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environmentalism
(Encyclopedia) environmentalism, movement to protect the quality and continuity of life through conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and control of land use. The philosophical…Palestine Seeks Membership with the U.N. Security Council
After years of stalled peace talks with Israel, Palestine takes matters to the United Nations. By Jennie Wood Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Matty Stern (U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv…May 2022 Current Events: World News
Top of Page US News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the World…Thomas Terry (Tom) CONNALLY, Congress, TX (1877-1963)
Senate Years of Service: 1929-1953 Party: Democrat CONNALLY Thomas Terry (Tom) , a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born near Hewitt, McLennan County, Tex., August 19, 1877; attended…George Stanley McGOVERN, Congress, SD (1922)
Senate Years of Service: 1963-1981 Party: Democrat McGOVERN George Stanley , a Representative and a Senator from South Dakota; born in Avon, Bon Homme County, S.Dak., July 19, 1922; attended the…Namibia
(Encyclopedia) CE5 NamibiaNamibianämĭbˈēə [key], officially Republic of Namibia, republic (2015 est. pop. 2,426,000), c.318,000 sq mi (823,620 sq km), SW Africa. It is bordered by Angola in the…North Macedonia
(Encyclopedia) CE5 North MacedoniaNorth Macedoniamăsˌədōˈnēə [key], Macedonian Severna Makedonija, officially Republic of North Macedonia, republic (2015 est. pop. 2,079,000), 9,930 sq mi (25,720…union, labor
(Encyclopedia) union, labor, association of workers for the purpose of improving their economic status and working conditions through collective bargaining with employers. Historically there have…The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Israel and Hamas Collide
Despite several negotiations attempts, peace still eludes the region. By Jennie Wood Related Links Conflict from 1948 through 2000 Israel Palestine Glossary…LGBT Pride Month: Origins and Importance
Pride month, celebrated every year in June, serves as a tribute and a show of honor to members of the LGBTQ community and others involved in the stonewall riots of June 28, 1969, in Manhattan. It is…Trending
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