Americans speak their beliefs [video]
Democracies don't discourage free expression of beliefs, they promote it. Freedom of speech has been woven into the fabric of the U.S. since its founding.
Why Iowa? Understanding presidential primaries.
Voters in states across the U.S. choose their candidate for presidential nominee in several different ways. Learn about U.S. presidential primaries.
Lunar New Year 2020: Year of the Rat
January 25 is the start of the Lunar New Year, celebrated worldwide. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, which the U.S. is honoring with a new postage stamp.
Some U.S. schools have religious roots [photo gallery]
The new book "Faith+ Freedom: Religion in the USA" shows how Americans worship, work and live together. Download the free PDF to learn more.
From Navy SEAL to doctor to astronaut
As part of the newest class of NASA astronauts, Jonny Kim is cleared for flight to the International Space Station, the moon and beyond.
Then and now: U.S. secretaries of state reach out to the world
For many years, U.S. secretaries of state have embraced new technologies to communicate with foreign audiences, reshaping and expanding public diplomacy.
Celebrating Religious Freedom Day in the U.S. [video]
January 16 is National Religious Freedom Day in the U.S. Religious freedom is a central U.S. value. Learn how the U.S. promotes it worldwide.
As the wall goes up, illegal immigration goes down
The border wall at the U.S. southern border works alongside cooperation with Central American governments to ensure a legal immigration process.
Where streets have one name: Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn what inspired dozens of countries to name thousands of streets after Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy is honored every January in the U.S.
