do We Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
In the United States, there’s a special day called Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a day when we remember and celebrate the life of Dr....
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15
Jan
2024
15
Jan
2024
What Is the Iowa Caucus and How Does It Work?
In the United States, when it’s time to pick a new president, the first big event is called the Iowa Caucus. This is a special meeting...
26
Sep
2020
4 Things You Didn’t Know About The Census
As you may have heard, the Census has been extended (by federal court order) until October 31. Several states are having a hard time getting residents...
17
Aug
2020
Why do we have political conventions?
The Democratic and Republican conventions are this month, leaving many tuning in but scratching their heads as to what the purpose of the ritual is. Many...
23
May
2020
What is Memorial Day?
If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you Googled, “What is Memorial Day?” because you’re wondering what we owe this three day weekend to. It...
07
Mar
2020
Does your hand sanitizer work against coronavirus?
by Marshall Allen and Lisa Song, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your...
17
Feb
2020
Is Donald Trump lazy?
If you look at President Donald Trump’s public schedule, you would notice that the White House staff has blocked off large chunks of time that are...
17
Feb
2020
What is Kari’s Law?
Kari’s Law went into effect Monday, and you may have heard some mention about in in the past few days leading up to its enactment. In...
25
Dec
2019
New Year’s Resolutions: Where do they come from and do we actually keep them?
Every year as January arrives, New Year’s Resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Some of us have a casual relationship with them– we may...
15
Dec
2019
What causes condensation on windows?
(StatePoint) If you take a look at your home’s windows and doors in winter, you may notice condensation. As temperatures drop, it often appears on the...