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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
The Explainer ID compliance is set to begin on May 7, 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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A running list of Marjorie Taylor Greene's controversies
In Depth Exploring the Georgia Republican's long history of incendiary behavior
By David Faris Published
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26 of America's most unexpectedly banned books
In Depth From 'Harriet the Spy' to 'Little Red Riding Hood,' these books have all fallen afoul of censors
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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'Greenland is not for sale and never will be'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will closing USAID exacerbate humanitarian problems around the world?
Today's Big Question The Trump administration shuttered USAID as part of an overall freeze on foreign aid
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Decrepit train stations across the US are being revitalized
Under the Radar These buildings function as hotels, restaurants and even museums
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Born this way
Opinion 'Born here, citizen here' is the essence of Americanism
By Mark Gimein Published
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Where is the American dream now?
In Depth Polls and pundits agree that the American dream is on life support. But there may be a cure — and the news of its imminent death may be greatly exaggerated.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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The biggest international naming disputes in history
The Explainer Nations have often been at odds with each other over geographic titles
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is Trump's wall working?
In Depth Nearly a decade after promising to 'build the wall' between the US and Mexico, Donald Trump has returned to the White House on an anti-immigration platform, vowing to drastically stem southern border crossings
By The Week Staff Last updated
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'Measuring isolation isn't a good way to track loneliness'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US considering ban on Chinese drones as international tensions grow
In the Spotlight The decision will ultimately be made by the incoming Trump administration
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US port strike averted with tentative labor deal
Speed Read The strike could have shut down major ports from Texas to Maine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US accuses Sudan rebels of genocide, sanctions chief
Speed Read Sudan has been engaged in a bloody civil war that erupted in 2023
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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