Tag Archives: Current Events

The Other Problematic Outbreak

Read about how the global coronavirus pandemic exacerbated existing prejudices around the world.

A day in the life of one emergency doctor in a New York hospital during coronavirus

During a pandemic, simply going to work is a big risk for medical professionals. Read one doctor’s story.

A Syrian Refugee’s Story

A journalist reflects on the relationship she formed with a woman finding hope even in turmoil.

China transferred detained Uighurs to factories used by global brands

The minority Uighurs in China face mistreatment, re-education, and forced labor. Learn what some big companies have to say about their role.

The people helping strangers during the coronavirus pandemic

In challenging times, some people step up to help others, even people they don’t know. Read about some of the lighthearted kindnesses being shared.

Animals Take Over Cities During Self-Isolation

A surprising side effect of the lockdowns imposed during the global coronavirus pandemic is the sight of wild animals on deserted city streets.

They’ve Contained the Coronavirus. Here’s How

A global pandemic shines a light on how different nations respond to a crisis. Read about why some countries have had better results than others.

New U.S. Soccer President Disavows Legal Strategy vs. USWNT

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) has for decades won far more games and sold far more merchandise than their male counterparts. So why are they still paid less?

You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus

Many previously deadly diseases have been reined in by vaccines that we now take for granted. But the development of a vaccine can take a year or more.

After coronavirus subsides, we must pay teachers more

With the way we learn and work upended by social isolation rules, one writer argues that it’s time to change the way educators’ work is valued.

Coronaviruses Often Start in Animals — Here’s How Those Diseases Can Jump to Humans

Learn about the complicated path a virus must take to jump from animals to humans.

Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress and Fear

In the uncertainty surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, many people feel worried or anxious. Here are some tips for managing fear.

How South Korea Reined in the Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down

The United States and South Korea reported their first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the 2020 novel coronavirus, on the same day. Cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed. How did South Korea deal so effectively with this disaster?

This is why everyone is hoarding toilet paper

Grocery shopping during a pandemic is already a strange experience involving sanitizing carts and maintaining social distance. But why does it also include whole aisles of empty shelves where toilet paper should be?

Teen Journalist Shares His Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic

An eighth grader shares his experience with how the 2020 pandemic has affected his daily life and his career aspirations.

How the Pandemic Will End

Explore how the most likely scenarios surrounding the global outbreak of COVID-19 might play out.

Jade Hameister Responds to Internet Trolls by Making a Sandwich at the South Pole

It’s difficult enough to undertake a quest, but one teen recently accomplished a stunning goal while also using humor to shut down her critics.

Where would we be without George Washington?

George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.