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Post January 30 2014

Russia and the Olympics: a brief background
Political tensions and human rights are in the spotlight as athletes gather in the Black Sea resort…
zeitgeist
Post December 10 2013

#MyZeitgeist: 2013 Student Challenge
  zeit•geist noun, often capitalized \ˈtsīt-ˌgīst,ˈzīt-\ : the general…
capitoldome
Post December 04 2013

The Capitol Dome at 150: A Symbol of Democracy in Need of Repair
150 years ago on December 2, construction was completed on the Capitol Dome in Washington, marking …
iran_agreement
Post November 26 2013

World Leaders Praise Historic Nuclear Deal with Iran
The U.S., along with the U.K., Germany, France, Russia, China and the European Union (known collect…
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Post November 25 2013

Does This Generation Have a "Moon Mission"?
Do Now is a weekly activity for students to engage and respond to current issues using social medi…
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Post November 21 2013

Senate Changes Rules to Curb Filibusters on Obama Appointees
By Associated Press reporter Alan Fram WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats eased the way for swif…
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Post November 21 2013

Living Wage Resource Guide
As the cost of living goes up in urban centers throughout the country, stagnant wages are making it…
JFK featured
Post November 15 2013

The Legacy of President John F. Kennedy - 50 Years Later
This November 22 will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. …
Oakland Raiders v Miami Dolphins
Post November 12 2013

NFL Bullying Case Sparks Debate Over Race, Sport and Culture
Bullying and sports made headlines recently when Jonathan Martin, a 24-year-old offensive lineman f…
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Post October 31 2013

World Leaders Demand No-Spying Agreement with U.S.
One of the American government’s largest spying agencies, the NSA, is in hot water over allegations…
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Post October 30 2013

How New York City Can Use Lessons from Sandy to Build The City of The Future
Background Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the day Superstorm Sandy hit the Eastern…
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Post October 22 2013

Congress Votes to Reopen Government, Raise Debt Ceiling
Late Wednesday night, Congress voted to pass a bill that ends the government shutdown and enables t…
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