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Ground our knowledge of the present in the stories of the past

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Why James Baldwin’s Writing Changed My Understanding of America — and Myself

March 22, 2022

James Baldwin captured the multifaceted nature of the American character with all its complications and its often-paradoxical nature. To be American is, to evoke Walt Whitman, to contain multitudes. And Baldwin captured this essence so well because of his many identities — he was an expat,

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The [Censored] History of Student Journalism in America

June 13, 2022

The Pathfinder of Ballwin, MO, reflects on freedom of the press for

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We Need to Stay Focused on the War in Ukraine as it Rages On

June 13, 2022

Young Ukrainians brought attention to this brutal war. Now young Americans need

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Giving Thanks to Teachers Who Give Their All

June 13, 2022

An introduction to our new column of thank-you letters from students to

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A History of Political Campaigning in Video Games

Political campaigns increasingly target younger voters through video games. But does it truly resonate with the audience?

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by JD Engel
December 2, 2024
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Why American Politics is So Polarized

While it may seem that political polarization has skyrocketed over the past few years, the reality is that it's been brewing over decades of political and societal shifts.

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by Isabelle Ling
October 4, 2024
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Skaters Bring a New State of Mind to Historic Park

A curfew has been imposed at David Armstrong Extreme Park in Louisville, KY in response to violent incidents. Here's how the skating community has responded.

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by Nora Ruscoe
May 12, 2024
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Young Asian Americans Rewrite Their Own History

When North Carolina students saw a lack of representation in their school textbooks, they decided to do something about it.

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by Y-Nhu Do and Peggy Chen
May 12, 2024
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Bop or Flop: 7 Iconic Musical Moments in Campaign History

A deep dive into musical moments from the campaign trail.

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by Sophie Stachurski
May 22, 2023
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A Harvard Prof Spent 20 Years Studying Gen Z. Here’s What He Learned.

America’s youngest citizens are getting primed for political engagement long before they can vote. A new book breaks down their civic education.

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by Joe Lovinger
May 22, 2023
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What’s In a Generation Anyway?

What I’ve learned living in between Millennials and Gen Zers.

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by Joe Lovinger
February 27, 2023
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2022 Was the Year Gen Z Changed American Democracy

Midterm elections rarely draw the youth vote, but Gen Z showed up and broke the mold.

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by Kidizenship Editorial Team
December 28, 2022
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The 2022 Midterm Elections Could Change Everything

What you need to know about the 2022 midterm elections and what their outcome may mean for both sides of the aisle.

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by Sophie Stachurski Adin McGurk
November 1, 2022
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The Process and Powers of the Supreme Court, Explained

With major decisions looming on the horizon, here’s a rundown of how SCOTUS develops final opinions. 

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by Rachael Perrotta
June 18, 2022
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