What does ‘pro-life’ mean? There’s no one answer – even for advocacy groups that oppose abortion

As the first American pope, Leo XIV has largely avoided speaking out about domestic politics in the United States. He waded ...

What does ‘enervate’ mean? If you’re feeling intense burnout, here’s how to express it

The word “enervate” is a verb that means to cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality. It can also mean “to ...
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What does 'woke' mean in politics? How the term is used now is far from its original meaning

The word "woke" is tossed around a lot in political and social debates all around the country. It's ramping up as Election Day draws near. The term carries different meanings and strong emotional ...

What to Know About Democratic Socialism, the Progressive Movement Championed by Bernie, AOC and Zohran Mamdani

Democratic socialism is having a moment, between Zohran Mamdani's buzzy mayoral campaign in New York City, Omar Fateh's ...

Arise, Sir David: But what does Beckham’s knighthood entail, and what does it mean?

Beckham, the former England captain and now joint owner of MLS team Inter Miami, took part in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle earlier today to make everything official. He was accompanied by ...