‘Humans of the Water’: The untold stories of La. flood victims
Source: Shreveport Times
In recent years, the low-lying state of Louisiana has faced one disaster after another. See the human face of the 2016 flood.
Current Events
A dog has given birth to the first identical twin puppies
Source: BBC
Kurt de Cramer, a vet in South Africa was both astounded and excited to deliver the first known genetically identical twin puppies during a Caesarean section. Read about why twin animals are rare.
New ‘Selfie’ MicroSatellite Captures Images of Chinese Space Station
Source: Universe Today
In mid October two Chinese astronauts set off into Space to begin a 30-day stay at the Tiangong II space station. Keeping an eye on the condition of the station is a companion satellite with a 25 megapixel camera.
Reader View: The wilderness can handle bikes
Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
Brent Bonwell, an advocate of the mountain biking community, argues that allowing mountain bikes in wilderness areas will expand access to more people, a stated goal of the Wilderness Society, and help volunteers and rangers maintain trails.
The Lost History: Help Us Find the Declaration of Sentiments
Source: White House
In this White House blog post, U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith outlines the importance of the Declaration of Sentiments, which called for the equal rights of women, and asks for tips from the public to find the historic document.
A democracy deficit plagues the US and the European Union
Source: Aeon
Philosopher David V. Johnson argues that increasing the number of House representatives would strengthen the connection to constituents and improve favorability ratings.
The Native American Protests in North Dakota Are About More Than an Oil Pipeline
Source: Pacific Standard
Writer Jared Keller argues that the protests of Native Americans and environmentalists against an oil pipeline in North Dakota signify a shift from warnings about the future impact of climate change to more immediate and personal consequences.
Olympic refugee team greeted as heroes on return to Kenya camp
Source: CNN
One of the most inspiring stories of the 2016 Summer Olympics was that of the Refugee Olympic Team. Read about how five of these athletes were welcomed back to the refugee camp where they grew up and what the future holds for them.
A protest over education has turned into a movement in Mexico
Source: PRI
A routine rally turned deadly when police opened fire on a group gathered to protest an education reform bill in southern Mexico.
Artwork of Erie Canal from its 1825 opening found
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Read about a Vermont historian’s journey to inform others of the impact of the Erie Canal and to distribute the artwork of an Episcopalian minister who recorded what it looked like when first built. Be sure to click through the slideshow of images at the top.