U.S. celebrates the Voting Rights Act [video]
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 enforces the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of the right to vote. Learn about the history and importance of this law.
A free press requires an open internet
Free expression on the internet is a human rights issue, and organizations such as Access Now and the Freedom Online Coalition are standing up for it.
Pence: U.S. stands for religious freedom ‘yesterday, today and always’
Vice President Pence affirmed the United States' deep commitment to religious freedom worldwide in his remarks to the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
Some election wins aren’t what they seem
When an election winner takes 95 or 100 percent of the vote, it's less likely he's incredibly popular and more likely that the election was not free and fair.
A cartoonist’s sharp pen makes people laugh … and ponder
Cartoonist Kevin "Kal" Kallaugher has drawn more than 8,000 cartoons over 40 years that range from sketches on climate change to political commentary.
‘We are horrified’: Russians in U.S. condemn invasion of Ukraine
U.S. residents who identify with their Russian heritage are showing support for the people of Ukraine in various ways.
U.S. and partners rally support for Burmese democracy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed for a return to democracy in Burma during recent meetings with international partners.
United with Ukraine [April-May 2022]
Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.