How to be a better tourist? Look to the Galápagos

How to be a better tourist? Look to the Galápagos

By Jenny Howard Tourism accounts for eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions and Jenny Howard says we can do more to limit our carbon footprint. Flying on an airplane always gives me a rush, especially when the plane is heading toward the Galápagos. Without fail,...
Why is Aung San Suu Kyi jailing journalists?

Why is Aung San Suu Kyi jailing journalists?

By Andrew Fagan As Myanmar sends journalists to jail, the pressure is mounting on Aung San Suu Kyi. The government of Myanmar and its de facto head, Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, are facing renewed international condemnation after two Reuters journalists, Wa...
Why are North American prisoners on strike?

Why are North American prisoners on strike?

By Calvin Schermerhorn Calvin Schermerhorn argues the North American prisoner strike exposes an age old American reliance on forced labor. Prisoners in 17 states and several Canadian provinces are on strike in protest of prison labor conditions. Their demonstrations...