The internet has had a huge role in creating society and culture today. While it can be used for negative means, there are infinite ways in which it can and does transform the world for the better. For instance, here at Youth are Awesome, we bloggers are empowered and connected: this website is a a…
Sweden’s general election finished on Sunday with the center-right Sweden Democrats taking the house advantage with 20 seats. Some Swedes have seen this as a turning point in the political climate of Sweden for the Sweden Democrats are known for their tough stance in immigration and social welfare. They believe that multiculturalism in Sweden has…
On Tuesday, the Senate of France passed legislature banning the full burqa veil to be worn in public by a tremendous majority of 246 to 1 in favor of the bill. All it needs is French president Sarkozy’s signature. “Liberté, égalité, fraternité.” Those were the words on the Declaration of the Rights of Man coming…
On June 2nd, 2010, the enormous crater appeared in the Central American country’s capital, Guatemala City, as it was being ravaged by torrential rain and mudslides during Tropical Storm Agatha. After reading this article by Daniel LeClair, I learned that Agatha, the first named storm of the 2010 Pacific season, slammed into Guatemala and neighbouring El…