General American

What is YOUR American Dream?

It’s almost 2016 and the start of a new year and new beginnings. It got us thinking, is the “American Dream” what it used to be and is it in fact, still alive? Making up ⅓ of the American workforce, the millennial generation is working hard to pursue what they love and aren’t afraid to change the status quo set by former generations. They value old ideas, while striving to make a few new ones of their own. Indeed, the idea of the…

American Made: Is It Always Better?

Think you know what Americans eat most of?

How is the American diet doing? Let’s just say it’s not about to crack the honor roll. For starters, we eat too much. The average American consumes about 2,500 calories…

The American Revolution history you didn’t learn in high school

If you think the American Revolution was an isolated conflict between Great Britain and the American colonies, you know only part of the story. A …

Randi Weingarten on What Every American Should Know

Responding to E.D. Hirsch's list of things that every American should know, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, shares her list of 10 things every American should know to be effective citizens.

We Polled American Women on Their Top Worries and Goals

Quiz: Can You Answer 22 Questions Every American Should Be Able to Get?

You're a proud American, but are you up to date on what we all should know?

How well do you know American history?

1. What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

American-Made: Not Just a Trend

Niche was featured in a list of American-made products on the Streetsense blog.

10 Asian American contributions that need more recognition

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we've rounded up 10 major Asian American achievements that deserve more attention.