Lucy Martirosyan

June 14, 2019

The United States Board on Geographic Names will officially list the capital of Ukraine as Kyiv, not Kiev. It's the result of years of advocacy by the Ukrainian government to popularize the Ukrainian spelling. But why does it matter?

Global Politics

Trump-Kim summit gave ‘master manipulator’ a global platform, says defector

PRI's The World

June 13, 2019

Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of US President Donald Trump's summit with North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore. Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector who escaped with her mother at 13 years old, shares her insights on the current state of North Korea and the impact of Trump's summit with Kim.

Despite death threats, this trans woman is fighting for LGBTQ rights in Armenia

PRI's The World

May 24, 2019

Lilit Martirosyan made LGBTQ history last month in Armenia when she became the first transgender woman to speak to parliament. She’s received numerous death threats since then.

Macron vows to cut taxes but activists want more

PRI's The World

April 25, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to cut taxes in his national address Thursday. But some social justice activists aren’t satisfied with his plans for reform.

Culture

Notre-Dame remembered as a gathering point for The World

PRI's The World

April 16, 2019

The world is mourning the destruction to Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Some of The World's readers and listeners shared their memories of the medieval church.

Food

Is coffee essential? Switzerland says no.

PRI's The World

April 12, 2019

The country this week decided it would no longer require companies to stockpile coffee. For those working in the coffee business, it’s a slight.

Climate Change

In Idai's wake, aid groups worry about 'double tragedy' of cholera

PRI's The World

April 08, 2019

Weeks after Cyclone Idai devastated the coast of Mozambique, coastal cities are still struggling to recover. Disease and poverty have created increasingly dangerous circumstances to those who have lost their homes.

Brunei’s death by stoning, anti-LGBTQ law sparks outrage, boycotts

PRI's The World

April 05, 2019

Transgender activist Karina Samala is one of many — including George Clooney — who is calling for a boycott of hotels owned by Brunei because of the Southeast Asian nation's plans to impose the death penalty for people having gay sex or committing adultery.

Women travelers on why they go solo: 'I never thought that I couldn't'

PRI's The World

March 29, 2019

We asked The World's women readers and listeners what they think about when they travel alone. They told us — and shared some incredible photos from their adventures.

Arts, Culture & Media

Canceled by Netflix, ‘One Day at a Time’ represents an ‘American familia’

PRI's The World

March 28, 2019

Leaving the end of the third season with a twist, Netflix recently announced they would not be renewing "One Day at a Time" for a fourth season, prompting swift backlash from fans and a social media push to #SaveODAAT.

Lucy Martirosyan

Recent Stories

Spellcheck beware: Ukraine’s capital is #KyivNotKiev

Trump-Kim summit gave ‘master manipulator’ a global platform, says defector

Despite death threats, this trans woman is fighting for LGBTQ rights in Armenia

Macron vows to cut taxes but activists want more

Notre-Dame remembered as a gathering point for The World

Is coffee essential? Switzerland says no.

In Idai's wake, aid groups worry about 'double tragedy' of cholera

Brunei’s death by stoning, anti-LGBTQ law sparks outrage, boycotts

Women travelers on why they go solo: 'I never thought that I couldn't'

Canceled by Netflix, ‘One Day at a Time’ represents an ‘American familia’

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