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Remembering Jimmy Carter's Civil Rights Contributions

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died. Look back on his important contributions to civil rights.

Why Sandra Day O’Connor's Appointment Won Bipartisan Praise

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has died. Here's why her history-making appointment won bipartisan praise

Our Changing Relationship With Time Itself

The pandemic created a window for many to re-evaluate their attitudes toward time itself. Now we’ll find out if what we learned will stick.

Queen Elizabeth II Showed Why Britain Still Has a Monarchy

Queen Elizabeth's unique approach to the monarchy helped keep it relevant amid royal skepticism. Look back at TIME's coverage.

It's Harder Than Ever to Care About Anything

A slew of recent surveys suggest that many things—from the trivial to more serious matters—don't seem to matter to people anymore.

How Prince Philip Became Queen Elizabeth's Unlikely Husband

Prince Philip's unusual background allowed him to help his Queen and wife become the monarch who defined a new era for her nation.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy Doesn't Start With the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18 at 87 years old. Here's how she first became a key figure in gender equality law.

John Lewis on Why He Kept Telling the Story of Civil Rights

The late Rep. John Lewis spoke in 2017 about why he kept telling the civil rights story. Read the previously unpublished excerpt here.

What It’s Like to Be an Advice Columnist During a Global Pandemic

How do you give advice during a global pandemic? Here's what it's like to be an advice columnist right now.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Coronavirus Demands a Leader Like FDR

The expert on presidential leadership in times of crisis on what she thinks history can teach America's leaders about how to face COVID-19.

Greta Thunberg Is the Youngest TIME Person of the Year Ever. Here’s How She Made History

Before Greta Thunberg, the previous individual to hold the record was TIME's first-ever Person of the Year: 25-year-old Charles Lindbergh.

‘We’re All Growing Up Together’: As Sesame Street Turns 50, Big Bird Is Still Making Friends Everywhere He Goes

The world’s most famous 8-ft.-tall canary knows his way around a set. After all, Big Bird has spent the past 50 years on 'Sesame Street.'

Robert Mugabe Ruled Zimbabwe for Decades. Here’s How He First Came to Power

Robert Mugabe, a one-time schoolteacher who became a radical guerrilla, ruled Zimbabwe for decades. Here's how he came to power.

How to Be an Antiracist Author Ibram X. Kendi on What We Get Wrong About Racism

Ibram X. Kendi, the National Book Award winner, talks to TIME about 'the R word,' capitalism and his new book, 'How to Be an Antiracist.'