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While New York City traditionally votes Democratic, Staten Island stands out as the city’s reliably red borough. This election, 65% of Staten Island voters supported Trump—the largest margin he’s seen in the area. We spoke to locals to...

Vice President Kamala Harris faced numerous obstacles in her presidential campaign.Launching only in July, her run struggled to address voters’ core concerns on issues like the economy and immigration. She also faced a loss of support...

This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, a decision called Brexit, which shocked the world and caused political and economic upheaval. Many people supported the exit because of concerns over immigration, national identity, and...

Nelson Mandela was a leader who helped bring freedom and fairness to South Africa. In this episode, we’ll learn how he stood up against unfair laws that treated people differently because of their skin color. He spent many years in...

Mary Anne Franks, professor of law at George Washington Law School, recently published Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment. In the book, she explores the concept of "fearless speech," drawn from the ancient Greek idea...

Between 1848 and 1920, the women’s suffrage movement in the United States campaigned tirelessly for the right to vote, overcoming divisions to spearhead the Nineteenth Amendment.

In 1860, tensions over slavery pushed the United States to the brink of collapse, leading to secession of 11 states and the creation of the Confederacy.

The 15th Amendment secured the voting rights for African American men, marking the culmination of progressive legislative changes during the Reconstruction era.

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed territories to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty, escalating tensions that led to the Civil War.

At a time when women in the United States did not have the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.

The United States has a democratic government which is voted for by the people. Its job is to protect citizens and communities, and follow the rules that are laid out in the Constitution.

Leadership is a civic virtue that makes our communities stronger. Learn what it means to be a leader and how bringing people together can make the world a better place.