According to the Gun Violence Archive, at least 128 mass shootings have occurred in the United States so far this year.
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According to a Pew Research Center analysis, women are currently serving as the head of government in only 13 out of the 193 member states of the United Nations, and less than a third of UN countries have ever had a woman leader. Among the 13 countries with current women leaders, nine have their first-ever female head of government, including Peru, Italy, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, whose female leaders took office within the past year. Europe is home to seven out of 13 of the current women leaders.
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This week marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment states that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
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“Don't join the book burners. Don't think you are going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as that document does not offend our own ideas of decency. That should be the only censorship.”
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On Monday, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a report indicating that the world is on track to fall short of its most ambitious climate goal of restricting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels within the next ten years.
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Amid the celebrations of Women's History Month, Margaret Brennan, the host of Face the Nation, highlighted the reversal of women's rights around the world. Brennan reported on the United Nations session that occurred last Monday, where UN Secretary General António Guterres discussed the global crisis facing women and girls:
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During Women's History Month, we celebrate the achievements women have made and the progress towards women's rights. However, we must also acknowledge the ongoing challenges and dangers they face globally.
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In a heartwarming gesture of gratitude, Turkish Airlines flew rescue dogs and their handlers back home for free on special flights after they tirelessly searched for victims of the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in February. Rather than transporting the animals in the cargo hold...
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The gender pay gap in the US has not changed much in the past two decades, with women earning 82% of what men earned in 2022, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. The study found that the wage gap was smaller for workers aged 25 to 34, with women earning 92 cents for every dollar earned by a man in the same age group. The gap among all workers in 2022 was 18 cents, down from 35 cents in 1982.
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The United States experienced two periods of the Red Scare - after the Bolsheviks took power in Russia (1917-1920) and during World War II. One example of this was the Palmer Raids, a series of violent law-enforcement raids ordered by US Attorney General Alexander Mitchell Palmer that targeted and arrested leftists and anarchists. The period became known as the "Red Summer."
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Women's History Month is dedicated to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the history of the United States. Women such as Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks have left a significant impact on women's history that dates back to the founding of the nation. It has since become an international celebration, with countries around the world recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of women.
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This week marks the 100th anniversary of the recording of Bessie Smith's first song, "Downhearted Blues." The Harlem Renaissance singer is popularly known as the Empress of Blues.
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Columnist Philip Bump with the Washington Post released a report this week on the reunification of families at the border that was implemented by the Trump Administration in 2018. The policy called for separating children from their parents at the US-Mexico border as a deterrent to illegal immigration. Children were taken from their parents and placed in detention centers while their parents were prosecuted for illegal entry. Consequently, the policy was widely criticized and condemned by domestic and international communities, as it caused significant harm and trauma to children and their families. It was rescinded in June 2018.
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15-year-old Sergio Peralta started attending a new school this year. He felt self-conscious because he was born with a hand that wasn’t fully formed.
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He was called the "best and fastest pitcher I've ever faced" by Joe DiMaggio. On this day fifty-two years ago, Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Winter is a slow time of year for many in the food and hospitality industry, and the Tavern on the Wharf in Plymouth, Massachusetts is no exception. Last weekend, a group of Peloton enthusiasts made all the difference for two servers at this restaurant.
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Almost one year has passed since the Ukraine war began. The Biden Administration and most of Europe are increasing their support for Ukraine. According to a recent Pew Research Survey, the number of Americans who say the United States provides too much support to Ukraine has increased.
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Today we are celebrating Brandon Tsay, a selfless and courageous 26-year-old hero who risked his life to save others. On Saturday evening, Brandon heard the "distinct sound of metal" in the lobby of Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, a dance hall in Alhambra, California.
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Condoleeza Rice was confirmed Secretary of State 18 years ago today, making her the highest ranking African American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet.
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Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of Black Americans since their emancipation from slavery. It was founded in 1926 as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and journalist.
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