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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.