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Conservative politicians have launched attacks against the use of the word “woke.” If they knew the history of the word, they might stop wasting their time.
Christopher Lasch’s sharp-tonged a critique of American society was a product of its time, but has things to say about the present.
The idea of Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to push west, leading to the creation of the first national parks. But those beliefs spelled removal for many Native American groups.
The US is home to more international migrants than any other country. But even though immigration is an actively debated topic, immigrants are poorly understood.
Latino artists have been forging their own paths in hip-hop for decades, giving voice to young peoples’ pain, faith and demands for change.
In some regions of the country, mothers and fathers have different approaches than their counterparts in other regions.
The history of UFOs weaves together public fascination, government secrecy and cultural phenomena. Recent news and shifts in the government’s stance on UFOs are giving new life to the mystery.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee highlights the richness of the English lexicon by picking some tough entries with foreign roots.
Bruce Springsteen is The Boss, Aristotle is The Philosopher. And they have a great deal in common, if you know where to look.
Catch 22 as seen by George Clooney is just far too good looking.
The cat and mouse comedy duo have been locked in conflict for more than 78 years now.
A century after his birth, John F Kennedy’s celebrity shines as brightly as ever.
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