– Manuscript – Marcela Castro’s office in Chihuahua is more than 150 kilometers from the United States-Mexico border. But the distance does not prevent her from assisting women in the U.S. to go around the recent bans on abortion, a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. Castro and her coworkers work for Marea Verde Chihuahua. The organization of mostly volunteers has … [Read more...] about Mexican Activists Help US Women Get Abortion
In Vermont, Handmade Blankets Welcome Refugees, Immigrants
– Manuscript – An effort called the Welcome Blanket project aims to help refugees by giving them hand-made blankets. The project has grown over the years. Recently, Welcome Blanket showed at least 86 blankets at the Heritage Mill Museum in Winooski, Vermont. The blankets were made by people who sewed, crocheted and knitted them. The person who made the blanket then … [Read more...] about In Vermont, Handmade Blankets Welcome Refugees, Immigrants
Wealthy People Still Spend Money But Keep Low Profile
– Manuscript – With an ongoing war in Europe, high energy prices and food shortages, some wealthy people find themselves wanting to spend their money in ways that do not draw attention. Even in the current economic climate, many people who have a lot of money are still buying costly items such as fine wool clothing and leather bags. However, they are purchasing items … [Read more...] about Wealthy People Still Spend Money But Keep Low Profile
Never Live Something Down (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To live it up means to have a very good and exciting time. But the phrase to never live something down has a very different meaning. Never Live Something Down Speaker A: Anna, did you try the cake I made for George's birthday?Speaker B: A bite. One bite. Dan, it was kind of the talk of the party.Speaker A: Oh no. It was … [Read more...] about Never Live Something Down (Idioms)
How Long Will Conch Fishing Last in the Bahamas?
– Manuscript – Scientists, environmental activists, and government officials warn that the Bahamas’ conch population is decreasing because of overfishing. The conch is a kind of marine creature with a shell. It is important to Bahamians’ diet and economy. Tereha Davis's family has fished for conch around the Bahamas for five generations. Davis, who is 49 years old, … [Read more...] about How Long Will Conch Fishing Last in the Bahamas?
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