by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource We updated this piece on ballot measures, originally published in October 2022, to include new figures, two recent research studies and other information. When U.S. voters go to the polls in November, many will face two types of decisions: Selecting elected officials and choosing whether to support
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University What do you get when you combine a tiny legislative majority, a former president itching for influence and a rogue group of lawmakers who like making headlines? House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s hellish life these days. The pressure has been fierce
by Colleen Kelly, 100 Days in Appalachia This summer, our Pittsburgh family took a long-awaited bucket list road trip through Appalachia. We had recently spent 18 months driving the Pan American highway, and while it was an epic journey, the need to deeply explore our roots kept calling to us. We wanted our
President Joe Biden and family after he was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 2021. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Peter Kastor, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on Sept. 14, 2023, on gun-related charges – facing a possible
A Geological Masterpiece Nestled in the Heart of Coyote Buttes North From the towering sandstone monuments of Monument Valley to the sprawling Grand Canyon’s deep chasms, Arizona’s diverse landscapes hold innumerable wonders. But in the far reaches of the Coyote Buttes North area lies a geological spectacle that’s virtually unparalleled: The Wave. Sandstone
Walking Beneath the Earth in an Alluring Sandstone Maze Nestled in the heartland of the American Southwest, Arizona is home to a myriad of natural wonders, from the expansive Grand Canyon to the petrified forest of ancient times. Amidst these giants of nature lies a lesser-known but equally awe-inspiring marvel: Antelope Canyon. A
Immerse Yourself in a City of Jazz, Culinary Delights, and Carnival Merriment New Orleans, fondly known as the Big Easy, is not just a city – it’s an exhilarating encounter with diversity, music, and culinary extravagance. Set on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico, this vibrant metropolis is a melting pot
Revel in the Mystical Aura of Sedona’s Red Rock Country Nestled in the heart of Arizona, Sedona is a stunning desert town known for its awe-inspiring red rock formations, spiritual vortexes, and a vibrant arts scene. For many, Sedona is not just a holiday destination but a place of healing and spiritual awakening.
Immersing Yourself in a City of Brews, Organic Bites, and Artistic Wonders In the Northwestern United States, nestled among vast forests and water bodies, lies a city that’s become a paragon of cultural eccentricity and forward-thinking urban development. Portland, Oregon is more than just a city; it’s a lifestyle, a community that thrives
Originally published by The 19th President Harry S. Truman famously desegregated the United States armed forces, issuing Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948, to abolish discrimination against Black service members. Less acknowledged in history was another law he signed that year, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act passed by Congress, that allowed