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The War Is Over, the Worrying Begins
Two decades after invading Afghanistan, the U.S. has withdrawn and the Taliban have regained power. Many Afghans now fear what lies ahead.
Media Literacy
The Sneaky Truth About Memes
Those attention-grabbing images and videos you’re so quick to share may be more powerful than you realize. Here’s what you need to know before you pass them on.
National
How Washington Works, Part 2
More of the basics to help you understand what’s unfolding in the nation’s capital, from Michael Wines, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.
Pick Up Where You Left Off
Civics
When Are You Really an Adult?
Turning 18 means you become an adult. But your rights may vary, depending on where you live.
Life and Culture
The Remarkable Journey of an Ironman
Chris Nikic, an athlete with Down Syndrome, offers a lesson in perseverance and hope.
Civics
The Limits of Student Speech
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether schools can punish students for what they say off campus.
Environment
The Truth About Recycling
What really happens to all the plastic Americans toss into blue bins?
government
Battle at Boot Camp
For the Marine Corps, which has been slow to move toward gender integration, keeping men and women in separate platoons during training is its last stand.
Life and Culture
Are Pro Athletes Overpaid?
Two experts weigh in on the issue.
Life and Culture
Is Video Gaming a Sport?
Two experts weigh in on the issue.
Science and Tech
Q&A Corner: America’s Top Young Scientist
A Texas teen discovered a molecule that can stop Covid-19 from infecting human cells.
Science and Tech
Clones to the Rescue?
Scientists are working to save endangered species through cloning.
Life and Culture
Feeding the Community
A Texas grocery store run by high school students offers free goods to those in need.
Economics
Q&A Corner: Money Talks
High schooler Whitman Ochiai started a podcast to help educate fellow teens about finance.
Economics
The Dilemma: An Expensive Celebration
Should you be expected to help foot the bill for a friend’s expensive birthday outing?
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Media Literacy
Fact-Checking the News
“Fake news” has been around since at least the 19th century. Learn how to spot it!
Science and Tech
Animals: Property or Persons?
A detailed look at the issues informing the debate
Civics
Free Speech—and Its Limits
What the First Amendment does and does not allow
Media Literacy
I Co-Founded Facebook
A co-founder of Facebook advocates for government intervention to break up the company.
Life and Culture
Teen Junk Food Experiment
A U.K. nonprofit conducted an experiment that proves that fast-food marketing to young people is widespread and successful.