A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day. Today's world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. You stand up for justice, and change the world; you can raise your voice to make a difference... but first you need to know that is actually on. Seltzer dives into the history that has made the world what it is today: the wars, the movements, the disasters and more. The future is ours. What are you waiting for?

Cramm this intro -- The isms and the phobias. Xenophobia ; Sexism ; Racism ; Nationalism ; Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia ; Abelism ; Islamophobia ; Antisemitism -- The wars. World War II ; The Cold War ; The Korean War and the Vietnam War ; The Israel-Palestine conflict ; 9/11, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War -- The movements. Women's suffrage ; The hippie movement ; The Civil Rights movement ; The LGBTQ+ rights movement ; The Arab Spring ; Black Lives Matter ; Me Too ; Immigration, DACA, and dreamers ; March for Our Lives ; The climate change movement -- The disasters. Oil spills ; Nuclear meltdowns and explosions ; Recessions ; Hurricanes ; Wildfires ; Diseases -- Cramm this conclusion.