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How the Tea Party Works
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The Tea Party started as a grassroots movement that has gained momentum. Learn about the politics of the Tea Party.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.
Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?
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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?
Will the 2020 Census Count the LGBTQ Community?
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The U.S. LGBTQ community wants to be counted in the 2020 Census. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about why the Census may not track sexual orientation.
10 Rights the First Amendment Absolutely Does Not Grant
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Here are 10 rights the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant, contrary to popular belief, from HowStuffWorks.
How does a 'bionic eye' allow blind people to see?
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A company called Second Sight has received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of a retinal implant system that gives blind people a limited degree of vision. Find out how the 'bionic eye' will work.
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.