In the headlines

A collection of articles that examines the lives and influence of America's billionaires and how they used their wealth to sway American politics and advance personal causes, charitable and otherwise.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the role of the police in the United States, focusing on issues of racial profiling, police misconduct, and brutality.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the legal battles, the historical context, and the personal stories, and various perspectives and conflicts surrounding the issue of assisted suicide.

Due to their affordability, versatility, and relatively easy production, plastics are used in a variety of products of all different scales, from household goods to computers to airplanes. Advancements in chemical technology following World War I catalyzed innovations in the industry, with mass production beginning in the 1940s. Since the earliest days of production, environmentalists have questioned the sustainability of plastic, and voiced the potential risks of reliance on this synthetic material that has such a slow decomposition rate. Through the New York Times articles and media literacy terms and questions collected here, readers will explore the rise of plastics, the implications of the industry, and the environmental movement that arose in response, posing the question: is a plastic-free future possible?.

A collection of articles that examine the issue of adapting to climate change.

A collection of articles from the New York Times that examines the role of hunting in society, discussing the connection between hunting and a range of other issues, including wildlife conservation, indigenous rights, animal welfare, and gun violence.

"This collection features articles [from The New York Times] that address trends in consumer culture, explaining the psychology behind what we buy and the significance of consumer habits to the larger economy. It also tells the story of individuals who are beginning to fight back, seeking to disrupt the powerful cycle of consumer capitalism"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles that examines punishment within the American criminal justice system and the move toward restorative justice, which prioritizes community-led reconciliation between victim and offender.

"For decades, the American criminal justice system has followed a tough on crime model. That's starting to change, following increased criticism of prisons and policing. One model for reform has become especially prominent: restorative justice. Restorative justice prioritizes community-led reconciliation between victim and offender. Based on indigenous practices and motivated by inequities in our current system, restorative justice is premised on a radical redefinition of social harm. To understand this challenging topic, the articles in this book cover deep explorations of our current system, examples of restorative justice in practice, and an overview of the institutional barriers to change. Media literacy terms and questions are included, inviting readers to carefully consider how reporting of the topic has developed over time"--Amazon.com.

"Several years before the revelations around sexual harassment and misconduct in Hollywood sparked the #metoo movement, colleges and universities across America were reeling from a series of assaults that challenged the way sexual consent had been taught. The articles collected here detail the evolution of the debate, from individual cases that captured national attention to the implementation of California's Affirmative Consent law. Beyond highlighting the legal and administrative responses to these cases, this book also features stories of the consequences students have faced in their daily lives as they navigate the debate"--Provided by publisher.