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Pete Postlethwaite Biography

ActorBorn: 2/7/1946Birthplace: Warrington, England Born in Warrington, England to working-class parents, Pete Postlethwaite spent two years in a seminary as a young boy,…

The Supreme Court: Election Machinery That Works

Election Machinery That WorksThe Supreme CourtElecting Our LeadersElection Machinery That WorksRemapping DistrictsPaying for CampaignsGetting the Word OutSwitching Parties Most of us watched…

These Kids Are All Right, Too

An ethical debate intensifies as a growing number of transgender children receive drug and hormone treatments. by Jennie Wood Jazz, transgender girl Photo Credit: Trans Kids Purple…

Korematsu Day

Celebrating a man who never gave up on his rights by Jennie Wood On January 30, 2011, California celebrated its first Korematsu Day, a holiday established to honor Fred Korematsu, a Japanese…

Pike, Zebulon Montgomery

(Encyclopedia) Pike, Zebulon Montgomery, 1779–1813, American explorer, an army officer, b. Lamberton (now part of Trenton), N.J. He joined the army (c.1793) and was commissioned second lieutenant in…

A More Perfect Union

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama   Barack Obama Related Links Notable Speeches by African Americans Campaign 2012 Democratic Candidates: Campaign…

Michael York

actorBorn: 3/27/1942Birthplace: Fulmer, England Versatile actor whose fined-boned good looks and skill have brought him a broad range of film and TV roles. In his 30-plus-year career, York has…

Kentucky Derby Quiz: 1

by J. Gettings, M. Morrison, and G. Brown More about the thoroughbreds and past Derby winners. Question 1…

Famous People Born in Berlin

The Question: I was wondering if you know any famous people who were born in Berlin, Germany? The Answer: Well, we don't know these people…

DK Society & Beliefs: Philosophy

WHO WERE THE FIRST PHILOSOPHERS? IS PHILOSOPHY LIKE RELIGION? WHAT IS LOGIC? WHY DOES TRUTH MATTER? WHAT IS FREE WILL? WHAT IS ETHICS? THE STATUE OF LIBERTY FIND OUT MOREPhilosophy comes from the…