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Make sense of locations, borders, regions, and the names used to describe them.

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Places

A Border Is Not Always a Wall

Understand what border news means by separating jurisdiction, terrain, movement, and official rules, so you can read…

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Our bearings

A headline needs a map around it

We look beyond the first place-name or official title to show how the pieces fit. A little context can make a complicated story easier to follow without pretending it is simple.

  1. Why the Same Place Can Have Several Names on the News
  2. Government, State, and Administration: Who Is Being Named?
  3. Before the Date: How Calendars Shape Historical Timelines

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