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The Two Basic Steps to Put Your Own Face on U.S. Money
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Only a very few people have ever had their faces on American money. Can you do it? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article and Brainstuff video.
Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools
Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Youngest President of the United States
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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?
What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?
Are working mothers happier?
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Are working mothers happier? Find out what research suggests about the effects a career can have on a mother's happiness.
This Is How Sexual Harassment Is Legally Defined in the U.S.
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Reports of famous people being accused of sexually harassment have been in the news. HowStuffWorks looks at the legal definition of sexual harassment.
How the Judicial System Works
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The U.S. judicial system is a complex, fascinating system. Learn about the U.S. judicial system, federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and grand juries.
What is justice?
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Justice is often used interchangeably with the word "fairness." So what exactly is justice? Learn about justice in this article.
Racial History: Oregon Was Whites-only Until 1926
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Oregon's constitution specifically forbade blacks from living in the state until 1926. HowStuffWorks Now talks about how that happened.
Why Jane Elliott's Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Racism Exercise Is So Powerful
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Jane Elliott has been exposing racist thinking for more than 50 years using eye color. Some think her methodology is too harsh. She couldn't care less.