Lucy Martirosyan

Macron vows to cut taxes but activists want more

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.

Global Politics

Young Algerians have only known one president. Many are hopeful that will soon change.

PRI's The World

March 26, 2019

Hundreds of thousands of Algerians have been protesting against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term.

When an American flees to join ISIS, should they be allowed to come home?

PRI's The World

February 21, 2019

Jesse Morton, a former jihadi recruiter who now runs the group "Parallel Networks" to rehabilitate other radicalized individuals says, "Foreign fighters with ISIS can sometimes be the most credible voices in deterring others."

Women & Girls

LOL League harassment restarts #MeToo conversation in France

PRI's The World

February 15, 2019

The private Facebook group was was made up of prominent French journalists — mostly men — who were behind a wave of online insults aimed at women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, and other minority groups.

Lucy Martirosyan

Recent Stories

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’

Young Algerians have only known one president. Many are hopeful that will soon change.

When an American flees to join ISIS, should they be allowed to come home?

LOL League harassment restarts #MeToo conversation in France

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