Tag Archives: Current Events

What Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Connections To Slavery Reveal About The Need For Reparations Today

This opinion from a university scholar reveals that more carefullyexamining Alexander Hamilton’s life, views, and career might challenge how people think about reparations for slavery.

Has the pandemic shifted traditional gender roles in childcare?

Although the current pandemic has disrupted the way parents work, childcare duties still often fell to women.

No, Shakespeare isn’t being ‘canceled,’ says this teacher accused of doing it

In this piece, a high school teacher explains her approach to teaching Shakespeare and rejects claims that she is taking part in “cancel culture.”

The pandemic has shown the flaws of American individualism

Many Americans firmly believe that individuals should be independent and self-reliant. But the author of this commentary argues that too much individualism can lead to tyranny rather than freedom.

Coming wave of video games could build empathy on racism, environment and aftermath of war

New gaming projects seek to help people build sympathy for others by allowing them to take on the role of someone else.

Suez Canal reopens after giant stranded ship is freed

Watch the short video and skim the article and images to find out more about what it took to get a giant container unstuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal.

Are We Consuming Too Much Information?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the information on the internet? That “foggy” sensation in your brain after hours of pointing, clicking, tapping, and swiping has a name. It’s called information overload. Read this article to learn more about it.

Pastor Says Fight for Civil Rights Looks Different in 2021

In this article, Pastor Ron English reflects on the events of 2020 and considers what the struggle for freedom and equality will look like in the months and years ahead.

Mardi Gras

What exactly is Mardis Gras, and where is it celebrated? Its long-standing history embedded in different places throughout the world may surprise you!

What to do if you’re in the middle of a power outage

This year’s winter season has been particularly brutal for many Americans. Watch the short video and read the article that follows about best practices for surviving the cold.

Farmers across India have been protesting for months. Here’s why:

The Indian government is proposing reforms to modernize the country’s agricultural industry. Indian farmers continue to protest these changes. Watch the video and skim the article that follows to learn more.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sends Sneak Peek of Mars Landing

Read about NASA Perseverance’s mission to Mars. Then, explore the images at the end of the article.

8 Leaders Who Carry On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

This article highlights some of today’s leaders in the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.

Healing the political divide

This article examines the reasons for the current level of political division in the United States and considers how we might go about trying to improve the situation.

Dogs ease pandemic isolation for nursing home residents

Most nursing homes haven’t been admitting visitors during the pandemic. Dogs have become a welcomed distraction to lift elderly peoples’ spirits while they remain isolated.

Five ways artificial intelligence can help space exploration

Skim through the article to find out how new developments in artificial intelligence can help us venture further into space.

Top 20 Citizen Science Projects of 2020

What is citizen science? How can you advance scientific research while exploring your backyard or city? Read on to learn the answer to these questions and more.

To Make Native Votes Count, Janine Windy Boy Sued the Government

In 1983, Native American activist Janine Windy Boy sued the government to protect the voting rights of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne people in Montana. Read the intriguing story of this effort to fight voter suppression.