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Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers

Teacher Herb Hickey holds a baby while she drinks from a bottle.

The city where traffic fatalities vanished

Aerial view of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Immigration enforcement gets closer and closer to schools. The effects are wide-reaching.

US Border Patrol / ICE agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time as federal immigration enforcement actions sparked protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

Military

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Politics

Government & Politics

Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before

Sade Elhawary, left, cheers during her campaign kickoff for 2024 for California Assembly District 57

Government & Politics

Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services

Americorps reading tutor Kelly Meany, L, gives one-on-one reading instructions to 7-year-old 2nd grader Madissen Moody at C.W. Harris Elementary School in D.C where Corps members play a huge role in DC public schools, teaching kids to read and acting as role models, on Friday, September 19, 2014

Government & Politics

Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt

Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd, center, bows her head in prayer during the inauguration of the Southern Arizona Regional Border Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Government & Politics

Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting

A voting site is seen within the SpaceX projects area in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025.

Government & Politics

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

People hold signs in support of sanctuary city mayors outside the U.S. capitol, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

World

The countries where you can still buy European residency, and what it actually costs in 2026

Aerial city view of Budapest in Hungary.

The 'Plan B passport' boom: How political uncertainty is driving a record surge in Americans seeking European residency

A Portuguese visa vignette on a passport with the European Union symbol.

Portugal Golden Visa: Approvals down, family permits up in 2024

Panoramic view of the capital of Madeira island Funchal, Portugal.

International

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

Woman walking outdoors wearing a hat and talking on cell phone.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

News

Where people are moving to Florida from

Winter trees along a residential neighborhood in Florida.

News

In a deep-red state, this lieutenant's blueprint for removing guns from abusers is spreading

Gun resting on forms for background checks.

Government & Politics

With Texas' paper-based voter registration system, applications get lost in the shuffle

Hannah Murry poses for a photo at Texas A&M University.

Government & Politics

How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans

A collage illustration showing the U.S. Supreme Court over a graphic of a state and "Protect Trans Kids" protest signs.

Social Issues

To tree, or not to tree? How Jewish-Christian families navigate the 'December Dilemma'

A blue "Happy Hanukkah" ornament hangs on a Christmas tree.

Government & Politics

What is neoliberalism? An economic and political system devoted to the free market

Concept of neoliberalism and free market competition illustration by American flag, money and graphs.

Government & Politics

Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5

People cast their ballots for the 2024 United States Presidential Election at a polling station on November 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Social Issues

The Christmas creep: Holiday shopping now starts in September

A mother and son looking at a boutique's window with a huge sale sign during Christmas shopping season.

Government & Politics

Pivot counties in the 2024 presidential election

Campaign signs placed on a median lawn for presidential candidates in Fairfax, VA.

Social Issues

The Harlem playground co-designed by public housing residents

Kids on a playground.