U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder thanks Russian Minister of Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev during the minister's visit to the Justice Department for the a...
The White House issues a summary of Vice President Biden’s call with Iraqi Kurdistan President Masud Barzani and Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker ...
The U.S. delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Conference in Tirana, Albania, issues a...
The U.S. delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Conference issues a statement at the op...
Pamphlets
Held every summer on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival aims to preserve intangible cultural heritage.
Learn more about the complexity of freedom of expression in the United States.
Learn about the complexity of free expression in the United States.
Publications
This collection of essays explains how the U.S. Supreme Court functions, how the justices are chosen, how they make their decisions, and the importance of...
Have you ever seen a problem and wanted to do something about it? Of course you have. The schools, police, government welfare offices, churches and famili...
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has written the introduction to this publication, which examines women’s issues around the world, and U.S. Ambass...
Articles
Afghan Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Niloofar Rhmani becomes the first Afghan woman to complete undergraduate pilot training and earn the status of pilot.
Attacks on religious freedom are both a moral and a strategic national security concern for the United States, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Better coordination among U.S. federal government agencies is showing results in the struggle to end human trafficking, U.S. officials say.
Photo Galleries
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve...
Images of refugees who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and recognition in their new U.S. communities and beyond.
Take a look at developments in media technology since the 18th century and how they were put to use by reporters enjoying freedom of the press.
Videos
Lila King, senior director for social news at CNN, tells how citizen journalists can make a difference — immediately.
Learn more about why lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals deserve to be treated equally and with respect. Support and celebrate "IDAHO" on ...
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth live in fear. It is important to create safe spaces where people can be themselves, activists say.
