How we define ‘American’ in America

The US and other countries have a legal definition of citizenship, yet human psychology and identity politics result in ingrained biases over who truly belongs.

6 surprising facts for July Fourth

A scholar of early US history celebrates the country’s birthday with six under-appreciated ideas about the founding document.

Building a wonderful life in the US is a father’s legacy

He taught his children that a good life is a life lived in service.

A generation of LGBTQ advocates hopes the clock isn’t ticking backward

They hoped the long battle for mainstream acceptance was nearing an end. Then came the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills and the 'groomer' rhetoric.

There’s history missing from the LGBTQ story told during Pride month

Reinserting race and class into our understanding of Pride is crucial.

For majority of LGBTQ workers, an environment that isn’t inclusive is a dealbreaker

For a majority of LGBTQ workers, whether they can be honest about their sexual orientation or gender identity can mean the difference between staying at their jobs or finding new ones.

Watergate: After a half century, the scandal still reverberates

Before the House could vote on impeachment articles, some Republican Congressional leaders met with President Richard Nixon, and told him bluntly that if a trial took place in the Senate, approximately 80 senators — 13 votes above the 67 required — would vote to convict. Faced with these odds, Nixon resigned from the presidency on Aug. 9, 1974.

Teachers have learned to work for low pay and little respect

The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive the attack.

Community college student Graça Muzela pursues a career in electrical engineering

The Angola native is achieving academic success at Washington County Community College.