Social Justice
Read about the newest efforts to overthrow systemic inequalities and address injustices in terms of wealth, opportunities, and privileges to make the world a better place.
Breaking barriers: Mexican students by border gain affordable access to California colleges
California Governor Gavin Newsom approved legislation allowing low-income Mexican students living near the US border to attend some California community institutions at in-state tuition rates. This historic legislation is a beacon of hope for youngsters in California's south. Students who are Read More...
Judge overturns Galveston’s discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory
A federal judge issued a stinging reprimand to the Republican commissioners of Galveston County, Texas in a landmark case. The decision, which Judge Jeffrey Brown described as a "stark and jarring" violation of the Voting Rights Act, is a watershed moment in the fight for fair representation. In Read More...
Unesco and Interpol launch a revolutionary virtual museum of stolen cultural artifacts
Unesco, the United Nations' cultural authority, collaborated with Interpol to build the world's first virtual museum dedicated to the issue of stolen cultural objects and the need to safeguard cultural heritage. The effort, which is set to launch in 2025, intends to raise public awareness about the Read More...
Breaking the silence: empowering menopausal women in the workplace
Addressing menopause in the workplace is long overdue in today's fast-changing work scene, where many are extending their careers into their 60s. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 41 million women over the age of 40 are in the labor force, accounting for 26 percent of the workforce Read More...
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, an outspoken campaigner for women's and human rights in Iran, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023. Her dedication to democracy, freedom, and equality garnered international acclaim and support. A voice from behind bars Despite serving numerous sentences totaling about 12 Read More...
A historic bill passes: One-third of Indian Parliament seats to be reserved for women
The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, passed a revolutionary bill that guaranteed one-third of seats in both the parliament and state assemblies to women. This historic decision comes after years of debate and criticism, and it represents a big step forward in Indian politics toward Read More...
How swimmable cities could change the face of urban cooling
DECEMBER 21ST, 2023 UPDATE: This solution is a Reader’s Choice selection of 2023! Thank you for nominating the solutions that left you feeling optimistic this year. Swimming in floating pools in the Hudson and East Rivers was formerly a popular way for New Yorkers to escape the oppressive Read More...
Meet Susan Murabana, the astronomer bringing the cosmos to Kenyan youth
A celestial display unfolds beneath the velvety African night sky, amidst the peace of Kenya's isolated Samburu county. It’s 1:30 AM in mid-August, and 50 enthralled individuals lie on the dry riverbed, their eyes turned heavenwards, entranced by the stars. The Milky Way arcs gracefully across Read More...
A youth-led environmental victory creates a paradigm shift in Montana's legal landscape
A group of youth environmental activists scored a landmark legal victory in Montana, marking a critical step forward in the ongoing battle against climate change. This judicial win has sparked debate on constitutional rights, environmental responsibility, and the possibility of legal routes to Read More...
Empowering women in the electrical industry— A labor and wage gap solution
The demand for trained electricians has reached critical levels as the United States strives to shift away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable energy alternatives. Unfortunately, the electrical industry is still mainly male, with women accounting for a mere two percent of all electricians. Read More...