The History of Naturalization Requirements in the U.S.
Source: ThoughtCo
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen has undergone many changes over 200 years. This detailed timeline tells the story.
Current Events
A Protest Moment I’ll Never Forget
Source: The New York Times
In this article, ten reporters share their most memorable experiences from the nationwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.
Teens on a Year That Changed Everything
Source: The New York Times
Teenagers reflect on a year of pandemic precautions through their words and artistic representations.
How social media turns online arguments between teenagers into real-world violence
Source: The Chicago Sun-Times
What role does social media play in creating conflict in our society? This article explains how online disagreements can lead to violence in real life.
Why People Misperceive Crime Trends (Chicago Is Not the Murder Capital)
Source: The New York Times
Is the crime rate decreasing, or skyrocketing off the charts? In which cities is crime the worst? Click this link to learn about trends in Americans’ perceptions and misperceptions related to crime.
Tacoma teen speaks with Dr. Jill Biden on transgender, nonbinary rights
Source: K5 News
Stella Keating, the youngest transgender person to testify in front of the US Senate, spoke with Dr. Jill Biden about her advocacy surrounding transgender and non-binary youth.
The rice of the sea: how a tiny grain could change the way humanity eats
Source: The Guardian
Chef Ángel León is on a mission to change the way we see oceans. Read about his gastronomical innovations.
The Global Cost of Electronic Waste
Source: The Atlantic
E-waste, used and frequently discarded computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronics, is the fastest-growing municipal waste stream in the United States. Read this opinion piece about the causes and possible solutions to this mounting environmental threat.
Need to Dust Off Your Social Skills?
Source: The New York Times
This article provides some advice for re-learning the social skills we may have lost during the many isolating months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Zoom Dysmorphia’: How Video Conferencing Can Wreck Our Self-Image
Source: GBH
How does frequent video conferencing affect the way we see ourselves?