Today, we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the last Confederate state. It was a momentous step towards realizing freedom and equality for all.

Partisan divisions in K–12 education have become increasingly pronounced, shaping the 2024 election cycle and sparking intense debates on topics such as curriculum, school impact, and parental influence, according to recent surveys by Pew Research Center. Pew Research presents several charts based on surveys and external data to illustrate these divisions.

In a recent interview, former Attorney General Bill Barr defended the Department of Justice's decision to charge former President Donald Trump with mishandling classified documents. Barr said that the charges were not part of a "witch hunt," and that Trump would have avoided prosecution if he had simply returned the documents. Barr also said that there is "no excuse" for Trump's actions.

Paul Newman, a true champion of equality and acceptance, beautifully expressed his unwavering support for gay rights in this quote:

Happy Pride Month! Throughout June, we celebrate the history, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time to honor the trailblazers, advocates, and everyday heroes who have fought for equality and made invaluable contributions to society.

Americans place great importance on spending time with family, surpassing other personal priorities, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. A whopping 73% of U.S. adults consider family time as one of the most important aspects of their lives, regardless of how much time they actually spend on it. Additionally, 90% of respondents view it as either one of the most important things or very important.

Today marks the 102nd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history.

According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center from March 20-26, 2023, the majority of Americans have overwhelmingly unfavorable views of both Russia and China, as well as their respective leaders.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate on May 16, 2023, after a nearly three-month absence. Feinstein, 89, was recovering from a case of shingles, a viral infection that can cause a painful rash.

63 years ago this week, Israel made a momentous announcement: they had captured Adolf Eichmann, one of the masterminds behind the Holocaust. Following World War II, numerous high-ranking Nazis sought refuge in South America to escape prosecution for their war crimes. Eichmann found shelter in Argentina, residing in a small town near Buenos Aires.

May 17, 2004, marked a historic day in the United States. Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, paving the way for other states to follow suit. The landmark decision was made by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which ruled that the state constitution guarantees the right to same-sex marriage.

Pew Research recently released a report on how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly influenced American perspectives on Russia, Ukraine, and NATO, potentially shaping the country's foreign policy in the future.

On Saturday, the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, vetoed a 12-week abortion ban that had been passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature. Although the Republicans hold a supermajority, Cooper believes there is one Republican who will vote against the ban…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (AAPI) to the United States. AAPIs have made significant contributions to various fields, including science, technology, politics, and the arts. Here are some notable AAPI figures who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.

In a 2022 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, nearly 12,000 working U.S.-based journalists were asked about their concerns regarding potential restrictions on press freedoms in the country. The results showed that 57% of the respondents are extremely or very concerned, with a third of journalists saying they are extremely concerned. Another 23% are somewhat concerned, while only 20% have low levels of concern about the future of press freedoms domestically.

According to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021 than in any other year on record. In total, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S. in 2021, which included record numbers of both gun murders and gun suicides. The number of gun deaths has been increasing in recent years, but the rate of gun deaths, which accounts for the nation's growing population, remained below the levels of earlier decades.

President George H. W. Bush designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in 1992. In this annual celebration, Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Hawaiians are recognized for their many contributions and achievements. This month-long observance was established to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843.

“To tie [the debt ceiling] to … breaking the promises of the United States government to people all over the world as well as its own citizens, just makes no sense. So it ought to be banned as a weapon. It should be like nuclear bombs, basically too horrible to use.”⁠

The U.S. federal income tax system is a complex web of regulations and requirements that govern how individuals and corporations are taxed. It's a crucial source of revenue for the federal government, funding various programs and services.