Deep in waters rarely seen by humans, these “gentle goliaths” are back from near-extinction. By Lauren Christensen – NY Times – … More
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Welcome to Let Kids Be Kids advocacy blog. Our goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"
The Long and Uncertain Journey of the Babyn Yar Memorial
Considering the news worldwide, I thought it a good idea to focus on one Kyiv monument shelled by the Russians … More
A brief history of Rosh Hashanah, the kickoff to the Jewish New Year
Celebrated with trumpet blasts, prayers, and symbolic foods, this holiday marks the start of the Jewish high holy days. Food, … More
Elton John at the White House
This miracle plant was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago—or was it?
Silphion cured diseases and made food tasty, but Emperor Nero allegedly consumed the last stalk. Now, a Turkish researcher thinks … More
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
Adapted from “What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions,” published by Riverhead Books, a member of … More
Agent Rose – Andrée Peel
Andrée Peel, the World War II heroine known as “Agent Rose,” was born in 1905. The most highly decorated woman … More
A Dream? Reality? Is there a difference?
Last night I had one of those great dreams.A dream that brought an old friend into my dream time.A lady … More
The Couple Who Sat With Lincoln on the Night of His Assassination
BY STACY CONRADT It’s been 157 years since assassin John Wilkes Booth crept into the Presidential Box at Ford’s Theater … More
What are animals thinking? They feel empathy, grieve, seek joy just like us.
Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex … More
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