Is this critical race theory? By Paul Katula • Nov 19, 2022 In teaching America's racist past, including the Jim Crow laws, a TN judge ruled that kids should be allowed to use their own minds to decide.
A Black woman now sits on the Supreme Court By Paul Katula • Oct 4, 2022 Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes her role as an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, beginning a high-profile term.
Some students say Ukraine war is overshadowed By Paul Katula • Sep 29, 2022 The war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, student newspapers report, yet most students aren't paying attention anymore.
Movie review: The U.S. and the Holocaust By Paul Katula • Sep 21, 2022 Don't miss this documentary series; it examines racism & antisemitism in the US during Hitler's rise to power in Nazi Germany.
Taliban advances in Afghanistan as US withdraws By Paul Katula • Aug 18, 2021 The situation in Afghanistan as Pres. Biden withdrew US troops is unstable and dangerous, as Taliban forces have taken over large cities.
Biden is sworn in as 46th president By Paul Katula • Jan 20, 2021 The historic inauguration of the 1st female vice president also made history during a unique ceremony without very many onlookers.
Trump impeached — again By Paul Katula • Jan 13, 2021 A handful of student newspapers have been quick to enter opinions and editorials on the president's 2nd impeachment.
Wash. Mon. closed; fears of violence in 50 states By Paul Katula • Jan 11, 2021 IL students continue to write about the events at the US Capitol Wednesday. State governments get ready for more.
Md. National Guard was 1st on terrorist scene By Paul Katula • Jan 7, 2021 The Md. National Guard was called in to help during the riot Wednesday at the US Capitol, and troops are now stationed in Washington for a while.
Rioters storm US Capitol, put democracy on pause By Paul Katula • Jan 6, 2021 Insurgent rioters invaded the US Capitol this afternoon, putting the counting of electoral votes on pause.