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New Electoral Districts
After every census, the political maps are redrawn and our lawmakers in the legislator are faced with the choice to move to a new district, retire, or run against an incumbent. MPR describes how Legislators consider future in new political boundaries.
 
posted Feb 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: Minnesota

Do It Yourself
In our subtopic DIY & Crafts, find all sorts of resources on how to create fun, useful items, including Recycle Your Clothes into New DIY Fashions. If you have any suggestions for other cool websites, please submit them through Comments and Feedback found in the webpage footer.
 
posted Feb 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: BeCreative

Everyone is Watching You Online
Join librarians in the rally to get Americans to choose privacy in a national Privacy Revolution. "Protect your freedom to read, search and learn in the digital age."
 
posted Feb 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: InternetTechnology

On March 24
Come to the Teen Job Fair at Minneapolis Central Library to learn from employers how to apply for jobs, ace an interview, and find success in the work world. The Fair only lasts from noon to 3 on Saturday, March 23.
 
posted Feb 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

Take a Stand
with your thesis statement. Visit the Research Project Calculator for great tips on how to make a strong argument for your HDP.
 
posted Feb 15, 2012 by Nina S. Category: HistoryDay

Black History Month Research
If you're in need of some primary sources for a Black History Month research project, head over to History Matters for access to numerous digitized sources within this subject. Don't forget to use the Advanced Search function to narrow your search!
 
posted Feb 15, 2012 by Nina S. Category: Research/Primarysources

Don't know nuthin' bout that?
The New York Times Topics page has a huge collection of news, reference, and multimedia sources on practically every topic under the sun, so be sure to hit it up for your next research project, whether it's on the X Games or Health Care Reform.
 
posted Feb 11, 2012 by Nina S. Category: Research/Primarysources

Super PACs a Go Go
Who really funds political candidates? What is a Super PAC? OpenSecrets tells all!
 
posted Feb 9, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Government/Politics

Conflict in Syria
What's happening in Syria, and why does it matter?  Countries of the World has background info and current updates.
 
posted Feb 9, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Countries/Geography

Words Words Words
Are you a word geek? Nothing beats the Oxford English Dictionary for its definitions and examples. Look up the word "sit, v.(erb)".
 
posted Feb 9, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

White House Science Fair
How cool would it be to participate in a science fair at the White House with President Obama? This is what it was like for these teens.
 
posted Feb 9, 2012 by Janice D. Category: Government/Politics

Bad TV, even worse movies
What movie are you most embarrassed by having paid good money to see? Vote for your worst movie experience and more.
 
posted Feb 8, 2012 by Janice D. Category: Arts/Entertainment

March Madness is coming!
Get the latest from the official NCAA website.
 
posted Feb 7, 2012 by Susan W. Category: Sports

Who are we?
The fastest growing youth group in America is multiracial. The number of multiracial young people in America increased almost 50% between 2000 and 2010, to 4.2 million. Carolyn Battle Cochrane produced a documentary about being multiracial, I'm biracial not black, damn it. 
 
posted Feb 7, 2012 by Susan W. Category: Relationships/Sexuality

Do Something
Want to get involved in making your school a better place? Dosomething.org gives you action ideas to get started.
 
posted Feb 7, 2012 by Katherine D. Category: SchoolStuff

SparkNotes Video
SparkNotes also has video for those times when you need a little extra help understanding the book you're reading for class. 
 
posted Feb 7, 2012 by Katherine D. Category: English/LanguageArts

Super Tuesday is March 6
On Super Tuesday ten states will select delegates to their national conventions where their presidential condidates will be officially nominated. For a national delegate count, see USA Today. For local info, see dfl.org and mngop.com
 
posted Feb 6, 2012 by Susan W. Category: GetInvolved

What are your goals?
Want to buy a car? Pay for college?  It All Adds Up  has online games and simulations that will teach you the ins and outs of credit management, saving, buying and more.
 
posted Feb 3, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney