Sunday, October 6, 2024

Voting by mail — how does it work?


VOA News: Voting by mail — how does it work? 

America's voting landscape is shifting. While many still cast ballots at local polls, mail-in voting is on the rise. Once limited to military personnel and homebound citizens, it's now the primary method in several states.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Dozens of people become US citizens at Grand Canyon

 
 
Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5): Dozens of people become US citizens at Grand Canyon 

 30 people from 11 countries were sworn in as United States citizens on Friday and it's the first naturalization ceremony there since the pandemic.

Friday, October 4, 2024

The Inside Story | USA Votes 2024: The Vice Presidential Debate

VOA News: The Inside Story | USA Votes 2024: The Vice Presidential Debate 

This week on The Inside Story, we travel to Springfield, Ohio, to capture reactions to the vice presidential debate. We also report on the Haitian community's response to the controversial accusations made by the Republican candidates. Plus, a major milestone for former President Jimmy Carter as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

Nearly 24M immigrants eligible to vote in U.S. election

VOA News: Nearly 24M immigrants eligible to vote in U.S. election

In the United States, nearly 24 million immigrants are eligible to vote in November’s presidential election, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. census data. VOA’s Jeff Swicord spoke with two naturalized citizens about the choices they are making in this vote.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 05

 

05 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)



¡Viva Boricua! A Citizenship Quiz In Honor of Puerto Rico for Hispanic American Heitage Month pdf 

Voices of Freedom: Ch 6: Early America

Preparing the Oath: A Growing Nation

More Resources

U.S. Citizenship Resources for October


Heritage Months: Hispanic, Italian, German
  • U.S. Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month page | video playlist
  • A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Italian-American Heritage Month mp3 | pdf | audiogram
  • A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of German-American Day mp3 | pdf | audiogram
Holidays

  • U.S. Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Rosh Hashanah pdf
  • U.S. Citizenship Resources for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day page
  • Two Citizenship Questions for United Nations Day audiogram
  • U.S. Citizenship Resources for Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead page

Vance, Walz prepare for US vice presidential debate

Tim Walz and JD Vance will face off in a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 9pm EDT in New York City.  Watch it on CBS, PBS, YouTube, or other streaming services.



In the U.S. election, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz meet Tuesday for their first, and only, debate. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns looks at what to expect when the candidates meet in New York.

Use LWV Bingo cards to keep track of the issues.

Also watch:

VOA News: How do JD Vance and Tim Walz differ on foreign policy? 

The foreign policy positions of the two vice presidential candidates are coming into sharper focus. Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican nominee JD Vance present distinctly different approaches to global challenges. 

POP Quiz:

 USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* 

 USCIS 100:29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 

 USCIS 100:36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Monday, September 30, 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024