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There are images that will stay with us forever. From FDR notifying the world that the U.S. had entered WWII, to Obama's trademark fist bump at the Democratic National Convention, these scenes depict modern-day leaders doing their jobs. Whether they be funny, awe-inspiring, or sad, each of the following pictures captures a moment in… Read more
There are images that will stay with us forever. From FDR notifying the world that the U.S. had entered WWII, to Obama's trademark fist bump at the Democratic National Convention, these scenes depict modern-day leaders doing their jobs. Whether they be funny, awe-inspiring, or sad, each of the following pictures captures a moment in… Read more
There are images that will stay with us forever. From FDR notifying the world that the U.S. had entered WWII, to Obama's trademark fist bump at the Democratic National Convention, these scenes depict modern-day leaders doing their jobs. Whether they be funny, awe-inspiring, or sad, each of the following pictures captures a moment in… Read more
Related Links When and Where to Vote Who Can Vote Voter Registration Deadlines and Poll Hours Who Can Vote In order to vote in the 2016 general election, which takes place on Tuesday, November 8, you must register to vote. There are several ways to… Read more
Voters Give Obama Four More Years by Jennie Wood Tammy Baldwin Related Links Milestones of the 2012 General Election Campaign 2012 The Closest Presidential Races Electoral College v. The People Super PACs Explained On Nov. 6, 2012, President… Read more
Before the dawn of electronic media, politicians used songs to deliver attack ads and to woo voters by Beth Rowen Related Links Biographies of the Presidents Presidential Scandals Presidential Factfile Long before presidential candidates criticized each other in vitriolic… Read more
State primaries vary from state to state. These dates are tentative and subject to change. For update information, go the the Federal Election Commission. STATE PRIMARY DATE CAUCUS DATE Alabama March 8, 2016 n/a Alaska n/a March 6, 2016 (R); April 15, 2016 (D) American Samoa n/a TBD Arizona March 22… Read more
State primaries vary from state to state. These dates are tentative and subject to change. For update information, go the the Federal Election Commission. STATE PRIMARY DATE CAUCUS DATE Alabama March 13, 2012 n/a Alaska n/a March 6, 2012 (R); April 15, 2012 (D) American Samoa n/a pending Arizona… Read more
State primaries vary from state to state. These dates are tentative and subject to change. For update information, go the the Federal Election Commission. STATE PRIMARY DATE CAUCUS DATE Alabama February 5, 2008 n/a Alaska n/a February 5, 2008 American Samoa n/a February 23, 2008 (R)March 10, 2008 (D… Read more
Military personnel serving overseas vote using absentee ballots by Mark Hughes and Liz Olson Related Links When and Where to Vote How to Register to Vote Who Can Vote Voter Registration Deadlines and Poll Hours Who Can Vote Overseas Vote… Read more
History and Government > U.S. Elections Below lists the members of the Senate in the United States' 113th Congress following the November 2012 elections. Dates in left column indicate term in office; birth years are given in parentheses after party affiliation. All terms are for six years and expire in… Read more
This table provides the name and state of the women serving in the 114th Congress, which began in 2015. There are 85 women in the House of Representatives and 20 women in the Senate. State House Senate Alabama Martha Roby (R)Terri Sewell (D) Alaska Lisa… Read more
This table provides the name and state of the women serving in the 113th Congress, which began in 2013. There are 81 women in the House of Representatives and 20 women in the Senate. State House Senate Alabama Martha Roby (R)Terri Sewell (D) Alaska Lisa… Read more
This table provides the name and state of the women serving in the 112th Congress, which began in 2011. There are 80 women in the House of Representatives and 17 women in the Senate. State House Senate Alabama Martha Roby (R)Terri Sewell (D) Alaska Lisa… Read more
This table provides the name and state of the women currently serving in the 111th Congress (which began in 2009). There are 77 women in the House of Representatives and 17 women in the Senate. State House Senate Alaska Lisa Murkowski (R) Arizona Gabrielle… Read more
by Beth Rowen Related Links World Geography Geography Hall of Fame Basic U.S. Geography The Geography Guide External Resources National Geographic Bee Scripps National Spelling Bee Bonny Jain wasn’t always a… Read more
After years of struggling for visibility and acceptance, transgender individuals and the issues they face came into the national spotlight in 2015.
Caitlyn Jenner
Photo Credit: Annie Leibovitz / Vanity Fair
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An ethical debate intensifies as a growing number of transgender children receive drug and hormone treatments.
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Jazz, transgender girl
Photo Credit: Trans Kids Purple Rainbow Foundation, 2011
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Schools and other organizations revise their policies to protect and include transgender individuals.
Sign at Washington DC Pride Parade 2012
Photo Credit: Tim Evanson
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The debate intensifies over standards in education Related Links Common Core State Standards Initiative New Evaluations Are Raising the Stakes for Teachers School Daze: Find Out Why Some Schools Opt for Later Start Times State Compulsory School Attendance Laws Education The debate over Common Core State Standards, or… Read more
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