Numbering 2 billion and counting, Gen Alpha (born 2010-2024) is expected to be the biggest generation in history. And even though its oldest members are only 14 years old, Gen Alpha is already an economic force to be reckoned with. “They’re spending money, and in significant amounts. Not only that, they influence parental purchasing decisions … Read more
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. A decadeslong trend toward secularization, which has come more slowly to America than many other developed countries, appears to be picking up speed in the United States, according to polling and other evidence. In 1965, a Gallup poll found that 70% … Read more
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. Liam. Olivia. Noah. Emma. Those were the most popular American baby names in 2022, the most recent year for which the U.S. Social Security Administration has released data. It’s a traditional trend that continues into 2024, according to Jennifer Moss, founder … Read more
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. When Chicago-based dressmaker and designer Kristin Mariani commutes to work, she notices a change in how people dress for the office post-pandemic. “People are dressing more comfortably,” says Mariani, an adjunct associate professor at the School of the Art Institute of … Read more
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. The first U.S. cookbook was published in 1796, and since then, these treatises have provided insight into different eras in American history. “They tell us about meals. The concept of meals, how many meals a day that people expect to eat? … Read more
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. Librarians-turned-spies helped fight the Nazis by deploying their information gathering and organizing skills as weapons during World War II. These secret agents collected everything from local newspapers and trade journals to underground resistance pamphlets, technological manuals, economic reports and land surveys. … Read more
Washington — Thousands of people from across the United States volunteer for a very exclusive holiday experience: decorating the White House for Christmas. Of all of those applicants, only 300 are chosen. The volunteers work during Thanksgiving week, although they do have Thanksgiving Day off. In all, 4,572 meters of ribbon, 142,000 lights, 34,000 ornaments, … Read more
