Archives for the ‘Featured’ Category

“Now That’s All Gone…”: The Trayvon Martin Case

May 18th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Trayvon Martin was a normal 17-year-old boy in Sanford, Florida walking down the street with a hoodie, Skittles and and some iced tea. His murder by a neighborhood watchman has aroused outrage and calls for justice.



Opinion: Another View on Kony 2012

May 18th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Millions of people watched the video KONY 2012. Here is a look at some facts the movie left out.



Trees for Oil: Pipeline Grows from Canada to U.S.

May 18th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Thousands of environmental activists came together outside the White House to protest against the Keystone Pipeline in August and November of 2011.



Composting with Worms in Six Simple Steps

May 17th, 2012 • Category: Featured

You can compost with worms by following these six simple steps!



Making Love Legal

Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Six states and the District of Columbia have legalized gay marriage, which means that people of the same sex can get married.



Humpback Whale Harmonies

Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Just like people, humpback whales in different places have distinct cultures and music.



When Learning is a Crime

Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Featured

The Mexican American studies program in Tuscon, Arizona’s schools taught kindergarten through high school students about Latino culture and history. The program has been declared illegal.



Burgers Fit For Fido?

Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Why does the U.S.D.A. refuse to list ammonium hydroxide as an ingredient in our hamburgers if they claim it is safe?



Growing Poverty: Hard to Ignore at Home

Jan 11th, 2012 • Category: Featured

The United States is ranked the wealthiest nation in the world, yet almost half of all Americans are considered to be in poverty or low-income.



Occupy Wall Street: A Children’s Day of Action

Jan 11th, 2012 • Category: Featured

Since Occupy Wall Street protests started in September, protesters have been attacked and cleared out by police, who sometimes use violence. Kids in New York City held a Children’s Assembly to speak out against police bullying and attacks. Our Kid Reporters are on the scene.