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Promoting civic literacy for America's 250th
25+ min ago (350+ words) The fact is that we have large and growing numbers of kids who can't read well. National Assessment of Education Progress scores reveal that the number of students scoring below NAEP basic has grown steadily since 2019. While the percentage of…...
(2nd LD) Lee says 1980 pro-democracy movement was reborn in thwarting 2024 martial law forces
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (454+ words) SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the solidarity demonstrated during the 1980 pro-democracy movement in the southern city of Gwangju was revived in the public's efforts to thwart the 2024 martial law attempt and safeguard democracy. Lee made the…...
Laxman holds deliberations on constitutional and electoral reforms
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (32+ words) Hyderabad/Bengaluru: BJP MP and Parliamentary Board Member Dr K Laxman, who is part of the Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union. .....
ANC rejects claims of NEC clash over Mbeki, Phala Phala
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (436+ words) Former president Thabo Mbeki. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen The ANC has refuted reports of tensions at its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting over comments allegedly made about former President Thabo Mbeki and the Phala Phala saga. Reports emerged…...
Cakaudrove youth leader urges youths to read Constitution
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (192+ words) Sunday 17 May 2026 | 22: 00 Young people at the consitution review consultations at the Civic Centre in Labasa on May 13, 2026. Cakaudrove Youth Council president Mere Babale is calling on young people in the province to read Fiji's 2013 Constitution. Speaking during the Constitutional Review…...
(LEAD) Lee says 1980 pro-democracy movement was reborn in thwarting 2024 martial law forces
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (295+ words) (ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks in last 5 paras) SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the solidarity demonstrated during the 1980 pro-democracy movement in the southern city of Gwangju was revived in the public's efforts to thwart the 2024 martial…...
Eric Metaxas: Knowing America's History Is Key to Preserving Freedom
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (102+ words) mb. ntd. com What would you like to watch today? Eric Metaxas: Knowing America's History Is Key to Preserving Freedom Long Island Railroad Strike Continues Citizens Share Hopes and Prayer for America US Wants Cuba to Stop Hosting America's Enemies:…...
Voting Rights Act Never Mandated Racial Districts
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (1015+ words) Ever since the recent decision of the Supreme Court limiting the use of race in drawing congressional districts, there has been a steady drumbeat of criticism claiming that the ruling somehow took away the rights of blacks and other minorities....
Editorial. Beyond the ballot
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (312+ words) Bengal govt should repair institutions, finances, social schisms The debut week of the new government in West Bengal has offered a glimpse into both the possibilities and the anxieties in the State's political transition The new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari,…...
Vermonters will vote on equal protection amendment to state constitution this fall
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (695+ words) Vermont voters will have the chance to weigh in on another amendment to the state's constitution this fall. The proposal, which got a final sign-off from the House on Wednesday, is aimed at ensuring all people are treated equally under…...