The Taliban Couldn’t Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
Source: NPR
Growing up in a dangerous region of Pakistan, Maria Toorpakai found a way to pursue her goals.
Current Events
Teenagers Emerge as a Force in Climate Protests Across Europe
Source: The New York Times
Concerned about their futures, young people in Europe have started skipping school to protest for more climate regulations.
Eight Current Dictators as of 2018
Source: The Borgen Project
This article suggests that today’s “dictator-led” countries, such as North Korea, are recognizable by their severe poverty and rampant human rights abuses.
From Activist to Author: How 12-Year-Old Marley Dias Is Changing the Face of Children’s Literature
Source: Forbes
This girl didn’t like what she was seeing—or not seeing—on bookshelves. She organized and spoke out to see more characters like her and other under-represented groups in books throughout the country.
Despite hurricanes, at-risk Houston students made gains
Source: AP News
After a devastating hurricane, the perseverance of students and teachers at one Texas school led it to succeed.
Robert Kraft teams with Jay-Z, Meek Mill in starting criminal justice reform organization
Source: USA Today
Read about an orgaization dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system, which it argues jails too many people.
Gandhi statue removed from African university over claims of racism
Source: Fox News
We often idealize great leaders, but even those who have far-reaching positive influence on the world aren’t perfect. Read to learn about a recent controversy surrounding Mohandas Gandhi in the African nation of Ghana.
How frigid polar vortex blasts are connected to global warming
Source: The Conversation
The weather extremes associated with our rapidly changing climate sometimes seem paradoxical. Here’s the explanation for how global warming can put some locations into a deep freeze.
High score, low pay: why the gig economy loves gamification
Source: The Guardian
How do rideshare companies attract drivers to work unpredictable hours for minimum wage? By turning work into a game.
Speech on Campus
Source: ACLU
In recent years, debate over what is considered free speech on college campus has increased. This Q&A from the American Civil Liberties Union answers what kind of speech is and is not protected by the U.S. Constitution.