Day after encampment sweep, refugees return to central Paris
Thirty-four hours after police evacuated a migrant encampment in central Paris, refugees were slowly trickling back to the rough street community that was their home.
#MyGlobalStory: Denna Changizi
Denna Changizi, a student at Davis Senior High School in Davis, Calif., tells her six-word story about her family's journey from Iran to Italy and the U.S.
Make the connection: Get ready for GSS Chats
During #GSSChats, we will be discussing our "big story" theme for this year, global migration, including issues such as refugee youth, immigration, human trafficking and technology across borders. We'll also talk about trends in journalism, high school-to-college life and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
San Francisco celebrates Pride amid tightened security
The 46th annual San Francisco Pride Parade for Racial and Economic Justice took over City Hall, the Asian Art Museum and UN Plaza on June 25, the start of the annual Gay Pride weekend celebrating the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Opinion: K-pop reality show “Produce 101” should not “determine the fate of girls”
“Your one vote determines the fate of girls!” That’s the tagline for the new Korean music idol survival program called “Produce 101,” broadcast on the Mnet cable channel.
Former President Bill Clinton takes on Trump, protesters at Richmond rally
By Kellen Browning GSS Correspondent RICHMOND, California — Former President Bill Clinton stumped for wife and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Monday, finishing his pitch just minutes before the Associated Press announced that Mrs. Clinton has become the first…
California students gather for Muslim Day at Capitol
By Meghan Bobrowsky GSS Correspondent SACRAMENTO — More than 600 students, activists and politicians gathered at the California state Capitol Building in Sacramento on Monday to talk about a worrisome increase in Islamophobia and lobby for legislation supporting Muslims nationwide. The…
Northwest High School supports #IStandWithMuslims
Students and teachers at Northwest High School of Germantown, MD contributed photos for Global Student Square’s interfaith social media campaign called #IStandWithMuslims.
Lost at sea: Latest count of refugees missing or feared dead crossing the Mediterranean
By Léa Moukanas GSS Correspondent PARIS — Bodies on a beach, frantic faces in a crowd, tired eyes of travelers who hope for an end to their journeys but may get none. Children and their families who are migrating from…
OPINION: Brussels, Paris not the only victims of ISIS violence — #PrayForTheWorld
By Ana Madero GSS Correspondent PARIS — As the sun sets here, the Eiffel Tower, instead of shining its usual yellow, reflects the black, yellow and red of the Belgian flag. No stranger to tragedy, Paris will no doubt serve as…