3 cases that show what free speech means
These U.S. Supreme Court cases — about inciting crime, printing falsehoods and using obscenity — put Americans' belief in free speech to the test.
Censor the internet? Bad idea.
Censoring the internet censors free speech. Political dissent, strong language and even offensive speech are part of a strong democracy.
Presidential libraries are more than books and paper
Modern U.S. presidents' records and artifacts are preserved for public access in presidential libraries. But these aren't your average libraries.
Obama: ‘I leave … more optimistic about this country’
In his farewell speech to the nation, Obama said his faith in America had been strengthened over the past eight years.
Shareable facts on the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel
Download these shareable graphics about the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel.
Lights, camera, election: The role of presidential debates worldwide
Televised debates are a regular feature of U.S. presidential elections. Now such debates are held in almost 80 countries.
Not so fast, Mr. President
On the campaign trail, candidates promise to make major policy changes. But once elected, they may find it isn't so easy to implement them.
America’s ‘best idea’ turns 100
If you're planning a trip to the U.S., why not visit one of America’s iconic national parks? Here are the 10 most popular.
‘Those who lose accept the verdict’
In the United States, defeated political candidates acknowledge election losses publicly, knowing that they have the chance to compete and win another day.