The Kermit the Frog Commencement Speech at the University of Maryland delivered heartfelt humor, lasting advice, and a message grads will never forget.

Read 9th grader John Nasir’s powerful winning essay on what the American flag represents—freedom, unity, perseverance, and the spirit of a nation.

Explore Joe Rothstein’s selection of the top 20 Facebook memes as of June 2025, highlighting timely insights on politics, society, and the environment.

Harris's first major rally featured star-studded performances, drawing significant attention and challenging Trump's longstanding influence in the pop culture sphere.

Stressed about the upcoming election? Discover the calming effect of watching grizzly bears, wonders of nature, and foibles of humanity you won't find in the headlines.

The Latina President became the #2 best seller on Amazon Kindle’s list of political thrillers. A success story for authors and readers, self-publishing is revolutionizing the book industry, empowering authors, and bringing books to a wider audience.

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Explore the resilience of US leadership at the America's Presidents Exhibit. Delve into pivotal moments shaping the nation's history and take comfort in the past.

Why the same resources the media deploys to cover political minutia should be applied to reporting on positive developments that constitute 'Good News.'

Perspectify, a new app by Newsmatics, uses a color coding system to help readers discern fake news from fact-based sources by highlighting possible biases.

October is the time for scary costumes, toy skeletons and ghost costumes. It’s all good fun. But for me, October always recalls a day when it was no fun at all. In fact, it was one of the most chilling events of my life.

AI is being used to create perfect replicas of artwork - read this blog post on how Joe Rothstein talks about the industry implications for creatives and why he thinks it's unethical.

From author Joe Rothstein - Find out why overdosing on political news is a huge problem. Explore how the media gives blanket coverage to presidential candidates as if we’re on the eve of an election – even though we're not.