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How Executive Orders Work and What They Can (and Can’t) Do

Executive orders sound powerful—and in many ways, they are. Any time a president signs one, headlines follow. Supporters may celebrate. Opponents might panic. But what ... Read More
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Global Mental Health Crisis in 2025: A Deepening Emergency

It’s 2025, and the global conversation around mental health has never been louder—or more urgent. Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders are climbing at unprecedented rates, ... Read More
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Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pontiff and the Future of the Catholic Church

On May 8, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church made history: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born ... Read More
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How Lobbying Works in Washington—and Why It Can Be Controversial

When people think about Washington, D.C., images of lawmakers, monuments, and political speeches may come to mind. But behind closed doors, and often behind the ... Read More
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Space Tourism in 2025: How Close Are We to the Final Frontier?

Not too long ago, the idea of boarding a spacecraft and gliding above the Earth was pure science fiction—something reserved for astronauts, billionaires, or movie ... Read More