Must-visit civil rights destinations in the US

The fight for American civil rights spanned decades, cities and states, from Topeka, Kansas to Memphis, Tennessee and from ...
The Journalist's Resource

Who controls the National Guard: The history and governance of America’s state-based military force

President Trump has deployed or threatened to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities. Learn the history and legal authorities of these troops.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

What is the Insurrection Act? Here’s what Trump has said about using it

Experts told PBS News that worries about the Insurrection Act arise from legal uncertainty about how it can be applied.
Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland awaits court decisions on National Guard deployment

As the wind and rain blew across the sodden city this weekend, Portlanders awaited clarity from the courts on whether and when federalized National Guard troops might be seen on the streets.

The Civil Rights Movement

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