I am proud to say that I recited the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time in high school Sept. 9. It’s not that I don’t pledge my allegiance to the union: America is and always has been my home....

After the devastating earthquake in Japan and the numerous problems that have been occurring with the Fukushima nuclear power plant, many U.S. officials have begun to investigate the 104 domestic nuclear...

In the past, the United States has seen numerous domestic demonstrations, such as the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which was organized by African American religious, civil rights and...

Imagine blasting off into outer space in a rocket and experiencing the thrill of the earth rising.  At one time, only professional astronauts could leave our atmosphere, but in the near future, many ordinary...

In a country where 64 percent of the population wants the Bible to be the law of the land, and where 80 percent of Christians believe homosexuality is immoral, Uganda’s independent newspaper, Rolling...

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will propose changes to the current loss of credit (LC) policy at a May 11 meeting which would go into effect for the 2010-2011 school year. Currently, a student...

The Maryland legislature recently passed a law allowing students to register to vote when they turn 16. The law, which is awaiting the signature of Gov. Martin O’Malley, is intended to make the voting...