Paid Sick Leave Law Passes in NYC
New York City’s newly passed paid sick leave law, which went into effect April 1, 2014, will make sure working people will get paid when they’re sick and can’t go to work.
Month: July 2014
50th Anniversary Of Freedom Schools
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom schools. Freedom schools were started in African American communities to teach students who didn’t get the same education as white students.
World Cup Workers’ Rights in Brazil
From June 12 to July 13, 2014, Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, organized by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). The rush to be ready for international crowds has placed construction workers under stress and sometimes put them in unsafe situations.
The GMO Debate
Genetic engineering is a process where the DNA in foods is altered. While it has many benefits, the potential drawbacks have scared some consumers.
The Arctic Polar Ice Cap is Melting More Quickly Than Expected
Since 1979, global warming has increased, according to scientists. As a result, the Arctic will be a very different place by the end of this century, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Art as a Tool for Creative Resistance
Throughout history, people living in very oppressed circumstances have protested against them through creative acts.
