Power Makes People Happy
Source: Psychology Today
Researchers say that the human need for power is less a desire to control others and more a wish to be free from others’ control.
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How did the advent of television impact politics?
Source: How Stuff Works
In today’s media-saturated political climate, it’s hard to imagine a world in which in news about government policies, court cases, and elected officials was relegated to print news sources. Read this article to learn about some of the ways in which television has impacted American politics.
Extraordinary Artist Stephen Wiltshire Sees Cities Once, Draws Detailed Panoramas From Memory
Source: ABC News
Artist Stephen Wiltshire is know around the world for his detailed panoramas of cities drawn from memory. Read this article to find out how his autism may help him focus his brain to produce such extraordinarily detailed works. Then click on the link to view a slideshow of his drawings.
Selma to Montgomery March
Source: HISTORY
Watch a video on, and read about, the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.
Kayla Montgomery: Young runner’s brave battle with MS
Source: CNN
Champion runner Kayla Montgomery refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis halt her running career. Read about her here.
Bitter Sweets
Source: The New York Times
Bill Cheng writes about what it is like to be an A.B.C.: an American-Born Chinese. Read about his struggles to belong and feelings of being an outsider.
Cesar Chavez
Source: Biography
Labor organizer Cesar Chavez was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for working to improve working and living conditions for migrant farm workers. Learn how he found the courage to speak out, organize a farm workers’ union, and lead nonviolent marches and boycotts of California table grape growers.
Navajos share stories about their past, the world
Source: The Arizona Republic
In Phoenix, Arizona, a new program allows people to learn about Navajo traditions and stories. Children and their families hear traditional Navajo stories that help them learn more about their roots.
“We got you:” How four teen surfers rescued drowning swimmers from a rip current
Source: Washington Post
Four teen surfers rescue two swimmers fearing for their lives.
How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable
Source: TED
Journalist Ida B. Wells was as civil rights activist during the late 1800’s. Her tireless struggle for justice helped spark the movement for equal rights.