Climate Strike
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On Strike for the Climate!

A year ago, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sat alone at the Swedish capital. She had a message for world leaders. Take action on the climate crisis! This year, Thunberg did not protest alone. Millions … Read more

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Supreme Court Makes Final Rulings of Term

You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more

Notre-Dame
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Fire Engulfs Parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral’s roof in Paris, France. Crowds of people gasped as flames sent the cathedral’s spire [a tall, pointed structure often set on top of a building] crashing to earth. … Read more

European Union and British Union Jack flag flying in front of bright blue sky in preparation for the Brexit EU referendum
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What Is Brexit?

The United Kingdom and the European Union face a deadline on March 29th, the day scheduled for Brexit. Brexit is a term used to describe the decision by the United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as … Read more

Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone's North Entrance during government shutdown.
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What Happens When the Government Shuts Down?

Passengers waited in long lines at airports security checkpoints. Trash piled up in national parks. People with important cases in court had their hearing indefinitely postponed. This was all thanks to a partial government shutdown. … Read more