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The 5 Most Haunted Historic Sites in the United States

From haunted theaters to ghosts on ships, the National Archives Foundation breaks down the supposed creepiest places in the country.
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George Santos Said He’s “Pretty Much” Denying Wild New Criminal Charges

Meanwhile, a group of New York Republicans is introducing a resolution to boot him from Congress.

Why Sanctions Are Known As the ‘Silent Killer’

The US uses sanctions more than any other country in the world, by a lot.

There Is No Ethical Way to Execute Someone

Here's what you need to know about the death penalty in the United States.

Trying to Access Medical Care Can Feel Like a Second Job

“More barriers keep popping up, and it’s never over.”

Uncovering the True Horrors of Indian Residential Schools

The bodies of thousands of Indigenous children have been discovered at schools in the U.S. and Canada.

The Israeli Government’s Violence Doesn’t Represent My Judaism

"We must save Sheikh Jarrah.”

Luke O’Neil Thinks We’re Living in Hell

The writer’s new book is about the events of the past year.

How the People of Guam Have Resisted U.S. Colonization

“These are people who refuse to lie down and die.”

The Surprising Lessons Our Voter Committee Learned From a Chaotic 2020

“This summer and quarantine taught me that life is a constant curveball.”

The Predictable Heartbreak of What Happened to Breonna Taylor

From being turned into a meme to receiving no justice from the law.

How Young LGBTQ+ People Celebrated Pride During a Pandemic

Welcome to the United States of Pride.

Revolutionary Luisa Capetillo Fought to Redefine Equality

“She advocated for free love. She advocated for revolution.”

Socialist Policies Could Have Made a Huge Difference During This Pandemic

Imagine if we had a national health care system or universal basic income.

The U.S. Now Leads the World in Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

But it's still not a complete picture of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Digital Divide: The Students the Internet Left Behind

Nearly one in five students lack a high-speed internet connection at home.

Getting Out the Vote Is Harder in Areas Where Young People Feel Forgotten

“The majority of young people still don’t see where they fit into that equation of activism.”

This Landmark Supreme Court Case Highlighted the Link Between Whiteness and Citizenship

A 1923 U.S. Supreme Court decision shut the door to Asian immigrants for decades.

5 Things Every Senior Should Know about Filling out FAFSA

The 2019-20 form is officially available.

The U.S. Is Pointing Fingers at Russia After an Alleged Chemical Attack in Syria

The United Nations Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the attack.