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They have challenged Senators on live television. They have organized one of the biggest marches in United States history. Most importantly, they have changed the way people talk about guns, one of the most controversial … Read more

Have you ever tried to reduce your water use? Maybe you’ve remembered to turn the faucet off as you brush your teeth. Or, maybe your family has a time limit for showers. But have you … Read more

Many people in America are afraid and don’t know what will happen to them next. Unless Congress and the President can reach an agreement, they may lose their jobs, have to leave school, or even … Read more

Do you ever look back on the last year and think about what you’ve accomplished? Do you start a new year thinking about what more you could do? Well, so does the President of the … Read more

Wouldn’t it be great if there was an award for people who work for peace won the same way there are awards for athletes who win championships? There is! It’s called the Nobel Peace Prize. … Read more

Think back to a time when you and a group of others worked together to complete a task. Each person brings different strengths and ideas to the project. How did you decide the best way … Read more

Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! The storm developed on August 30th off the coast of Africa. Hurricane categories range from one to five based on wind … Read more

You may have heard the term “household budget” before. This is when people plan how much money they can spend on things like food, clothing, and entertainment. The United States has a budget too. The … Read more

Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods resemble lakes. Many buildings have been destroyed. These were just some of the scenes in Texas after Hurricane Harvey made its way inland from the Gulf of … Read more

On September 24th, Germany will have an election to decide who will be the Chancellor (leader of the federal government) of Germany. In Germany, people vote for political parties instead of people. Angela Merkel, leader … Read more