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UPDATE: Lori Lightfoot has become the first African American woman to be mayor of Chicago. She is also the city’s first openly gay mayor. She won with almost three out of every four votes. On Tuesday, … Read more
In the creeks and streams of Northwest Montana, you might notice small dams made from willow branches, dirt, and other natural materials. They look like beaver dams. They are actually made by people. Recently, warm … Read more
Do you know what a vegan diet is? It’s a diet that doesn’t use any animal products. Not only does that mean no meat, it also means no milk, cheese, or eggs. Instead, vegans eat … Read more
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
There are more women in Congress than there have ever been at any time in United States history. Three women sit on the Supreme Court. Women have made tremendous strides in government, but there is … Read more
Joshua trees are in trouble. And sadly, this isn’t the first time these beautiful desert plants have been threatened. In the early 1900s, people stripped Joshua trees and other plants from California’s deserts to replant … Read more
On February 24, people around the world will turn on the television to watch the Academy Awards. They’ll get to see their favorite stars and movies compete for the precious Oscar statuettes. They might also … Read more
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
Imagine not being able to eat at a restaurant or go to a movie because of the color of your skin. Well, this could have happened to you if you lived in the United States … Read more
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights activists [people working to bring about social or political change] fought hard for equality and voting rights for African Americans. While African Americans have had the right … Read more
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