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Everything You Don’t Know About The March On Washington

The March on Washington: why John F. Kennedy opposed it, why Martin Luther King Jr. almost didn't "have a dream," and everything else your history teacher never told you.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 27, 2016

Everything You Don’t Know About The March On Washington

The March on Washington: why John F. Kennedy opposed it, why Martin Luther King Jr. almost didn't "have a dream," and everything else your history teacher never told you.

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 27, 2016

Here’s How People Attempted To Deny Women The Right To Vote

As the 2016 election draws closer and Hillary Clinton gets her chance to become America’s first female president, it’s easy to — as Michelle Obama recently noted — “take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.” But there was a time, not even 100 years...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 6, 2016

Here’s How People Attempted To Deny Women The Right To Vote

As the 2016 election draws closer and Hillary Clinton gets her chance to become America’s first female president, it’s easy to — as Michelle Obama recently noted — “take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.” But there was a time, not even 100 years...

By All That's Interesting • August 6, 2016

7 Modern Border Walls You May Not Know About

Donald Trump has invigorated the idea of the border wall. Historically, he isn't alone.

By Nickolaus Hines • Aug 2, 2016

7 Modern Border Walls You May Not Know About

Donald Trump has invigorated the idea of the border wall. Historically, he isn't alone.

By Nickolaus Hines • August 2, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 31, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • July 31, 2016

Why Woody Guthrie Hated Donald Trump’s Dad

The famed folk singer penned some angry -- and unpublished -- words about Donald Trump's father in the 1950s. Here's why.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 14, 2016

Why Woody Guthrie Hated Donald Trump’s Dad

The famed folk singer penned some angry -- and unpublished -- words about Donald Trump's father in the 1950s. Here's why.

By Savannah Cox • July 14, 2016

Adolf Hitler’s Birthplace May Be Destroyed

As neo-Nazism rises in popularity across Europe, the Austrian government is taking steps to squash one of its symbolic sources: the birthplace of Adolf Hitler. Recently, the government moved to seize a three-story building located in the 17,000-person town of Braunau am Inn. Hitler lived in the northern Austrian town...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 13, 2016

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Adolf Hitler’s Birthplace May Be Destroyed

As neo-Nazism rises in popularity across Europe, the Austrian government is taking steps to squash one of its symbolic sources: the birthplace of Adolf Hitler. Recently, the government moved to seize a three-story building located in the 17,000-person town of Braunau am Inn. Hitler lived in the northern Austrian town...

By Savannah Cox • July 13, 2016

Meet The “Iranian Hulk” Who Wants To Fight ISIS

The “Hulk of Iran” has had enough of ISIS — and he wants to do something about it. A 24-year-old Iranian bodybuilder named Sajad Gharibi announced that he plans to head to Syria and “beat up ISIS,” BBC Persia reported on Friday. Gharibi, who weighs approximately 350 pounds and has...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 6, 2016

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Meet The “Iranian Hulk” Who Wants To Fight ISIS

The “Hulk of Iran” has had enough of ISIS — and he wants to do something about it. A 24-year-old Iranian bodybuilder named Sajad Gharibi announced that he plans to head to Syria and “beat up ISIS,” BBC Persia reported on Friday. Gharibi, who weighs approximately 350 pounds and has...

By Savannah Cox • July 6, 2016

Why The Republican Party’s Founders Wouldn’t Recognize It Today

The Republican Party has been half of American politics for over 160 years now, and today’s incarnation scarcely resembles the Grand Old Party that started with an 1854 anti-slavery meeting in Wisconsin. The Republican Party started with a few meetings of Whigs, Abolitionists, and some disaffected Northern Democrats in the...

By Richard Stockton • Jul 6, 2016

Why The Republican Party’s Founders Wouldn’t Recognize It Today

The Republican Party has been half of American politics for over 160 years now, and today’s incarnation scarcely resembles the Grand Old Party that started with an 1854 anti-slavery meeting in Wisconsin. The Republican Party started with a few meetings of Whigs, Abolitionists, and some disaffected Northern Democrats in the...

By Richard Stockton • July 6, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 5, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 5, 2016

What Donald Trump Gets Right

From free trade agreements to how hedge fund billionaires are taxed, Donald Trump is surprisingly right on some controversial issues.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 6, 2016

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What Donald Trump Gets Right

From free trade agreements to how hedge fund billionaires are taxed, Donald Trump is surprisingly right on some controversial issues.

By Savannah Cox • June 6, 2016