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Tag Archives: Current Events
Critical Food and Farm Rules Have Been Rolled Back Amid Pandemic
Food safety regulations that were enacted after journalists raised the alarm over a century ago are becoming increasingly unlikely to protect today’s workers and consumers.
Without the Right to Protest, America Is Doomed to Fail
The author of this opinion piece wants to remind those who call for an end to Black Lives Matter protests that the right to protest is crucial to the health of American democracy.
Man shelters 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta in Mexico home
Ricardo Pimentel opened his home to about 300 dogs who, otherwise, may not have survived Hurricane Delta last month.
NASA Astronauts Vote From Space
Leaving for the International Space Station won’t stop NASA astronaut Kate Rubins from doing her civic duty. Read about how elections work in space.
‘Speak up!’ — ‘Sesame Street’ tackles racism in TV special
Sesame Street is teaching children to stand up against racism in some of their newest episodes.
Horror Fans Cope Better with the Pandemic, Study Finds
Horror movies may have prepared some people for the pandemic in a variety of ways. Read the article to learn more about the possible benefits of horror movies.
What Does The Future Look Like Post-Coronavirus – 9 Future Predictions
Bernard Marr, a futurist, offers his opinion on changes he expects to see in a post-COVID-19 world. Read the article to see if you agree with his insights.
Five Myths About the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service was established by the Constitution to provide links vital to democracy. Find out the facts that dispel some prevalent myths.
I’ve been fighting for freedom for years; now, I do it as an American citizen
Click on this link to read about an Egyptian political activist’s experience becoming an American citizen and his ongoing fight for democratic ideals.
Shakespeare Wrote His Best Works During a Plague
This article suggests that the shutdown of theaters due to the coronavirus could give dramatists the time and inspiration to write new plays.
Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat?
Panic buying? Hoarding toilet paper? This article explores the different ways people have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restoring Trust and Improving Police and Community Relations
How can relationships between law enforcement and communities begin to improve? Watch as author Dwayne Bryant offers his perspective.
Fighting Stigma with Ice Cream at Sikia Café
Café owners in Uganda encourage their customers to learn sign language to interact with their staff. Choose the Quick Read text option to get the basic story or the Deep Read text option for more details.
A Newly Digitized Logbook Documents Life and Death on a Slave Trading Ship
A slave ship’s logbook was recently found and sent to Georgetown University for preservation. Its record of enslaved lives lost during the ship’s voyage is both tragic and telling.
All the Records the 2020 Hurricane Season Has Broken So Far
Hurricanes, cyclones, and storms—oh, my! Read about all of the records being broken this hurricane season.
The Real Story of Hua Mulan Is More Impressive Than Any Disney Version
The recently released Mulan movie is actually based on an ancient ballad. Many debate whether this ballad is fact or fiction…
Online chess is thriving, a calming constant in a chaotic year
While COVID-19 continues to challenge us physically and emotionally, online chess is here to challenge us mentally. With limitations on what we can do in-person, more and more people are flocking to join the online chess community.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Fast Facts
Want to know more about the extraordinary Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Read through this list of fast facts revealing some of the important work she accomplished during her career.
No Trick Or Treat: Americans Get Creative To Celebrate Halloween Safely
What will Halloween look like this year with the looming threat of COVID-19? Parents fear for their children’s safety.