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Abortion in America: How access and attitudes have changed through the centuries

Women in a demonstration with ‘Safe Legal Abortions for all Women’ Sign

These are the groups behind some of the biggest cybercrimes

Hacker in black gloves typing

Comprehensive sex education matters. Here's what the data shows

Female student raising hand in classroom

How do the National Archives work? 6 things you need to know now that Trump's case has put them in the spotlight

The National Archives Building

Timeline of Jewish history in the US

Government

How do the National Archives work? 6 things you need to know now that Trump's case has put them in the spotlight

The National Archives Building

Former jobs of the governor of every state

Ron DeSantis (R) Florida is interviewed at Roll Call in Washington, D.C.

Your guide to the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments

How veterans' employment compares to the rest of the population

American flags displayed in front of a setting sun

A look at state Supreme Court elections

Gavel sculpture in the courtyard of the Ohio Judicial Center

History

The history of voting in the United States

An elderly Black man holds his “I voted” sticker after he cast his ballot in Washington, D.C.

The 3,000-year history of toll roads

Toll collector at booth with sign

A history of Puerto Rico’s relationship with the US

Puerto Rico and American flags

Abortion in America: How access and attitudes have changed through the centuries

Women in a demonstration with ‘Safe Legal Abortions for all Women’ Sign

Timeline of Jewish history in the US

Military

Military medals and what they mean

Closeup of military medals

105 years of military history

25 pictures of abandoned military installations and their stories

What 25 historic battlefields look like today

A history of US military ships—from the Revolutionary War to today

Sailors on the USS Texas in various positions on the big guns in 1915.

Politics

What makes people vote? What data and experts say

People stand in line to vote

How sex education is (and isn't) being taught in every state

Hands of two students passing a note in class

The second Jan. 6 hearing by the numbers

Conservative Republican election attorney Ben Ginsberg, Former Georgia US Attorney B.J. Pak and former Philadelphia city commissioner Al Schmidt, are sworn-in before testifying during a hearing by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building on June 13, 2022 in Washington, DC.

The first Jan. 6 hearing by the numbers

Serena Liebengood, the widow of U.S. Capitol Police officer Howard Liebengood, Sandra Garza, the long-time partner of fallen Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Pfc. Harry Dunn, and U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell listen during a hearing held by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol on June 09, 2022 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

States with the lowest voter turnout last midterm cycle

Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan votes early in Cleveland, Ohio

Society

These are the groups behind some of the biggest cybercrimes

Hacker in black gloves typing

Comprehensive sex education matters. Here's what the data shows

Female student raising hand in classroom

Nearly half of fatal car accidents in 2020 happened at night—understanding the factors at play

Blurred cars in motion on highway at night.

Stories behind the Trail of Tears for every state it passed through

What steps some states have taken to provide reparations for Black Americans

Hands hold archival photo showing burial of Rosewood victim

World

Former world leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office

Donald Trump speaks during a retreat with Republican lawmakers at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, January 6, 2018.

How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth's reign

After Elizabeth II: Who is in the royal line of succession?

Monkeypox vaccine in the US: What public health experts know so far—and what they don't

A vial of the Monkeypox vaccine and syringe.

When women got the right to vote in 50 countries

Can you answer these 'Jeopardy!' questions about WWII?

Can you answer these 'Jeopardy!' questions about WWI?

Can you guess which US city this 'Jeopardy!' clue is about?

These are the groups behind some of the biggest cybercrimes

Hacker in black gloves typing

Comprehensive sex education matters. Here's what the data shows

Female student raising hand in classroom

How do the National Archives work? 6 things you need to know now that Trump's case has put them in the spotlight

The National Archives Building

Timeline of Jewish history in the US

Former jobs of the governor of every state

Ron DeSantis (R) Florida is interviewed at Roll Call in Washington, D.C.

News

How to become a poll worker—and other ways to encourage voting

When women got the right to vote in 50 countries