Current Politics

Mildred Jeter Loving and Richard Perry Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia, but the state refused to let them. The reason: Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home—until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country’s landmark legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the Supreme Court struck down all state laws prohibiting mixed marriage.

Steht auf für ein gleichberechtigtes Miteinander, versteckt niemals eure Identität, setzt euch dafür ein, dass niemand diskriminiert wird – hier kommen die Argumentationshilfen: von Pay Gap bis LGBTQI+. Die Autorinnen machen sich (und die Hörer:innen) stark für Gleichberechtigung von Männern und Frauen, von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund, von trans-, nicht binären und intergeschlechtlichen Menschen. Dass hier keine Unterschiede gemacht werden dürfen, sollte eigentlich selbstverständlich sein. Falls beim Diskutieren doch mal die Argumente fehlen, hier sind sie.

This audiobook presents an all-star collection of essays about activism and hope, edited by bestselling YA author Maureen Johnson. Now, more than ever, young people are motivated to make a difference in a world they're bound to inherit. They're ready to stand up and be heard - but with much to...

Drawing from on-the-ground experience and personal testimonials, two of the world’s leading advocates for religious freedom and human rights—one Jewish and one Christian—explain what’s happening to Christians across Africa, why it matters, and what must be done now. Although news of...

What can the massive protests that have roiled Hong Kong and the harsh repressive moves made against activists tell us about where this special metropolis is heading? And about how a resurgent China under strongman rule is challenging and reshaping the international order? Jeffrey Wasserstrom...

There's no action too small when it comes to creating better habits. For teens looking to boost their grades, make a new friend, or save money for something special, forming healthy habits is the key to success both right now and in the future. Mini Habits for Teens shows them how to build good habits that stick, with easy advice for practicing little, everyday changes that help them work toward their goals one step at a time.

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships.

Whether it’s mingling with people at parties, making friends, or negotiating conflicts, you’ll find out how to do them with self-assurance and poise.

Life skills form the foundation of the future you’ve always dreamed of and admired. While learning and developing these skills is a continuous process that never ends, most of it occurs during your teen years. This guide is designed to help equip teenagers with the tools they need to maximize their potential and enjoy fulfilling lives.

Do you go to school or college? Then, this audiobook is for you! Around 98 percent of people are in education, but no one has ever written a simple book to help them make the most of it, until now. This down-to-earth and funny audiobook is full of practical everyday tips to help you enjoy and succeed at school/college. Nothing complicated or boring - just the good stuff, based on years of research to help you to do well.

From Greek mythology to Adolf Hitler: Teacher and life coach H.S. Daniels shares valuable lessons for life using short stories. In this book, you will learn. The journey is the perfect gift for your soon-to-be or recent graduate!

The goal of The Flow Life Funnel is to lead you to doing more of what you love, so that you can grow in your spiritual purpose through activities that excite you. Wouldn’t it be awesome to evolve your soul through activities or work that brought you more joy? Life can teach us lessons in many ways, and we might as well be doing something we enjoy while we are evolving. But how do we find out what is the best match for our soul's purpose?

I wrote this book Beyond Expectations: How I Rose from Poverty to Achieve Success to empower and inspire young people to work hard, do well at school, achieve success, and enjoy their lives. Find something you like, work hard at it, and you, too, can create a life beyond expectations! My story is one of success because I found a formula that not only worked for me, but can work for almost everyone.

Why Do We Have to Go to School? is a 10,000 word fictional dialogue between a teenage boy and his father. A lively and fascinating debate evolves after the son asks, "Dad, why do we have to go to school?" The father discovers that this isn't such an easy question to answer, as the son turns out to be well-prepared, witty, and clever. Still, the father rises to the challenge, coming up with a series of good responses. Just why do we have to go to school in this day and age where information is right at our fingertips?

Muchos adolescentes se sienten tímidos e incómodos en situaciones sociales. Por eso, Habilidades interpersonales para adolescentes con ansiedad social está aquí para ayudar a los adolescentes que sufren de ansiedad social, enseñándoles a lidiar con ella y a empezar a disfrutar de la interacción con personas de todo tipo.

No matter where you are currently at in your life journey, Discover Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults is the perfect starting point for you. The world is a scary place at the best of times, not to mention in the current circumstances. What you hear on the news can make the future seem bleak and your prospects seem slim.

Do the names Elizabeth Freeman or Charlotte Forten Grimke ring any bells? Have you ever heard of Sarah Mapps Douglass or Maria Fearing? What about Sara Griffith Stanley, Lucy Craft Laney, and Maria Stewart? While these names may not be familiar to you, these women lived faithful and influential lives in a world that was filled with injustice. They worked to change laws, built schools, spoke to thousands, and shared the Gospel all around the world. And while history books may have forgotten them, their stories can teach us so much about how we can live today.

Frequent claims of foiled plots; tighter monitoring of suspects and stronger global terror laws. On the flip side, a new safe haven emerging for terrorists in Pakistan; stories of terror cells springing up throughout North Africa; numerous recruits from Europe's leading universities willing to sign up to the cause. Are Al Qaeda and its affiliates, responsible for the horrific attacks in New York, London and Madrid, finding it hard to be the force they once were, or should we be bracing ourselves for the next outrage?

From best-selling author Carl Vernon comes Anxiety Rebalance: All the Answers for Teens, a follow-up to the Amazon number one best seller Anxiety Rebalance. This groundbreaking book will give teenagers all the confidence, tools, and answers they need to overcome anxiety and deal with excessive stress and worry.

This isn't a survivalist handbook just teaching you how to keep your head above the water as you struggle through the unending challenges of life. Rather it's a “thrivalist” handbook geared for those who are looking for a better way of living. If you are ready for that New Age, Shifted, Paradigm that everyone is talking about, this is your handbook