Stephen Kaufman
Everyone is Irish on March 17
When people think of St. Patrick's Day, they usually think of green clothes, corned beef and parades — none of which are originally Irish!
A Washington memorial to shared heroism
A great alliance joined forces against fascism 70 years ago. The World War II Memorial in Washington commemorates a time of heroism and sacrifice.
For the press, elections are a test of accountability
A journalist's role in covering elections is to give you unbiased information; doing anything else is failing in their role as a watchdog.
Just the facts: The State Department’s annual human rights reports
Want to know the human rights situation in a country? The human rights reports let you investigate its free speech, dissent, minority relations and more.
U.S. elections get international monitors too
As a participating member of the OSCE, the United States invited international election monitors to ensure the November 8, 2016, elections were free and fair.
Term limits on presidents are a good thing. Here’s why.
Even if you like a president enough to support giving him or her more time in office, there are good reasons not to break rules on term limits.
Americans turn to service to honor Martin Luther King [video]
In 1994, the U.S. holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was redesignated as a national day of service. What does that mean? Watch this video!
Wanted: African leaders for a 6-week fellowship
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is looking for up to 700 African leaders for a six-week academic and networking opportunity in the United States.
In pictures: Harriet Tubman’s route on the Underground Railroad
In a few years, the U.S. $20 bill will feature Harriet Tubman. Learn more about this extraordinary woman and the Underground Railroad.