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When did Democrats and Republicans switch platforms?
By Natalie Wolchover published
Reference When did Democrats and Republicans switch platforms, changing their political stances — and why? The Republicans used to favor big government, while Democrats were committed to curbing federal power.
What are the nuclear codes?
By Stephanie Pappas published
The nuclear codes carried by the president at all times don't launch an attack directly, but they prove the president's authority to drop the big one.
10 biggest protests in history
By June Woolerton published
Reference Some of the biggest protests in history have toppled governments and won civil rights campaigns.
Women's suffrage timeline: How American women won the vote
By Ailsa Harvey published
Reference Over 100 years ago, and after decades of protest, women's suffrage was granted in the U.S.
The 'Gates of Hell' may finally be closed, Turkmenistan's president announces
By Brandon Specktor published
Turkmenistan's president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov ordered experts to close the 'Gates of Hell' - crater of burning natural gas in the Karakum desert
What is fascism?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Reference Fascism is a political ideology usually characterized by authoritarianism and nationalism. However, many scholars say the concept is difficult to define.
What does the president do all day?
By Paula Schaap published
The president wears many hats, but how is the Commander in Chief's time spent?
Who was Karl Marx?
By Tom Garner, All About History published
Karl Marx was the author of the Communist Manifesto, the creator of Marxist theory, and one of the most influential thinkers ever.
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