Tag Archives: Current Events

Afghan women negotiating with the Taliban say they feel ‘heavy responsibility’

LISTEN: Afghan women fear what will happen to the rights they have fought for over the past two decades if the Taliban resumes power.

The Mask Barons of Etsy

While the coronavirus has led to complications for many workers, some Etsy sellers have made a fortune selling cloth masks to consumers. Read more about the hard work and luck that went into making millions off of a perfect storm of circumstances.

They were on a quest to visit every country. Then coronavirus happened.

People from all walks of life enjoy competitive travel. Unfortunately, the global spread of coronavirus has disrupted many people’s travel plans. Read more about the world of competitive travel and the uncertainty many travelers are facing.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and work propelled women’s equality front and center

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg impacted millions of people who have benefitted from her work for equality. Read about her life and monumental successes.

Why Junteenth is a celebration of hope

Learn about why the people of today are still fighting for the Juneteenth holiday and how it connects to the Civil Rights movement of our past.

Fighting for Social Justice Sparks Ratings Surge for WNBA

Standing up for justice isn’t just good for equality; it’s also good for business.

‘Life may change for us all’: How we respond to the coronavirus crisis will be defining, historians say

Could the coronavirus crisis compel a divided America to become more unified? According to this article, we’re living in “a national defining moment.”

How the news changes the way we think and behave

This article presents the findings of recent research that suggests the news can make us see the world in a negative light, which has a harmful impact on our mental and physical health.

‘Out damned spot’: the Lady Macbeth hand-washing scene that became a Coronavirus meme

How can you tell the works of Shakespeare are timeless? They have a way of showing up in the popular culture of every era, sometimes in surprising ways.

How to Protect Civil Liberties in a Pandemic

COVID-19 has stripped us of some of our basic freedoms, forcing us to stay in our homes, wear masks, and observe social distancing guidelines. Now some people are worried about how government policies crafted in response to the crisis could restrict civil liberties.

High school students are demanding schools teach more Black history, include more Black authors

Students across the country are making their voices heard: they want more diversity and thoughtful planning around anti-racism in their schools.

Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree

Think ninjas are just made-up characters who only live in stories? Think again! Genichi Mitsuhashi is the first students to graduate from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.

This Shook Lebanon Like Nothing Before

The recent explosion in Beirut is just another disaster the Lebanese people are having to deal with this year. Watch the videos to learn more.

‘I Was a Little Scared’: Inside America’s Reopening Schools

Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.

Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19

Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19.