Author and professor Severine Autesserre argues that building peace starts with individual communities.
Tag Archives: Current Events
Why Uber has only ‘a handful’ of woman drivers in Saudi Arabia, while local rival Careem claims more than 2,000
Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women drivers in June 2018. Read how two large ride-sharing companies responded.
Classic protest film ‘The War at Home’ back in theaters
Inspired by current political protestors, documentary filmmaker Glenn Silber restored and redistributed his 1976 film about Vietnam War protests at the University of Wisconsin.
Extreme Events
Find out about the range of recent extreme weather events worldwide.
After Five Years of Living in Trees, a Protest Community Is Being Evicted
Environmental activitsts protesting the mining of Hambach Forest have clashed with the mining company for years and now face removal.
Editorial: Why Chicago violent crimes go unsolved
The Chiago Tribune editorial board argues that the first step to ending violence in Chicago neighborhoods is to start solving more cases.
The wind in my hair: one Iranian woman’s courageous struggle against being forced to wear the hijab
Activist Masih Alinejad has protested against wearing a hijab since she was a child. Click this link to learn about her online campaign to encourage Iranian women to resist the law that requires them to cover their hair in public.
Will Venezuela’s President Use the Mysterious Drone Attack to Seize More Power?
In August 2018, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro survived an assassination attempt carried out by explosive drones. Some experts believe the incident will allow him to tighten the already powerful grip he has on his country.
17 Tips to Steer Kids of All Ages Through the Political Season
You probably already know that elections are decisions with long-term consequences. But when you’re too young to vote, how can you work toward what you consider the right choices?
Revolutionary Moments in Law Enforcement
Robin Washington draws parallels between modern protests and pre-Revolutionary War civil disobedience. Is de-escalation the answer?
Teaching Gandhi’s Nonviolent Principles in a Violent Time
In this interview, a youth educator at the Gandhi Institute describes how her organization applies a philosophy of principled nonviolence to its work with conflict resolution in schools.
Are Dictators on the Way Out or the Way Up?
Have elections, uprisings, and political protests across the globe led to a decline in authoritarian goverments in recent years? This article takes a look at worldwide trends and examines what happens when dictators are removed from power.
El Sueno: An Americano Project
Tom Kiefer, a former Border Patrol janitor, collected items confiscated from people trying to cross the Mexico-United States border. Look through the photos in the article to see the personal belongings of those who embarked on this dangerous journey.
Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements
An NPR reporter talks to social science correspondent Shankar Vedantam about the difference between effectiveness and visibility in protest movements.
Why Hawaii’s Newest Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous
The eruption of Kilauea volcano has caused many Hawaiians to evacuate their homes. This article explains why experts are concerned about the slow-developing nature of this disaster and its potential to displace communities for an extended period of time.
Fortified but Still in Peril, New Orleans Braces for Its Future
In the years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has rebuilt and improved its system for protecting against flooding. Will the city’s defenses hold up in the event of another powerful storm?
There’s a war on books in prisons. It needs to end.
Can banning books help keep prisons safe? The author of this opinion piece believes there should be fewer restrictions on the books that prisoners are allowed to read.
Migrant Farm Workers: Our Nation’s Invisible Population
Next time you take a bite of a delicious avocado or orange, think about who picked it. This article provides some basic facts about the people who are the backbone of our agricultural system.
What Are Ag-Gag Laws and Why Are They Dangerous?
Whistleblowers have cause for alarm due to “ag-gag” laws that prohibit undercover videos of farm activity. While the videos have the potential to harm the agriculture industry, they can also expose illegal and immoral activities.
Special report: Truth, justice and reconciliation
How does a nation seek justice and peace after a terrible national conflict? Explore how seven countries have addressed their troubled histories.