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Why Do People Embrace Conspiracy Theories?

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Feb 20, 2021   Featured, Science/Education  

Why Do People Embrace Conspiracy Theories?

Authorities are still working to determine the identities of the insurrectionists who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, many of whom were apparently motivated by false conspiracy theories that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election but was cheated out of his victory due to widespread election fraud. Conspiracy theories often rely on […]

Today’s Democracy Isn’t Exactly What Wealthy US Founding Fathers Envisioned

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Jan 24, 2021   Featured, Science/Education  

Today’s Democracy Isn’t Exactly What Wealthy US Founding Fathers Envisioned

America’s Founding Fathers were among the wealthiest people in the Colonies when they drafted and signed the Constitution, and that’s pretty much who they expected to continue to guide the young nation.   “It was never meant to be a sort of direct democracy, where all Americans would get to cast a ballot on all issues,” says Andrew […]

How George Washington Ignited a Political Firestorm Over Thanksgiving

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Nov 26, 2020   Featured, National, National/World  

How George Washington Ignited a Political Firestorm Over Thanksgiving

Painting of George Washington with his family, wife Martha, and her grandchildren, by artist Edward Savage.  In September 1789, members of America’s first Congress approached the nation’s first president, George Washington, and asked him to call for a national Thanksgiving. That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights. […]

Will Wearing a Mask be the New Normal?

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Nov 15, 2020   Featured, Health, National, National/World  

Will Wearing a Mask be the New Normal?

A year ago, if you saw someone wearing a mask, you might assume they were sick or maybe even a little weird or paranoid. Today, thanks to the pandemic, wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is the new normal for many Americans.     Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia require people to […]

As America Celebrates Independence Day, Is Discord Embedded in the Country’s DNA?

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Jul 4, 2020   Featured, National, National/World  

As America Celebrates Independence Day, Is Discord Embedded in the Country’s DNA?

  Americans mark this Independence Day during a time of turmoil in the United States.  While many debate whether to wear a mask in public, the COVID-19 pandemic is surging in most U.S. states. Outraged Black Lives Matter protesters have taken to the streets after the death of George Floyd while in police custody.   A staggering 42.6 million people have filed for unemployment benefits […]

Impeachment Novelty Items Pop Up Online

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Dec 19, 2019   National, National/World  

Impeachment Novelty Items Pop Up Online

  The ubiquitous bright red “Make America Great Again” baseball caps are perhaps the most visible novelty items related to Donald Trump’s presidency. Often worn by die-hard supporters, the MAGA caps are a fixture at Trump rallies. His campaign team says sales of the hat have raised millions of dollars. The caps are part of […]

How Much American Presidents Really Cost US Taxpayers

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Aug 20, 2019   National, National/World  

How Much American Presidents Really Cost US Taxpayers

  Being president of the United States comes with numerous perks and the fringe benefits continue decades after the nation’s chief executives exit the White House. Presidents are currently paid $400,000 annually, an amount set by Congress. The nation’s leaders have received five pay increases since 1789, when George Washington became the country’s first president. […]

Fewer Feel the Love This Valentine’s Day

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Feb 13, 2019   Featured, National, National/World  

Fewer Feel the Love This Valentine’s Day

Fewer Americans appear to be celebrating Valentine’s Day now as opposed to a decade ago. The National Retail Federation says that 10 years ago, more than 60 percent of adults planned to celebrate the day that’s dedicated to love, but that number has dropped to just over half in 2019. Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated every Feb. […]

Most Googled Health Concerns in Each US State

By Dora Mekouar | VOA on Oct 11, 2018   Featured, Health  

Most Googled Health Concerns in Each US State

Many Americans turn to “Dr. Google” for answers to health problems. In other words, they search the internet via Google for insight into their ailments. The search engine’s most researched symptom is stress, according to private firm Medicare Health Plans, which has come up with the most-searched symptoms in every U.S. state. The states that appear […]

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