50 unique baby names that mean freedom for your free-spirited family
Origin: Saoirse is of Irish origin. Derivation: The name Saoirse is derived from the Irish word saoirse, meaning “freedom” or ...
Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial — after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave
Brave black Civil War soldier Sandy Wills was recently given a heartfelt military burial — after his ...
Prop 6, known by supporters as 'End Slavery' act in California, currently trailing
California's Proposition 6, an amendment supporters say would "ended slavery" for inmates, is currently getting more NO votes ...
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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?
A majority of Americans — more than 60% — support abolishing the Electoral College, according to a September report by the ...
Ranked choice voting measure fails in Nevada amid confusion and opposition
It’s been more than three decades since Nevada voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing abortions until 24 weeks of ...
Legacies of Slavery Still Shape Our Politics
Many people believe that slavery in Latin America was a benevolent institution. Several scholars and students think that ...
Did Harris' Irish Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica? Here's What We Know
This claim regarding the Harris heritage received renewed interest following the VP's announcement of her candidacy for U.S.
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
A Virginia museum has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds ...
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Video: Cool day with temps in 50s
WE COULD BE UP NEAR 80 DEGREES. IT DOESN’T LAST THOUGH. WE’RE GOING TO COOL IT BACK DOWN INTO THE 50S WHICH IS AVERAGE NOW FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. BY THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. BUT YOU CAN SEE THAT ...