Americans Aren’t Practicing Democracy Anymore
As participation in civic life has dwindled, so has public faith in the country’s system of government.
My Rapist Apologized
The Kavanaugh allegations led me to reach out to the man who had assaulted me decades before.
The Gulf Country That Will Shape the Future of Yemen
As the United Arab Emirates’ bloody war against the Houthis drags on, it’s also playing a key role in the fight against al-Qaeda.
What Teens Think of the Kavanaugh Accusations
“They just keep saying ‘Boys will be boys.’ But I’m in high school—I don’t want that to happen to me.”
The Underestimated Reliability of Oral Histories
Not only written narratives have stood the test of time.
The Man Who Raised a Fist, 50 Years Later
Former Olympic sprinter Tommie Smith reflects on his legacy and the resurgence of activism in sports.
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Americans Aren’t Practicing Democracy Anymore
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