Mary Beth and John Tinker display their black peace armbands.
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The First Amendment Throughout History

Have you noticed how many rallies and marches there have been lately? It seems like every month there’s another big march. Wonder why? Americans have a long history of assembly [gathering together for a cause]. … Read more

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Why We Need an Earth Day

Senator Gaylord Nelson had seen enough. The year was 1969. A massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California had killed thousands of seabirds, seals, and dolphins. An ooze of black oil coated … Read more

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Making an IMPACT: Alex Scott

Have you ever heard the old phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” Because lemons are sour and lemonade is sweet, the phrase describes making something good out of something bad. Something terrible happened … Read more

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Irish Culture in the United States

Many people agree that one of the strengths of the United States is its diversity. When people move to the United States, they bring along their best traditions. In March, we celebrate one particular group … Read more

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African American Women of NASA

Three, two, one…blastoff! Would you ever want to work for NASA? It would be a big responsibility, but very rewarding. In 1957, the Space Race [a competition between the United States and Soviet Union] was … Read more