Forced marriages and honor killings in developed nations
It is not a secret that young girls are married off to unknown, older men in a number of countries.
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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Straight A student denied diploma
In May, 2012, Prague High School in Oklahoma conducted its graduation ceremonies for the senior class. The class valedictorian was
Hooligans sent to prison for “punk prayer”
Yes, believe it or not, being a “hooligan” in Russia is illegal. This is the equivalent in the U.S. of disorderly
8-year-old takes stand against child slavery & human trafficking
This is Vivienne Harr’s story as told by the 8-year-old herself. i was on a trip to sonoma, california with my
Bully sent to prison for three years
Dax Catalano was a 16-year-old high school junior in Maine when his life changed in 2011. He started dating a new
Is lying about military medals or service a crime?
In 2005, Congress passed and the President signed the Stolen Valor Act of 2005* into law. The Act prohibits the unauthorized wearing, manufacture or
Student fights Twitter bullying and “made kindness go viral”
A senior at Osseo High School in Minnesota has turned Twitter bullying into a positive in support of his friends.
Teen wins Google 2012 science competition
In July, 2012, the winners of Google’s Second Science Fair were announced. Screened from over 5,000 teenagers from over 100
Student article on gay adoption causes stir
Brandon Wegner is a 15 year-old student at Shawano Community High School in Wisconsin. The school’s journalism classes produce The
How to register to vote
Updated Aug. 2016: With the use of the Internet, there is no excuse not to register to vote. It’s a simple