Archives for the ‘Nation & World’ Category

Shelling out Environmental Justice in Nigeria

Sep 7th, 2011 • Category: Culture & Activism, Nation & World

Learn about how oil companies have affected the lives of the Ogoni people of Nigeria.



Defending Public Schools

Jun 17th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Teachers and students are coming together across the nation to protest budget cuts to public education.



Turkish People Demand Internet Freedom

Jun 17th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Thousands of people in Turkey are protesting government censorship of the Internet.



U.S. Military Kills bin Laden; War Goes On

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Many people celebrated the news of bin Laden’s death feeling that justice had been served. For others, the announcement raised a lot of questions.



Nature Gets Equal Rights

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

The Latin American country of Bolivia recently made world history by passing the first law that gives nature the same rights as humans.



Turmoil in Middle East and North Africa

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

An update on a few of the people’s rebellions taking place in the Middle East and North Africa.



Meet Gabriel from Vieques, Puerto Rico

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Find out about Gabriel, age 11, from the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.



Former Haitian President is Back

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to his country last March after seven years in exile.



Kids Take Part In Egypt’s Revolution

Mar 7th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

After 18 days of major daily protests, and plenty of police violence against demonstrators, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned on February 11. These Egyptian kids explain how they took part, and share their hopes for Egypt’s future.



Meet…Sari from The Philippines

Mar 7th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Sari, age 11, from the Philippines!