Category: Politics
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: United States Quiz
PhotoCredit: Library of Congress Margaret Chase Smith at her swearing in ceremony with Speaker William Bankhead, and Rep. James C. Oliver Women’s History Month occurs annually from March 1-31, to commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in U.S. American history. The theme in 2021 is Valiant Women…
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What Expats Living in the U.S. and All of Us Need to Know About President’s Day
Image: whitehouse.gov Expat is a shortened version or a nickname for an expatriate – a person living outside their native country or who has settled themselves abroad for a time. As a cross-cultural consultant, I conduct ongoing virtual training for expats who live and work here in the U.S. Many times, I am asked about…
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Responding Graciously to Highly-Charged Political Questions
Image: stock.adobe.com By flysnow Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is scheduled to be inaugurated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, during the Covid-19 pandemic. In light of the events of last week, this event will occur with unprecedented levels of security with the world observing our democracy. Once again our readers are asking us for advice about how…
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Quiz: What your friends want you to know about Presidents’ Day in the U.S
If you are living and working in the U.S.A., it’s important to know about our national holidays. When we visit other countries, it is always fascinating to learn about other cultures. In the U.S., Presidents’ Day was originally known as Washington Day and celebrated on February 22 to honor the birthday of the nation’s…
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4 Ways to Honor Martin Luther King
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 21st is a significant day for U.S. Americans. This is due to its struggle toward civil rights and vision of a country free from discrimination and oppression. Dr. King’s courageous stance against systemic racism made him one of the most well-known leaders during the Civil Rights…
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6 Tips for Graciously Navigating Politics at Thanksgiving
Flashbacks of Aunt Sally and Grandpa Ben’s political brawl last year have haunted you all week. These 6 tips will keep the evening running as smoothly as gravy.
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Celebrating Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Day
Handover Day is also a time of social activism, with thousands of citizens gathering to rally for their rights. Originally organized by the Civil Human Rights Front, the causes behind this yearly march have been numerous, but the overarching theme is universal suffrage.
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Japan & U.S. Remembrance and Reconciliation: 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
As we raise our flags to half-mast on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us remember those who have died, and learn from the examples of empathy and reconciliation set by President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe.
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Building Bridges to Heal the Nation
A week after the results were announced, the United States is still wracked by harrowing division, and vitriolic debate that had outlasted the polling booth. Some view this as a systemic correction, an aberration, and a reason for uncertainty about our nation’s future.
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2016 Election Day Etiquette
Our readers asked us for insight on what to wear, what not to bring and what to say when going to the polls on Election Day. So we crafted our responses and then reached out to the Texas Secretary of State to be sure we were delivering only the very best wisdom.