The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a government-in-exile that administers the disputed territory of Western Sahara in West Africa. It was formed after Spain handed over control of the territory to Morocco and Mauritania in 1975. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic seeks independence through a referendum, but Morocco has rejected this possibility. Algeria has supported […]
Andrew Jackson turned an insult into an icon by using a donkey on his campaign posters. Cartoonist Thomas Nast later drew a donkey to represent northern Democrats and an elephant for Republicans, and the symbols have been used ever since. Donkeys are sociable, loyal, and intelligent, and can live up to 50 years and remember […]