On December 29, 2024, the world said goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away at the remarkable age of 100. His family, including his son Chip, remembered him as a hero who believed in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. Chip shared that his father broug
Jimmy Carter's presidency marked a shift in American political history. He rose from local politics in Georgia to become the first Southern president since before the Civil War. However, his term was more like a sunset than a new dawn, with mixed results in both foreign and domestic policies. Carter
When Jimmy Carter became president in 1977, he didn't just move into the White House. He also opened doors for Black women in politics. One of the first people he welcomed was Alexis M. Herman, a young woman running a minority women's employment program in Atlanta. Carter quickly saw her potential a
Are we truly done with the era of "wokeness"? Some people think so, especially after certain election results. They believe we've moved past the days of endless debates about topics like whether women can have penises, or if being fat is healthy. But is it really that simple? Many institutions, fro
In March, a significant change in campaign finance rules happened, thanks to a petition from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) allowed political campaigns and outside political action committees (PACs) to work together on canvassing efforts to get out the vote. This
In the bustling city of Boston, a new documentary shines light on Larry DiCara, a former city councilor who many argue was the city’s best mayor that Boston never elected. Co-produced by Tim McTaggart, the film explores DiCara’s political career during the 1970s and 1980s, a time of significant chan
Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,
Imagine growing up in a war zone. That's the reality for many Syrian kids. After 14 years of civil war, about half of Syrian school-age children are out of school, Save the Children reported. That's over 3. 7 million kids! The war has also left them in desperate need of food and psychological help.
2024 was a year filled with unique words and phrases that shaped politics and pop culture. From "joy" to "demure, " these terms not only caught our attention but also reflected deeper societal trends. For instance, Democrats tried to make "joy" their campaign slogan, but it didn't resonate with vote
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran
