Tag: meaning

Meaning of Supreme Court immunity ruling debated

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — As families across America are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, yesterday’s ruling from the Supreme Court has some casting doubt on democracy as we know it. In a 6-3 ruling the high court determined the president has immunity from criminal charges, if he is conducting an official act. Supreme Court […]

What’s the meaning of Memorial Day? Why we honor the holiday

Amidst the holiday hubbub, the real meaning of Memorial Day can often get lost amidst the excitement of a three-day weekend. While many people are busy hosting barbecues or scouring Memorial Day deals, it’s important to remember the real reason for the holiday. Memorial Day was created to honor U.S. military personnel who lost their […]

Stephen Colbert Gives Donald Trump’s MAGA Slogan A Brutal New Meaning

Stephen Colbert on Tuesday slammed the video featuring the term “unified Reich” that was shared on (and then deleted from) Donald Trump’s Truth Social account as “not a dog whistle” but “a whistle made of dog.” The “Late Show” host suggested Trump’s MAGA slogan now “stands for Make America Germany Around 1938” instead of Make […]

What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday

Juneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed 250,000 enslaved people across the state that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in […]

Dazzling regalia displays hold meaning beyond fashion

Apr. 27—ALBUQUERQUE — You can’t just choose to dress like Kelly Grant. The 60-year-old resident of Ramah in Western New Mexico — an Omaha Tribe member originally from Macy, Neb. — said regalia like his has to be earned. “You have to pay for your way,” Grant said Friday as he watched the Grand Entry […]

A look at the past, present and future meaning of the historic building

KIRTLAND, Ohio (ABC4) — The Kirtland Temple reopened on March 25 — offering tours for the first time in weeks after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquired it from the Community of Christ. The Kirtland Temple was the first temple that members of the church built. Members believe many sacred experiences happened […]