Archives for the ‘Nation & World’ Category

U.S. Aid to Haiti vs. Iraq

Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

The United States spends more on the war in Iraq each day than the aid the U.S. government has given to Haiti.



On the Ground in Haiti: Hell and Hope

Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

Everywhere are sheet shelters. In parks, soccer fields, in the parking lot of the TV station, tens of thousands literally in the streets and on sidewalks…



Donations Pour in, Aid Slow to Reach Victims Through Main Airport Controlled by U.S. Military

Feb 12th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

The U.S. military has sent in 15,000 troops to Haiti, but many organizations and governments say they have hurt, not helped, delivery of aid to people in need.



When School Food Fights Lead to Jail

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

More police officers in schools means more kids now get expelled or arrested for behaviors that before would have meant a trip to the principal’s office.



Billions Awarded to Native Americans

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

The United States government has settled a 13 year-old legal case and agreed to pay $3.4 billion to Native Americans for cheating them when renting tribal lands.



Healthcare Bill Passes Senate

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

On Christmas Eve, the Senate passed a new healthcare reform bill that it says will help 30 million more people get health insurance.



Schools Shut Down

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Education, Nation & World

Big cities across the United States are announcing plans to close what they call “failed schools.”



Hunger Rising in the U.S.

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Nation & World

A recent survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that more people in the United States have trouble buying food.



Meet Jermaine from Guam

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Jermaine, age 8, and what life is like on Guam, an island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory of the United States.



A Chinese New Year Celebration

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Xin Nan (Nancy), 13, lives in New York City. She is originally from China and she wrote this essay about Chinese New Year in Chinese and in English.