Lucent overview series

Discusses the possibility of life on other planets, what conditions would support this situation, and how we are searching for such lifeforms.

Chronicles the history of the women's rights movement, from the battle for suffrage to the pursuit of equal opportunity in education and employment, to ending sexual violence, and improving the status of women worldwide.

Discusses the causes of homelessness, life on the streets, homeless children, the shelter system, and help for the homeless.

Examines various aspects of teenage sexuality, including teen pregnancy and parenthood, school health clinics, homosexuality, and sex education.

Discusses a variety of issues related to space exploration, including the exploration of Mars, the need for a moon base, and Space Station Freedom.

Discusses the development of alphabets and writing systems in ancient societies, highlighting Egyptian, Mayan, Chinese and American Indian societies.

Discusses current animal rights issues, their underlying philosophies, and ways we can held curb animal abuse.

Discusses the death penalty and its various aspects and controversies, including whether it is a deterrent, whether it is applied unfairly, how to regard cases in which it is applied by mistake, and whether an execution should be witnessed by the public.

Gives background data and historical information on issues surrounding schools and education.

An overview of sexual harassment, including its aspects in the law, the workplace, education, and the military.