Youth ‘warriors’ tackle noxious plastic pollution
Plastic pollution hurts humans, animals and the environment. Students from around the world gathered recently to share tactics in tackling…
My fateful decision to forgo learning Spanish
Spanish is the language of my roots and family. But when given the chance to learn it, I followed my…
Will COVID-19 worsen inequality in New York City?
Many wealthy New York City residents can ride out the coronavirus crisis in second homes. But needier citizens face a…
I was an in vitro baby. IVF is disputed — but widespread.
I was conceived through in vitro fertilization. My year in Spain has given me a chance to see both sides…
Police clampdown on protests fans tensions in Chile
Protesters upset over economic inequalities have thrown free-market darling Chile into disarray, prompting a crackdown decried by human rights advocates.
Climate change is already damaging our health
From increased stress to more ticks, global warming is harming human health around the world in insidious ways. Africans are…
How can schools best teach about climate change?
Global warming and its consequences can provoke anxiety in young people. Educators need to be trained on how best to…
Listen: Free speech against media censorship
Censorship in China allows the government to control the media narratives. How can democracies protect free speech and sort fact…
What my garden says about the American dream
My father used to tend our garden. Then he was taken from us — changing what I understood about America's…
Depression stole me. So I fought back — with help
At age 15, I was no longer me. Learning about depression taught me about myself, my support group and growing…