Anti-Street Harassment Demonstration in New York City
On April 13, 2013, people gathered in Washington Square Park in New York City for International Anti-Street Harassment Week (April 7-13).
Month: May 2013
The Great Penny Debate
After 211 years of making one cent coins, the United States Mint is debating eliminating the penny.
Asthma: It Can Take Your Breath Away!
About 20 million people in the United States have had an asthma attack, and children are the biggest risk for developing this disease.
Meet Zach Wahls, Founder of Scouts for Equality
Zach Wahls is the founder of Scouts for Equality, an organization that has been fighting since June 2012 to end the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on gay scouts and leaders.
Elephant Poaching on the Rise in Africa
In 2011 alone approximately 17,000 elephants were killed in Africa for their ivory tusks. Poachers ship ivory to Asia and other markets where they are sold illegally.
The Rise of High-Stakes Standardized Testing
In April each year, one phrase floats around in all the classrooms that almost every student fears: standardized tests. But where did these standardized tests all come from, and how did they become what they are now?
Scouts Shout Out
In May, at their National Annual Meeting, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will make a decision about whether or not to overturn their ban on openly gay scouts and leaders.
Stop-and-Frisk Goes to Court
The New York City Police Department is being criticized for a controversial policy called stop-and-frisk.
Meet Bobby from Ireland
Find out what Bobby wants to be when he grows up, and learn about the history of Ireland.
10-Year Anniversary of the Iraq War
March 2013 marks 10 years of America’s war in Iraq.
