How Europeans Brought Sickness to the New World
WEBJun 12, 2015 · The article explores how European explorers and colonists introduced deadly diseases to the Americas, causing massive population decline and social disruption among indigenous peoples. It also examines how contact with outsiders has affected isolated tribes in the Amazon and other regions.
Karoshi: A Deep Look Into Japan’s Unforgiving Working Culture
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Karoshi is a term for death from overwork, often caused by stress, heart attacks, or suicide. Learn about the cases, causes, and challenges of karoshi in Japan, and how it affects women and men differently.
What You Should Know About Book Bans: Frequently Asked …
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Learn about the difference between book challenges and book bans, the history and impact of book censorship, and the legislation affecting book access in schools and libraries across the country. Find out which states and books are most affected by book bans and how to advocate for literary freedom.
Land and Life: Indigenous Filipinos’ Ancestral Domain Rights
WEBApr 1, 2022 · The web page reports on the challenges and threats faced by Indigenous Filipinos who fight for their ancestral land rights against logging, mining, and land grabbing corporations. It features the stories of Maria, a Matigsalug activist, and Timuay Cio, a Lambangian leader, who share their experiences and perspectives on the issue.
No Bars, No Chains, No Locks: How Finland Is Reimagining …
WEBNov 16, 2021 · Finland has one of the lowest prison populations and one-third of its prisons operate as open, allowing inmates to leave for work or school. Learn how Finland reimagines imprisonment with rehabilitation, research and low crime rates.
The Legacy of India’s Quest to Sterilize Millions of Men
WEBOct 1, 2018 · How Western attitudes and imperialist ideas shaped India's coercive sterilization campaigns for men and women. Learn about the history, impact, and legacy of the 1976 Emergency and the current population control policies.
Major Findings of Investigation Into Alleged Sex Abuse at Boys …
WEBNov 8, 2023 · A Des Moines Register investigation found that Boys Town, a renowned youth charity, spent millions on fundraising and hid accusations of sexual abuse at its Nebraska campus. The investigation also revealed that Boys Town served fewer youth than in earlier decades and faced a leadership change.
Manila’s Informal Settlers Face Relocation in Exchange for Clean Bay
WEBOct 2, 2019 · More than 200,000 families living along waterways in Manila are facing relocation to restore the polluted bay. Some residents worry about their impending displacement, citing a lack of jobs and livelihood in resettlement sites.
'Children Are Different:' Sentencing Juveniles as Adults
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Learn how juveniles are tried and sentenced as adults in the U.S. criminal justice system, and how recent legislation and judicial decisions have changed the standards and protections for juveniles. Explore the factors that distinguish juveniles from adults, the racial and geographical disparities, and the Supreme Court cases that limited the harshest sentences.
Sinking Land and Rising Seas Threaten Manila Bay’s Coastal …
WEBNov 18, 2022 · The Pulitzer Center reports on how groundwater pumping and mangrove loss are making the Philippines more vulnerable to sea level rise and storm surges. See photos and stories of the affected islands and communities in Bulacan and …