Lead Story
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.
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Nation & World
The Great Penny Debate»
After 211 years of making one cent coins, the United States Mint is debating eliminating the penny.
Culture & Activism
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).
Science & the Environment
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.
Education
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.
Animals
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.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor (May/June 2013)»These are comments that readers have left on articles at IndyKids.org. You can leave your own comments on any of the articles on our site.
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