Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Fall is often time for big parties and celebrations. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. It’s a great time to go outdoors. A cache … Read more
At the beginning of 2020, the U.S. economy seemed to be doing well. There were not too many people without jobs, and people were buying goods and services. That meant that the economy was growing. … Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the two major candidates running for United States president. In some states, people have already begun to vote in person and by mail. What are some of the biggest … Read more
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at the age of 87. She spent her remarkable life working tirelessly for all people to be treated equally under the law. … Read more
In the 1960s, Pittsburgh, like many other cities in the United States, was segregated by race. But Black people were not the only ones in Pittsburgh who suffered from a lack of ambulance care. Instead … Read more
Voting for our leaders is an important part of our democracy. Any U.S. citizen over the age of 18 can vote if they are registered. Voting laws differ across the country, but there are three … Read more
Joe Biden made an historic announcement this August when he chose his running mate for the 2020 election for U.S. President—Kamala Harris. What makes this announcement so important? If Mr. Biden is elected, Senator Harris … Read more
In the United States, candidates follow a process to become President. A presidential candidate must be a natural-born citizen, a resident of the United States for at least 14 years, and at least 35 years … Read more
In the United States and many countries around the world, people are protesting against the mistreatment of Black people, especially by police officers. On May 25, when a Black man named George Floyd was killed … Read more
August 9th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The United Nations created the holiday in 1994 to honor indigenous people and cultures around the world. Indigenous people are the first people to live in an area. The … Read more
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