Winners will be selected later this spring, and representatives from winning institutions will travel to Washington, D.C., for a ceremony at the White House in May. Last year, the public library in Craig was among the 10 winners from around the country.
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Mongolia looks to Alaska for help handling domestic violence
Efforts to end domestic violence brought a delegation from Mongolia to Nome Monday. The group — made up of social workers, shelter managers, police officers, and more — was there to learn how Alaska is addressing high rates of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Alaska soldiers find closure in Serial podcast on Bowe Bergdahl
Though many facts in the case are unclear, there is no dispute over this: Bergdahl left his post, resulting in his capture by the Taliban, and setting in motion an enormous manhunt across Afghanistan.
Alaska woman to be guest at Obama’s final State of the Union address
When President Obama gives his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening in Congress, a 24-year-old Alaska Native woman named Lydia Doza will be among the guests sitting in the First Lady’s gallery.
After Historic Elections in Saudi Arabia, What’s The Future For Women?
Women have won several positions on municipal councils in Saudi Arabia for the first time. What, if anything, do these first-ever elections including women mean for those in Saudi Arabia?
The FBI Checked the Wrong Box and a Woman Ended Up on the Terrorism Watch List For Years
As questions swirl around U.S. efforts to keep people with terrorism ties from entering the country, the story of Rahinah Ibrahim is a cautionary tale.
Rest Of The World Perplexed That Climate Debate Continues In U.S.
The 20th century’s biggest carbon emitter is also one of the few advanced democracies where climate change is not accepted as fact. This makes it hard for some to trust U.S. efforts on the issue.
Trump Calls For ‘Total And Complete Shutdown Of Muslims Entering’ U.S.
In his most drastic and controversial statement yet, Trump calls for a stop on any Muslims entering the U.S. “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.”
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Cancels Game Over Poor Field Conditions
For the World Cup winners, the cancellation is the latest in a series of events that highlight disparities between men’s and women’s soccer in the U.S.
Obama Calls On U.S. To Come Together, But Is Unable To Bridge Partisan Divide
Using a rare Oval Office address, the president called last week’s deadly San Bernardino shooting “an act of terrorism” and outlined how the U.S. is working to combat the growing threat from ISIS.