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As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy

Sep. 13, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Flanked by stained-glass windows, 54 New York City high school students challenge one another to imagine an ideal democracy. Wood-paneled walls are covered in haphazardly taped posters that students worked together to create. Ideas are written in Crayola marker...

Today in History: July 19, the Seneca Falls Convention

Jul. 19, 2024 00:05 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Friday, July 19, the 201st day of 2024. There are 165 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 19, 1848, the first “Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of...

Today in History: July 7, Reagan nominates O’Connor for SCOTUS

Jul. 07, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Sunday, July 7, the 189th day of 2024. There are 177 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become...