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16 states and the territory of American Samoa still observe the second Monday in October as an official public holiday exclusively called Columbus Day.
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16 states and the territory of American Samoa still observe the second Monday in October as an official public holiday exclusively called Columbus Day.
Women make up 28% of all members of the 118th Congress, a considerable increase from where things stood even a decade ago.
When Republicans take stock of the national climate for political discourse, they see a much more hospitable environment for Democrats.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
A majority of U.S. households have some level of investment in the stock market, mostly in the form of retirement accounts such as 401(k)s.
Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.
The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year.
When Republicans assess the climate for political discourse, they see a more hospitable environment for Democrats than for members of their own party.
About a quarter of all officers say they have ever fired their service weapon while on the job. Are some more likely than others to have fired their weapon in the line of duty?
As journalism becomes an increasingly digital practice, the data and communications of investigative journalists have become vulnerable to hackers, government surveillance and legal threats. But what are these vulnerabilities – and what steps have investigative journalists taken to protect themselves?
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