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The United States, with 5% of the world's population, accounts for 25% of the world's prisoners, reflecting a significant issue of mass incarceration.
310 Afghan soldiers and police die each month, as Ben Anderson documents the challenges facing U.S. efforts to train local security forces before withdrawal.
A Klan rally in Memphis coincides with the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, intensifying local debates over a statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Indonesia has over 270 million people, making it the most populous Muslim country in the world, yet faces rising Islamist influence and intolerance.
1 in 50 African American families are millionaires, reflecting a growing class of wealthy individuals amid persistent economic disparity.
Over 3,000 people have been shot in Chicago in a single year, reflecting the city's deep issues with violence and poverty.
7 million people live in Hanoi, where President Barack Obama shares a meal of bun cha with chef Anthony Bourdain, marking a moment of cultural exchange.
An automobile accident killed Joe Biden's wife and baby daughter, a personal tragedy that shaped his political career and leadership style.
Every four years, Americans participate in a ritual of voting for president, yet unelected financial firms wield significant influence over political outcomes.
Oklahoma is described as the reddest state in the country, where a group of ministers challenges fundamentalist Christian doctrine and advocates for a Gospel of Inclusion.
One year was lost due to the scandal and impeachment proceedings that surrounded Bill Clinton's presidency in the late 1990s.
More than 250,000 US troops are stationed at 716 military bases across 38 countries, reflecting America's extensive global military presence.
87 new Republican freshmen entered Congress in 2011, bringing a strong desire to change Washington amid a looming debt ceiling crisis.
1 in 50 African American families are millionaires, contributing to the rise of a new black elite in the United States.
Lincoln declared that a house divided shall not stand, marking a turning point in his fight against slavery during his political career.
Molly Kawahata, a former climate advisor, emphasizes the need for hope in the climate movement while reflecting on her experiences with mental illness and alpine climbing.
In 2007, a journalist received permission from the Pentagon to visit Guantanamo Bay, nearly a year after his request was submitted.
David Axelrod recalls Barack Obama’s 2004 keynote speech as a touchstone for his vision of America as a community united by shared principles.
1 in 50 African American families are millionaires, reflecting a significant economic shift within the community despite ongoing challenges.
Donald Trump won the presidency in a clean sweep for Republicans, taking control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Barack Obama's election as a pivotal moment in U.S. history while challenging the notion of a post-racial America.
Drug prohibition in the United States, initiated by Richard Nixon in 1971, has escalated into a multi-billion dollar international conflict with devastating social and economic consequences.
Jelani Cobb analyzes Barack Obama’s literary contributions and presidency, highlighting themes of race, politics, and identity in contemporary America.
Reverend Al Sharpton discusses Barack Obama’s transformative leadership, the backlash following his presidency, and the implications of Trayvon Martin's murder on race relations in America.
Sherrilyn Ifill discusses the impact of race on Barack Obama's presidential candidacy and presidency, highlighting the differences between a president and a civil rights leader.
President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation established Thanksgiving as a national holiday, following decades of advocacy by Sarah Josepha Hale.
On February 12, 1946, Sgt. Isaac Woodard was beaten and blinded by police in Batesburg, South Carolina, after confronting a bus driver.
The National Archives holds approximately 13 billion pieces of paper, including records from 14 presidential libraries, as part of its mission to preserve government documents.
More than a billion people use Facebook, but Brant Pindivic questions its role in his life and the lives of his children as he considers joining the platform.
Donald Trump won 304 electoral votes in the 2016 election, despite losing the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million votes to Hillary Clinton.
Blacks make up only 7% of Madison's population, yet the city has more Black elected officials than ever in its history.
Over 245 million acres of public land have been opened to renewable energy development, raising concerns about environmental and cultural impacts.
Every four years, Americans participate in a ritual of electing a president, yet unelected financial firms wield significant influence over political decisions.
40 million people currently carry student debt in the United States, prompting a discussion on the challenges of college affordability with President Barack Obama.
During the interview, Ann Coulter claims that a significant portion of white Americans feels guilty about slavery and Jim Crow.
Anthony Scaramucci, who served as White House communications director for 11 days in 2017, shares insights on the Trump administration's dynamics in a candid interview.
Trump's election was described as a manifestation of a grievance-fueled backlash to a black president and demographic change in America.
More people attended Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 than Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, according to strategist Frank Luntz.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump represent opposing views on leadership, with Obama seeking consensus and Trump embracing conflict and division.
Three presidential elections since 1900 resulted in an incumbent's party winning a third term, a rarity in American politics.
Milwaukee is one of the most politically polarized cities in America, with black and Latino residents concentrated in the inner city and suburbs almost entirely white.
Angela Merkel attended her final European Union summit after 16 years in office, where she expressed concerns about the bloc's future and unresolved migration issues.
For the first time, a sitting U.S. president, Barack Obama, will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this Thursday in Los Angeles.
Charlamagne tha God reflects on his first voting experience for Barack Obama in 2008 and discusses the significance of Obama's presidency in representing American ideals.
Cindy McCain states that the Republican Party may split in the aftermath of a highly charged election, reflecting on its current state and future direction.
Two-thirds of Colorado Springs' population are registered Republicans, yet many are considering voting for a Democrat in the 2008 election.
Harry Belafonte was born in Harlem in the mid-1920s and became friends with notable figures like Marlon Brando, Martin Luther King, and Charlie Parker.
Ninety-nine percent of lobbyists seen in Congress are white men and women, often dressed in expensive suits, according to a former congressional staffer.
