Archives for the ‘Featured’ Category

Arizona Law Sparks New Fight for Immigrant Rights

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Thousands of people across the United States are protesting a new immigration law in Arizona. The law forces police officers to stop anyone who they think might be an undocumented immigrant.



Oil Spill Out of Control in Gulf of Mexico

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Over 200,000 gallons of oil a day were flowing into the Gulf of Mexico as of early May 2010 following an explosion at an oil well and rig off the coast of Louisiana.



Who Goes to Summer Camp?

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Books and movies might make it seem like most kids go to summer camp, but that isn’t true, especially in the western part of the country.



Judge That Book! Smart Summer Reading

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Every person, newspaper, TV show and even every storybook has a message, whether we realize it or not. Here are some questions to keep in mind as we read, and some suggestions for fun summer reading.



Healthcare Reform Becomes Law

Apr 29th, 2010 • Category: Featured

In March 2010 President Obama signed the Healthcare Reform bill into law. But, the law that passed is different from the President’s original proposal.



My Thoughts on the Armenian Genocide

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: Featured

13-year-old Christapor Megherian reflects on the Armenian Genocide that began in April, 1915. “Many of my family members were killed or kidnapped by the Ottoman Turkish army.”



Tax Day

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Each year on April 15, millions of United States residents file their taxes. Who’s really paying the most?



When Whales Are in Danger

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Even though whale hunting was banned in 1986, whales are still being killed today. Learn about what environmental activists are doing to help stop the killing.



Spotlight on the War in Afghanistan

Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Featured

Update on the war in Afghanistan. A report uncovers 700 military bases in Afghanistan. The United States launches one of the largest military attacks yet in the war in Afghanistan.



Struggling to Survive in Haiti

Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Featured

As rains roll in, the people of Haiti are still struggling to find shelter, water and food. Read about Haiti’s kids and about how other countries have helped make Haiti so poor.