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On Revolution's Anniversary, Egyptians Protesting 'Like Never Before'


 
 
  Yasser Alaa, a young photographer from Alexandria, Egypt, says the protests marking a year since the Egyptian revolution began are the largest he's seen. He photographed the action in Alexandria and shares his thoughts and his work.  
People turned out in numbers "like never before."
Young Photographer Documents Egypt's Revolution  
Eighteen-year-old Egyptian student and photographer Yasser Alaa has been documenting his country’s revolution from behind the lens of a camera.  
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A Year After Revolution Dawns, What Does the Arab Spring Mean to Young People?


 
 
  Youth from around the world answer the question "what does the Arab Spring mean to you?" and submit a photo that, to them, shows what the movement is all about.  
We are people - we are young women, little children, old men - and we are powerful. That's what the Arab Spring means to me; everyone is powerful. We are people and we will rise up.
Revolution Isn’t Easy: Egypt Struggles For Democracy  
Read about Egypt's post-revolution elections in this NewsHour Extra feature story.  
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Haitian Youth Remember Day that Changed Everything


 
 
  In 2010, a 7.0 earthquake ripped through the small Caribbean country of Haiti devasting the capital of Port-au-Prince and killing thousands. Writers with Le Flambeau Foundation share their perspectives on the catastrophic event that changed the lives of many.  

Now it's a new start. It's like replacing a damaged car with new parts. Reconstructing Haiti is in the process, and I know we're are making progress

Lesson Plan: The Future of Haiti  
Learn about the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January of 2010 and find out what is being done to shape the country's future.  
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Student Reporters Reflect on Covering 2012 Republican Caucuses in Iowa

 
 
  Shenandoah High School students share their experiences covering the Iowa caucuses for Student Reporting Labs.  
We enjoyed learning about people’s opinions firsthand instead of just listening to the media..
Romney Wins N.H. Primary, Makes History  
Learn how Mitt Romney made history by becoming the first non-incumbent Republican in modern times to win nominating contests in both Iowa and New Hampshire.  
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