History of the NRA

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By Anne Gives of Stacker The National Rifle Association (NRA) has gone through a metamorphosis since its founding after the Civil War. Created to improve marksmanship among soldiers and recruits, it at first cooperated with the federal government on concealed weapon permits and other laws regulating firearms.  Over time, however, the NRA grew into a

100 of the best movies directed by women

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Story name: 100 of the best movies directed by women Canonical URL: https://stacker.com/stories/4316/100-best-movies-directed-women Written by: Emily Kubincanek Description: Stacker compiled data on the movies that topped BBC’s industry survey for best movies directed by women. INA Best movies directed by women Women directors have made lasting impacts on film since its inception, despite well-documented and

How US trees are powering Europe’s renewable energy goals

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By Emma Rubin The European Union in 2020 sourced 21.3% of its energy from renewables, surpassing its 2009 goal. With most of the continent’s energy coming from oil and petroleum products, its announcement was one of the first ambitious global promises to address climate change. Within the broad range of renewable energy sources Europe relied