Celebrating Religious Freedom Day in the U.S. [video]
January 16 is National Religious Freedom Day in the U.S. Religious freedom is a central U.S. value. Learn how the U.S. promotes it worldwide.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy [video]
People across the world still strive to realize Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality for all. Learn more about King's lasting impact.
Iranian women: Before and after Islamic Revolution [video]
Meet a few of the remarkable women who were thriving in Iran before Islamic fundamentalists overthrew Iran’s government in 1979.
Using deterrence to make the world safer
The U.S. is seeking to deter the Iranian regime and other nations' aggression. See the steps allied nations are taking to restore deterrence.
Mental health in Maduro’s Venezuela
Medicine shortages inside Venezuela and a lack of mental health support for refugees outside of the country are killing Venezuelans.
Where streets have one name: Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn what inspired dozens of countries to name thousands of streets after Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy is honored every January in the U.S.
Why is Beijing afraid of ‘freedom of thought’?
As part of China's ongoing crackdown against academic freedom, the Communist Party changed the charter of a prominent university.
Beyond the pale: Iranian regime’s pattern of depravity
The unprovoked aggression of Iran's leaders spans decades. Learn more about some of the most violent acts of an outlaw regime.
Women in Iran: Before and after 1979 [infographic]
Iran was a very different place for women before Islamic fundamentalists overthrew Iran’s government in 1979. See in one image the stark difference.