Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has stepped back from public life. She served as a visiting federal appeals court judge.
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VIDEO: House Of Cards Creators Discuss Impact Of Political TV Shows
Netflix’s House of Cards series has become one of the most important on television looking at the political challenges of modern America.
Taylor Swift Teaches Fans How to Vote Early in Instagram Post
This follows last week with the first-ever political endorsement from the famously apolitical popstar Taylor Swift made via an Instagram post.
Hungarian Migrant Champion Wins Human Rights Award
Márta Pardavi is being presented the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award for her work as an ardent defender of the rights of refugees in Hungary.
Jennifer Lawrence Backs Memphis Instant Runoff Voting in Video
Jennifer Lawrence is getting involved in local politics by posting a video seeking citizen support for the Memphis instant runoff voting system.
Rapper Kezang Dorji Connecting Bhutanese Youth With Democracy
Bhutanese pop-star, Kezang Dorji, has brought together artists to create a music video encouraging youth to vote ahead of the National Assembly’s elections.
Vollywood? The Surprisingly Successful Vietnamese Movie Industry
Call it Vollywood? Vietnam’s movie scene is growing quickly, with an explosion of theaters across the country and more filmmakers entering the market.
NGO Launches Campaign To Empower South Sudanese Girls
At the International Day of the Girl on Thursday, girls in South Sudan are call on their government to do more to help them receive better education.
Museum Honors Political Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be presented with an engraved medal and $25,000 prize to honor his lifetime of excellent political films.
Latest Unusual Celebrity White House Guest is Kid Rock
President Donald Trump welcomed musicians Kid Rock and country star John Rich to the White House on Thursday as he signed legislation.