Click this link to learn more about a recent study that suggests Americans have become more willing to cooperate with strangers over the past several decades.
Tag Archives: Current Events
The librarian who defied the Taliban
Meet Wahida Amiri, a librarian and book-lover forced to flee her homeland after she spoke out against the Taliban and demanded equal rights for Afghan women.
Japan has always been refugee-averse. Then Ukraine happened.
Japan is taking huge strides to aid Ukrainian refugees, which could lead to policy changes in the future.
Social Change
Review this collection of TED talks on social change; covering topics like justice, freedom, and the collective good.
China to complete ‘Heavenly Palace’ and break world record for space launches in 2022
As China’s space program heats up, they aim to launch 60 missions in 2022 alone, breaking the world record of 55 missions set just last year.
A Battle between Voting Laws and Voting Rights
Click here to find out more about the Brennan Center for Justice and its efforts to defend systems of democracy in the United States by reporting on ongoing legislative efforts to restrict voting rights.
NASA chief: Moon mission is in preparation for Mars
Watch this short interview with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson about the Artemis program and NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon in 2025.
What America’s voting rights activists can learn from past movements for civil rights
The author of this opinion piece reminds his readers that throughout our nation’s history, the struggle for equity and equality has always faced resistance. He urges activists to be strong and resilient as they work to ensure voting rights for all Americans.
Attacks against Asian Americans are on the rise. Here’s what you can do
In recent months, there’s been an increase in violence against Asian Americans. One way you can help is by speaking out against violence and racism. Click this link to find out other ways to help.
Russian strike kills 96-year-old Holocaust survivor in Ukraine
Learn about the devastating loss of Borys Romanchenko: Holocaust survivor, grandfather, and dedicated member of the community.
Nestle pulls KitKat and Nesquik out of Russia
In an act of anti-war protest, Nestle removes candy products from Russian shelves.
Biden administration will extend immigration relief to Ukrainians in the US
Read about how new legislation impacts Ukrainian immigrants living in the US.
Searching for Common Ground in Angry Times
In this article, two authors explain how polarization in American society can be a major roadblock to productive, civil discussions about difficult issues.
Heard, Felt, but Barely Seen: How a Volcano Severed Tonga from the World
Read or skim the article for details about the eruption and its fallout.
The Backstory: Civil rights lessons. Why we need to learn about 1961 to better understand 2021.
In the last 60 years, how much progress has been made in the Civil Rights movement? This article explains how events in 1961 are connected to the struggle for equality that continues in America today.
Six Native Artists and Their Works Receive Major Recognition
Native American artwork will be showcased at the Smithsonian in a way unlike ever before. Read about the amazing artists behind these extraordinary works.
Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
What We Learned from 5 Million Books
Face it: we’re so overloaded with information that none of us can digest much of it. However, in this TED talk, Jean-Baptiste Michel and Erez Lieberman Aiden present ideas about what we can do—with the five million books and 500 billion words available online today. What do they reveal about who we were, are, and are becoming? Watch the video; then navigate to the site recommended by the speakers. Discover for yourself what five million books have to say!
Ready
Explore this site to find out how to prepare for all kinds of disasters, from drought to winter storms.
Google Self-Driving Car Project
A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?