Watergate: Undoing A President
This informational text discusses how the Watergate Scandal affected President Richard Nixon. Nixon was President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He resigned during his second term, in 1974, before he could be impeached for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal. The scandal began in 1971, when a member of President Richard Nixon’s Campaign to Re-Elect the President was caught stealing information and tapping phones at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The ensuing investigation and investigative reporting by the Washington Post revealed White House involvement and widespread corruption in the Nixon Administration.
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This informational text discusses how the Watergate Scandal affected President Richard Nixon. Nixon was President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He resigned during his second term, in 1974, before he could be impeached for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal. The scandal began in 1971, when a member of President Richard Nixon’s Campaign to Re-Elect the President was caught stealing information and tapping phones at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The ensuing investigation and investigative reporting by the Washington Post revealed White House involvement and widespread corruption in the Nixon Administration.
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Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
Richard Nixon (1913-1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. On August 9, 1974, facing an impeachment trial that he was likely to lose for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress following the Watergate Scandal investigations, Nixon became the first president to resign from office. In this speech, delivered to the American public on August 8th, Nixon explains why he chose to resign before Congress could finish its impeachment trial.
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Richard Nixon (1913-1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. On August 9, 1974, facing an impeachment trial that he was likely to lose for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress following the Watergate Scandal investigations, Nixon became the first president to resign from office. In this speech, delivered to the American public on August 8th, Nixon explains why he chose to resign before Congress could finish its impeachment trial.
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Gerald Ford on Japanese Internment
Gerald Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th U.S. President from 1974-1977. Prior to serving as the President, Ford was the 40th U.S. Vice President from 1973-1974 under President Richard Nixon. Upon Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974 Ford became President without the vote of the Electoral College. In his speech, Ford discusses Japanese Internment, or the relocation and incarceration of Japanese Americans, during World War II.
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Gerald Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th U.S. President from 1974-1977. Prior to serving as the President, Ford was the 40th U.S. Vice President from 1973-1974 under President Richard Nixon. Upon Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974 Ford became President without the vote of the Electoral College. In his speech, Ford discusses Japanese Internment, or the relocation and incarceration of Japanese Americans, during World War II.
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Pet Rocks
Would you pay for a rock? In 1975, over a million Americans did.
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Would you pay for a rock? In 1975, over a million Americans did.
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Ronald Reagan on the Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, leading to the death of its seven crew members. The nation was stunned after this horrifying incident (about 17% of the nation watched it unfold live on television). That same day, President Ronald Reagan delivered this speech to the grieving nation.
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On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, leading to the death of its seven crew members. The nation was stunned after this horrifying incident (about 17% of the nation watched it unfold live on television). That same day, President Ronald Reagan delivered this speech to the grieving nation.
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Ronald Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg Gate
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was an American actor and politician who served as the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). On June 12, 1987, Reagan delivered this famous speech in Berlin, praising the resilience of the people of Berlin and advocating for the destruction of the Berlin Wall, which had divided the capital since 1961. The Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of the Cold War, separating families and forcing a comparison between socialist and capitalist ideals. The wall did ultimately come down two years after the speech in 1989.
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Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was an American actor and politician who served as the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). On June 12, 1987, Reagan delivered this famous speech in Berlin, praising the resilience of the people of Berlin and advocating for the destruction of the Berlin Wall, which had divided the capital since 1961. The Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of the Cold War, separating families and forcing a comparison between socialist and capitalist ideals. The wall did ultimately come down two years after the speech in 1989.
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The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Mike Kubic is a former correspondent of Newsweek magazine. In this article, Kubic explains how for three decades, the Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of the Cold War, separating families and forcing a comparison between socialist and capitalist ideals. When the wall came down in 1989, the process of German reunification was more complicated than simply re-drawing boundaries.
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Mike Kubic is a former correspondent of Newsweek magazine. In this article, Kubic explains how for three decades, the Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of the Cold War, separating families and forcing a comparison between socialist and capitalist ideals. When the wall came down in 1989, the process of German reunification was more complicated than simply re-drawing boundaries.
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Barbara Bush's Speech at Wellesley College
Barbara Bush served as the First Lady of the U.S. from 1989-1993. She helped advance universal literacy and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. In 1990, she gave a commencement speech at a women’s college, Wellesley College, addressing women’s roles and opportunities in the modern world.
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Barbara Bush served as the First Lady of the U.S. from 1989-1993. She helped advance universal literacy and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. In 1990, she gave a commencement speech at a women’s college, Wellesley College, addressing women’s roles and opportunities in the modern world.
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Dark History of Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan Genocide was a mass-slaughter of the minority Tutsi group by members of the Hutu majority government in 1994. The genocide lasted for a period of 100 days and killed an estimated 500,000 – 1,000,000 Rwandans. In this interview, Steve Inskeep discusses how Rwanda is moving on from this tragedy with Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.
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The Rwandan Genocide was a mass-slaughter of the minority Tutsi group by members of the Hutu majority government in 1994. The genocide lasted for a period of 100 days and killed an estimated 500,000 – 1,000,000 Rwandans. In this interview, Steve Inskeep discusses how Rwanda is moving on from this tragedy with Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.
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Bill Clinton on the Rwandan Genocide
Bill Clinton served as the 42nd U.S. President from 1993 to 2001. He gave this speech on March 25, 1998, after visiting Rwanda for the first time since the 1994 genocide. Rwanda has two major ethnic groups: the Hutus and Tutsis. Hutu extremists led the killings, and they murdered almost one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus over a three-month period. This killing constituted a crime against humanity: genocide. Genocide is defined as the deliberate murder of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. The United States, the United Nations, and other world powers have been harshly criticized for failing to act to stop the genocide. U.S. officials claimed to be unaware of the extent of the killing at the time, however, since the event, this claim has been proven false.
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Bill Clinton served as the 42nd U.S. President from 1993 to 2001. He gave this speech on March 25, 1998, after visiting Rwanda for the first time since the 1994 genocide. Rwanda has two major ethnic groups: the Hutus and Tutsis. Hutu extremists led the killings, and they murdered almost one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus over a three-month period. This killing constituted a crime against humanity: genocide. Genocide is defined as the deliberate murder of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. The United States, the United Nations, and other world powers have been harshly criticized for failing to act to stop the genocide. U.S. officials claimed to be unaware of the extent of the killing at the time, however, since the event, this claim has been proven false.
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Hillary Clinton's Speech to the Conference on Women
Hillary Clinton was the First Lady of the U.S. from 1993-2001, as well as a senator to New York from 2001-2009, Secretary of State from 2009-2013, and the Democratic nominee for President in 2016. In 1995, Clinton delivered this speech to the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women. In the speech, Clinton discusses the many violations of human rights that women around the world endure.
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Hillary Clinton was the First Lady of the U.S. from 1993-2001, as well as a senator to New York from 2001-2009, Secretary of State from 2009-2013, and the Democratic nominee for President in 2016. In 1995, Clinton delivered this speech to the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women. In the speech, Clinton discusses the many violations of human rights that women around the world endure.
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9/11/2001
In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent for Newsweek, discusses the infamous attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
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In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent for Newsweek, discusses the infamous attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
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George W. Bush's "Islam is Peace" Speech
George W. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President and served from 2001-2009. On September 17, 2001, less than a week following the September 11th terrorist attacks, President Bush gave a speech at the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. addressing the treatment of Muslims in the United States.
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George W. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President and served from 2001-2009. On September 17, 2001, less than a week following the September 11th terrorist attacks, President Bush gave a speech at the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. addressing the treatment of Muslims in the United States.
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The PATRIOT Act: Protection Over Privacy
The controversial PATRIOT Act, also known as the “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act,” was passed by President George W. Bush following the 2001 terrorist attacks. Mike Kubic, a former correspondent for Newsweek, discusses the parameters of the PATRIOT Act, as well as why some supported it while others opposed it.
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The controversial PATRIOT Act, also known as the “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act,” was passed by President George W. Bush following the 2001 terrorist attacks. Mike Kubic, a former correspondent for Newsweek, discusses the parameters of the PATRIOT Act, as well as why some supported it while others opposed it.
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George W. Bush on the PATRIOT Act
George W. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President and served from 2001-2009. Following the terrorist attacks in 2001, including September 11th and the anthrax attacks, President Bush signed the USA PATRIOT Act. The full title is “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001”. While the PATRIOT Act was intended to protect Americans, some felt that it threatened their Constitutional rights.
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George W. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President and served from 2001-2009. Following the terrorist attacks in 2001, including September 11th and the anthrax attacks, President Bush signed the USA PATRIOT Act. The full title is “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001”. While the PATRIOT Act was intended to protect Americans, some felt that it threatened their Constitutional rights.
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Inundated
Hayes Davis is a writer whose first book of poetry, Let Our Eyes Linger, explores themes of family and racial identity. Davis wrote this poem after seeing news coverage of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
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Hayes Davis is a writer whose first book of poetry, Let Our Eyes Linger, explores themes of family and racial identity. Davis wrote this poem after seeing news coverage of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
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Barack Obama on Education
President Barack Obama was the 44th U.S. President from 2009-2017. In 2009, he addressed students across America from Wakefield High School to discuss the importance of education. While President Obama discussed the roles of parents, teachers, and the government, he explains the role of students in the education system.
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President Barack Obama was the 44th U.S. President from 2009-2017. In 2009, he addressed students across America from Wakefield High School to discuss the importance of education. While President Obama discussed the roles of parents, teachers, and the government, he explains the role of students in the education system.
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Arab Spring: A Quest For Change in the Middle East
In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, provides context for the uprisings of the Arab Spring: a series of demonstrations, rallies, and instances of rebellion that took place throughout the Middle East in late 2010 and 2011. The revolts were largely motivated by widespread dissatisfaction with the performance of local governments.
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In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, provides context for the uprisings of the Arab Spring: a series of demonstrations, rallies, and instances of rebellion that took place throughout the Middle East in late 2010 and 2011. The revolts were largely motivated by widespread dissatisfaction with the performance of local governments.
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Barack Obama on the Trayvon Martin Trial
On the evening of February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old African American boy from Florida, was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder but was found “not guilty” in July of 2013. The following text contains the formal remarks of President Barack Obama after the trial.
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On the evening of February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old African American boy from Florida, was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder but was found “not guilty” in July of 2013. The following text contains the formal remarks of President Barack Obama after the trial.
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Malala Yousafzai: A Normal Yet Power Girl
Malala Yousafzai (born 1997) is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala is from the Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban has banned girls from attending school. Malala, whose family ran a chain of local schools, publicly stood against the Taliban’s actions and launched an international movement. On October 9th, 2012, a gunman from the Taliban boarded a school bus and shot her in the head. Malala remained in critical condition in the days following the attack, but survived. Since then, she has continued to advocate internationally for women’s education.
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Malala Yousafzai (born 1997) is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala is from the Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban has banned girls from attending school. Malala, whose family ran a chain of local schools, publicly stood against the Taliban’s actions and launched an international movement. On October 9th, 2012, a gunman from the Taliban boarded a school bus and shot her in the head. Malala remained in critical condition in the days following the attack, but survived. Since then, she has continued to advocate internationally for women’s education.
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Malala Yousafzai's Address to the United Nations
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. She is known mainly for human rights advocacy and she focuses on women’s issues and access to education. Across the globe, millions of girls are excluded from school and educational opportunities because of their gender. Her activism began at age 11. When she was 14, she was singled out and shot by members of the Taliban, an Islamic extremist group, who despised her for promoting equal educational access for women. After recovering, she continued her activism. She was invited to speak at the United Nations in 2013 on her 16th birthday, which they proclaimed as Malala Day.
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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. She is known mainly for human rights advocacy and she focuses on women’s issues and access to education. Across the globe, millions of girls are excluded from school and educational opportunities because of their gender. Her activism began at age 11. When she was 14, she was singled out and shot by members of the Taliban, an Islamic extremist group, who despised her for promoting equal educational access for women. After recovering, she continued her activism. She was invited to speak at the United Nations in 2013 on her 16th birthday, which they proclaimed as Malala Day.
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Muslims in Comic Books
Kamala Khan, the new Ms. Marvel, has gamers, collectors and comic book fans talking. Why? Kamala Khan is Muslim; the old Ms. Marvel was depicted as a blond military pilot. In this blog post from NPR’s CodeSwitch, journalist Gene Demby interviews several Muslim comic book fans and discusses what the new Ms. Marvel means for Muslims in comics.
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Kamala Khan, the new Ms. Marvel, has gamers, collectors and comic book fans talking. Why? Kamala Khan is Muslim; the old Ms. Marvel was depicted as a blond military pilot. In this blog post from NPR’s CodeSwitch, journalist Gene Demby interviews several Muslim comic book fans and discusses what the new Ms. Marvel means for Muslims in comics.
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UN Explores Native American Rights in U.S.
S. James Anaya is the Dean of the University of Colorado Boulder Law School, and was formerly a professor of Human Rights Law and Policy at the University of Arizona. Anaya's Native American ancestry inspired him to dedicate his career to the issues surrounding indigenous people. In this text, Michel Martin interviews Anaya on the report he completed for the United Nations regarding the rights of indigenous people in the United States.
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S. James Anaya is the Dean of the University of Colorado Boulder Law School, and was formerly a professor of Human Rights Law and Policy at the University of Arizona. Anaya's Native American ancestry inspired him to dedicate his career to the issues surrounding indigenous people. In this text, Michel Martin interviews Anaya on the report he completed for the United Nations regarding the rights of indigenous people in the United States.
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How the Internet Came to Be
The Internet is a tool used by countless people across the world, but how well do they understand how it developed? In this informational text, Shelby Ostergaard explores the development of the Internet and how it came to be the tool we use today.
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The Internet is a tool used by countless people across the world, but how well do they understand how it developed? In this informational text, Shelby Ostergaard explores the development of the Internet and how it came to be the tool we use today.
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Twitter & Fake News
How credible is the news that you read and spread on social media? In this informational text, Maria Temming discusses a study that compares the spread of false news and true news on Twitter.
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How credible is the news that you read and spread on social media? In this informational text, Maria Temming discusses a study that compares the spread of false news and true news on Twitter.
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Anti-Social Networks
For some people, online social networking sites help them make new friends and keep in touch with old ones. For others, social networking sites may be reinforcing existing biases and limits new social experiences.
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For some people, online social networking sites help them make new friends and keep in touch with old ones. For others, social networking sites may be reinforcing existing biases and limits new social experiences.
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Biometrics: New IDs That Are Uniquely You
Police and law enforcement have historically used fingerprints to identify suspects and prosecute criminals. But now, using new technology and the science of biometrics, scientists have developed a different, and potentially more advanced, way of identifying people.
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Police and law enforcement have historically used fingerprints to identify suspects and prosecute criminals. But now, using new technology and the science of biometrics, scientists have developed a different, and potentially more advanced, way of identifying people.
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The Power of "Like"
In this informational text, Alison Pearce Stevens discusses various studies that explore how people are influenced by social media posts and “likes.”
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In this informational text, Alison Pearce Stevens discusses various studies that explore how people are influenced by social media posts and “likes.”
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How "Ghetto" Lost Its Meaning
In 1943, the word "ghetto" was used to describe restricted areas—walled off areas— where Jews were forced to live in Nazi Germany. Today, Twitter users use the word ‘ghetto’ about 20 times per minute as a descriptive adjective, a fact which has made many cultural commentators speak out.
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In 1943, the word "ghetto" was used to describe restricted areas—walled off areas— where Jews were forced to live in Nazi Germany. Today, Twitter users use the word ‘ghetto’ about 20 times per minute as a descriptive adjective, a fact which has made many cultural commentators speak out.
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Stem Cell Research
Scientists have long been interested in harnessing the power of stem cells, which are undifferentiated, self-replicating cells that are capable of becoming differentiated cells within an organism. Pluripotent stem cells, which include embryonic stem cells, are capable of giving rise to any cell in an organism. Scientists believe that learning more about stem cells will allow them to develop treatments and potential cures for a variety of diseases. However, many object to the use of embryos for scientific purposes. In 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush signed an executive order restricting federal funding for research on stem cells obtained from human embryos; in 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama overturned the ban.
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Scientists have long been interested in harnessing the power of stem cells, which are undifferentiated, self-replicating cells that are capable of becoming differentiated cells within an organism. Pluripotent stem cells, which include embryonic stem cells, are capable of giving rise to any cell in an organism. Scientists believe that learning more about stem cells will allow them to develop treatments and potential cures for a variety of diseases. However, many object to the use of embryos for scientific purposes. In 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush signed an executive order restricting federal funding for research on stem cells obtained from human embryos; in 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama overturned the ban.
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DNA & Ethics
Genetic scientists have developed a technique that makes it possible for families to remove unwanted DNA from an embryo. The process, however, has raised ethical issues, and some scientists fear that the potential problems outweigh the potential benefits.
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Genetic scientists have developed a technique that makes it possible for families to remove unwanted DNA from an embryo. The process, however, has raised ethical issues, and some scientists fear that the potential problems outweigh the potential benefits.
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Gender Equality
Emma Watson is a British actress, model, and activist, most widely known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. In 2014 Watson became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and helped launch the campaign HeForShe. Watson presented the speech below at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York.
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Emma Watson is a British actress, model, and activist, most widely known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. In 2014 Watson became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and helped launch the campaign HeForShe. Watson presented the speech below at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York.
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First Female Army Rangers
In 2015, Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest became the first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School. Women historically have been restricted to wartime support roles, such as serving as nurses and aides, but now they are gaining access to direct combat positions. This 2015 news article includes interviews with Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest on the eve of their graduation.
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In 2015, Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest became the first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School. Women historically have been restricted to wartime support roles, such as serving as nurses and aides, but now they are gaining access to direct combat positions. This 2015 news article includes interviews with Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest on the eve of their graduation.
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Climate Change
The term "climate change" refers to a shift in the general distribution of weather patterns over a prolonged period of time. These changes can be caused by intrinsic environmental factors, such as volcanic eruptions, or human activities, like fossil fuel combustion and deforestation. This essay explores how humans will possibly respond to climate change in the future.
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The term "climate change" refers to a shift in the general distribution of weather patterns over a prolonged period of time. These changes can be caused by intrinsic environmental factors, such as volcanic eruptions, or human activities, like fossil fuel combustion and deforestation. This essay explores how humans will possibly respond to climate change in the future.
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Fracking Fuels Energy Debate
We use the energy from natural gas for power. However, a relatively new process of getting this natural gas out of the ground called fracking has sparked a debate about the costs and benefits of this technology.
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We use the energy from natural gas for power. However, a relatively new process of getting this natural gas out of the ground called fracking has sparked a debate about the costs and benefits of this technology.
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Drones: Eyes in the Sky
A drone is a flying robot that is unmanned — it does not require a pilot. The U.S. military has implemented drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for spying. As technology advances, researchers and scientists are exploring how drones can be used for many other uses.
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A drone is a flying robot that is unmanned — it does not require a pilot. The U.S. military has implemented drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for spying. As technology advances, researchers and scientists are exploring how drones can be used for many other uses.
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Water Scarcity: A Global Issue
In areas where water is easily accessible, it's easy to forget that access to clean water can mean the difference between life and death. This informational text discusses the different factors that contribute to water scarcity in various regions throughout the world.
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In areas where water is easily accessible, it's easy to forget that access to clean water can mean the difference between life and death. This informational text discusses the different factors that contribute to water scarcity in various regions throughout the world.
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I'm Done Paying For Water That Isn't Safe
Tunde Olaniran, a singer, songwriter and performance artist, describes the impact that contaminated water has had on his home town of Flint, Michigan.
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Tunde Olaniran, a singer, songwriter and performance artist, describes the impact that contaminated water has had on his home town of Flint, Michigan.
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The American Electoral Process
In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, explains the history and function of the U.S. Electoral College. The Electoral College is a system that was designed by the founders of the U.S. and set forth in the Constitution as a compromise between allowing members of Congress to select a president and electing a president via a popular vote among citizens.
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In this article, Mike Kubic, a former correspondent of Newsweek, explains the history and function of the U.S. Electoral College. The Electoral College is a system that was designed by the founders of the U.S. and set forth in the Constitution as a compromise between allowing members of Congress to select a president and electing a president via a popular vote among citizens.
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America's Shifting Views on Immigration
From 1892-1954, Ellis Island in Upper New York Bay was the point of entry for over 12 million immigrants coming to the U.S.. Over time, who has been allowed to immigrate and where they went to enter the U.S. have changed, but discussions about perfecting the system continue to this day. In this text, former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic discusses the history of immigration in the U.S. and the policies that have shaped it to what it is today.
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From 1892-1954, Ellis Island in Upper New York Bay was the point of entry for over 12 million immigrants coming to the U.S.. Over time, who has been allowed to immigrate and where they went to enter the U.S. have changed, but discussions about perfecting the system continue to this day. In this text, former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic discusses the history of immigration in the U.S. and the policies that have shaped it to what it is today.
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Stop and Frisk: Right or Wrong?
This article examines the rationale behind "Stop and Frisk", a controversial law enforcement tactic, and explores preliminary data on the impact of its decline.
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This article examines the rationale behind "Stop and Frisk", a controversial law enforcement tactic, and explores preliminary data on the impact of its decline.
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The New Survivors
This article examines the attitudes and mindsets of cancer survivors.
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This article examines the attitudes and mindsets of cancer survivors.
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How Vaccines Work
This article discusses what a vaccine is and how it affects your body.
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This article discusses what a vaccine is and how it affects your body.
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Football Players & Concussions
Concussions are a serious, but not uncommon, brain injury that can occur when people play contact sports. This informational text explores how serious this brain injury can be.
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Concussions are a serious, but not uncommon, brain injury that can occur when people play contact sports. This informational text explores how serious this brain injury can be.
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The New Painkiller Pandemic
Opioids are substances that create morphine-like effects and are commonly used to relieve pain, despite their addictive nature. Since the late 1990s, the use of painkillers has increased in the United States, which has resulted in widespread addiction and led to a significant increase in drug-related deaths. This article discusses the factors that have contributed to this epidemic.
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Opioids are substances that create morphine-like effects and are commonly used to relieve pain, despite their addictive nature. Since the late 1990s, the use of painkillers has increased in the United States, which has resulted in widespread addiction and led to a significant increase in drug-related deaths. This article discusses the factors that have contributed to this epidemic.
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