Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13 The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2023
NPR News: How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia’s jungle after a plane crash
How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia’s jungle after a plane crash Led by their eldest sibling, who is 13, they managed to find food and shelter. All four, including a year-old baby, stayed safe until Colombian special forces and Indigenous guides rescued them. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Americans celebrate dads this weekend. Three tell us about being a father in 2023
Americans celebrate dads this weekend. Three tell us about being a father in 2023 Ahead of Father’s Day, NPR’s Morning Edition spoke with three dads about what it means to raise a family in the U.S. in 2023. Read more on NPR
NPR News: These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer. Read more on NPR
NPR News: At least 25 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school
At least 25 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school In a statement on Saturday, police said that the Allied Democratic Forces carried out the attack in the town of Mpondwe near the Congo border. The ADF opposes the rule of the Ugandan president. Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s June 17 2023 at 12:01AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new zero o’ clock
Another day! It’s June 17, 2023 at 12:01AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 17, 2023 from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Another day! It’s June 16 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6
Another day! It’s June 16, 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 17, 2023 from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Time for Isha at 10:14PM
Time for Isha at 10:14PM — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 17, 2023 from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past The wooden “sun masks,” which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro Read more on NPR
NPR News: A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal judge has blocked much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors The judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1. Read more on NPR