The New Yorker4h
The Unstoppable Rise of the State Symbol
In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...
Richmond6h
Here are Stoney’s takeaways from his 8 years as Richmond mayor
As he casts an ambitious eye toward the lieutenant governor’s office in 2025, Levar Stoney considers his Richmond legacy ...
How Brazilian town became last holdout of the American Confederacy – and why it’s finally been defeated after 160 years
DESPITE the American Civil War ending nearly 160 years ago – there was still one place in the world where the Confederate South was seemingly alive and well. Welcome to the town of Santa ...
SouthFlorida Reporter10h
Written In 1892, The “Pledge of Allegiance” Didn’t Receive Congressional Recognition Until 1945
Hundreds of thousands of newly minted citizens pledge allegiance each year during the U.S. naturalization ceremony.
The bald eagle was finally declared a national bird. What changes and what took so long?
It’s now official. The bald eagle is America’s national bird. The official declaration does just that — make it official.
The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this ...
People Who've Lived In Blue And Red States Are Sharing The Major Differences Between Them, And My Californian Mind Is Blown Away
"We hide, and we don't talk to any neighbors. No one knows our 'real' selves because our farm would be burned to the ground — ...
Why It Took 248 Years for the Bald Eagle to Become America's National Bird
The bald eagle finally became America's official national bird after a bill was signed by President Joe Biden on Christmas Eve.
Style Weekly5d
Richmonder of the Year 2024
From saving The Valentine to furthering conversations about the legacy of the Lost Cause, Bill Martin is fostering a dialogue ...
Clyburn brushes off Musk's plan to fund moderates in Democratic districts
Rep. Jim Clyburn dismissed Elon Musk's statement that he planned to fund moderates in key Democratic races on social media, ...
State politics: AG Lynn Fitch appeals auditor suit to MS Supreme Court in Brett Favre case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has appealed her lawsuit with Auditor Shad White to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Plus, updates ...