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Support Widespread For Renewing Alaska Civics Education
Nationwide trend reaching new peak as talks on reintroducing Alaska civics education move ahead
Bourbon Diplomacy for Democrats and Republicans
In spirit of Congress’ legendary Great Compromiser Henry Clay, lawmakers meet at Bourbon Barrel of Compromise for a 21st century taste of bourbon diplomacy
Celebrating Paine Day: Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Paine Day needs to be a national holiday to celebrate the international impact of founding father
Towards Universal College Education in America
President outlines small step toward achieving universal college education through increased federal assistance but resistance from fiscal conservatives is swift
EVENT: Rational Discussion on Democratic Policing in Brooklyn
Promoting a rational discussion among people of faith about law enforcement, race, gun violence and social inequality. Democratic Policing Event Saturday!
How Gone With The Wind’s Racism Was Edited Down
Recognized as one of history’s greatest movies, Producer David O. Selznick was forced to great lengths to tone down Gone With The Wind’s racism laced original plot
Worrying Results of North Korea’s Hollywood Obsession
Dictator Kim Jong Un carries on his father’s bizarre behavior as pariah North Korea’s Hollywood obsession reflects deep paranoia and propaganda reliance
Malala Accepts Nobel Peace Prize at Norway Ceremony
Attendance was high at Oslo awards ceremony where Pakistani women’s education activist Malala accepts Nobel Peace Prize along with India’s Kailash Satyarthi
Occupy Wall Street Creator Micah White’s Protest Strategy
Principals behind Occupy Wall Street founder Micah White’s protest strategy that launched a global movement of public dissent, protest and creativity