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)»

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