Germany

short readsJul 16, 2013

Most Americans say legal status for undocumented immigrants would help the economy

Three-quarters of Americans say it would be better for the economy for undocumented immigrants to gain legal status.
reportJul 16, 2013

The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools

In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.
reportJul 16, 2013

The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools

In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.
short readsJul 15, 2013

Filibusters: Hot topic in D.C., obscure or mysterious elsewhere

From the fervid coverage in the national press, replete with terms like “nuclear option,” “meltdown” and “showdown,” you might think the country is riveted to the clash between Senate Democrats and Republicans over filibuster rules. But with the two sides set to gather tonight in the ceremonial Old Senate Chamber in a last-ditch effort at […]
reportJul 15, 2013

Modest Public Interest in Close of Zimmerman Trial

Overview The final days of the trial of George Zimmerman, which concluded July 13 with a verdict of not guilty, attracted relatively modest public interest overall. In a weekend survey, 26% say they were following news about the trial very closely. This is lower than interest in the initial controversy over Trayvon Martin’s shooting when […]
reportJul 15, 2013

Global Post: Restrictions on religion have increased globally since Arab Spring
short readsJul 15, 2013

News magazines hit by big drop in ad pages

In a difficult advertising environment for the magazine industry overall, newly-released numbers from the Association of Magazine Media (MPA) show the nation’s news magazines being hit particularly hard.
short readsJul 15, 2013

India ends the telegram, but internet access is not close behind

A chapter in technology history comes to a close today, when India’s state-owned telecom company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, will send its last telegram after 163 years.
short readsJul 15, 2013

The number of American single fathers has grown substantially

The number of single father households has increased about ninefold since 1960, from less than 300,000 to more than 2.6 million in 2011.
short readsJul 14, 2013

As France celebrates Bastille Day, a dark mood pervades

On July 14, 1789, a large mob descended upon the Bastille prison in Paris, overrunning the garrison and executing the jail’s defenders. This event, which came after years of escalating tensions between the nobility and commoners over issues such as debt, taxation, and enlightenment ideals, became a flashpoint for the French Revolution. Two-hundred and twenty-four […]

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Germany

Most Americans say legal status for undocumented immigrants would help the economy

The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools

The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools

Filibusters: Hot topic in D.C., obscure or mysterious elsewhere

Modest Public Interest in Close of Zimmerman Trial

Global Post: Restrictions on religion have increased globally since Arab Spring

News magazines hit by big drop in ad pages

India ends the telegram, but internet access is not close behind

The number of American single fathers has grown substantially

As France celebrates Bastille Day, a dark mood pervades