Germany’s leap of faith in migrant crisis
Source: The Boston Globe
With migrants from Syria and other troubled locales flooding into Europe comes an opportunity for one nation to change its image.
Current Events
Target to move away from gender-based signs
Source: CNN
Responding to criticism that gender-based signs are unnecessary, Target stores will start to remove them in toy and bedding departments.
World Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters Without Borders
Freedom of the press is an essential liberty guaranteed in the U.S. by the First Amendment. Use this interactive map to find out how other countries rate.
Teen Entrepreneurs – 11 Important Business Lessons from Teenage Entrepreneurs
Source: Brad Aronson's Blog
From a student who made bio-fuel and used it to drive a teacher’s car to another who developed a wind-powered cell phone charger, get 11 valuable lessons direct from teenage entrepreneurs who participated in Schoolyard Ventures. This Philadelphia-based organization helps high school students become entrepreneurs.
Risks and Challenges
Source: Mars One
Can you imagine the phenomenal planning, testing, and effort it would take to establish a human settlement on Mars? Mars One gives a brief idea of the risks and challenges involved. The FAQ page answers questions about the potential psychological and physical effects of the mission on astronauts.
How a bunch of government space geeks at NASA won the internet
Source: Quartz
Read how NASA has successfully built a social media campaign and reignited interest in space programs.
Hong Kong’s ‘Umbrella’ protest: One year on, what has changed?
Source: CNN
In the fall of 2014, thousands of protesters took part in the Umbrella Revolution to fight for more democratic representation in Hong Kong. Now, the movement is biding its time and trying to figure out its next move.
Kenya’s running champions walk 800km to break ‘cycle of violence’
Source: The Guardian
In an effort to end raids in which pastoralists kill people and steal livestock, top Kenyan athletes plan to undertake a three-week walk for peace. Funds raised will go toward peace-building programs for youth.
On front porches, some still divided on Confederate flag
Source: The Post and Courier
This article from a Charleston, South Carolina, newspaper outlines conflicting views on the Confederate flag.
Barrett Brown Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Connection with Stratfor Hack
Source: Wired
Some consider Barrett Brown, a journalist and activist recently sentenced to five years in prison, a political prisoner. Read the article to decide for yourself.