Montgomery elected its first black mayor in 200 years. This is why it matters
Source: CNN
Residents of Montgomery, Alabama elected the first black mayor in 200 years. Read about why it’s so important.
Current Events
The oceans are taking a beating under climate change, U.N. report warns
Source: LA Times
Our planet’s oceans and ice face trouble due to climate change.
Why Yelp Emerged as a Site for Social Protest
Source: Eater
Looking for an outlet to be heard, people have increasingly gone to Yelp to offer satirical and straight-forward critiques of business owners who have made political statements.
Ending Gang Retaliation With Text Messages
Source: Voice of San Diego
Because most gang violence can be attributed to retaliation, the city of San Diego has implemented a program in which former gang members intervene with victims and persuade them not to seek revenge.
Teen Climber Survives Deadly Everest Avalanche
Source: CNN
Matt Moniz was named “Adventurer of the Year” in 2010 by National Geographic when he was just 12! At 17 years old he realized his dream to climb Mount Everest but was also caught up in a deadly avalanche.
Out of Eden Walk
Source: National Geographic
Paul Salopek is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is retracing our ancestors’ migration out of Africa on foot. This epic journey began in Ethiopia in 2013 and will end this year at the tip of South America. Explore the walk and some of the latest stories from the journey.
Why being a foodie isn’t ‘elitist’
Source: The Washington Post
In this opinion piece, Eric Schlosser, the author of Fast Food Nation, outlines why sustainable farming is the opposite of elitist.
Can Museums and Other Institutions Keep up With Digital Culture?
Source: Smithsonian
In a rapidly-changing digital world, traditional cultural institutions like symphonies and museums are struggling to remain relevant. Find out how some are trying to keep up.
Here’s What Teens Think It Takes To Work In Tech
Source: ReadWrite
For teens thinking about forging their own career paths, the technology sector can be both alluring and intimidating. At a recent conference in California, tech professionals and teens met to discuss some of the truths and misconceptions surrounding today’s tech careers.
New Voting Restrictions in America
Source: The Brennan Center for Justice
Explore the maps and links on this page to see how fair access to the ballot box is across the United States.