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Archive for category: Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Hopes Create Dreams

Khoa, January 23, 2023February 1, 2023, American Dream, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Part-time Indian, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, dream, hope, immigrant, indian, Park Slope Collegiate, 0

What is hope? For me, hope means dreams, and dreams created the world. Everyone lives with hope, people die...

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California Poised to Overtake Germany as World’s No. 4 Economy

Emmanuel, December 11, 2022December 11, 2022, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, economy, Germany, OCHS, USA, 0

In the article, “California Poised to Overtake Germany as World’s No. 4 Economy” (Bloomberg, Winkler, 2022) I learned that...

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The Payback Challenge taught me that I need to sustain balance

Gaia, November 16, 2022November 17, 2022, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Gaming, Managing Impulsivity, Persisting, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Payback, The U School, 3

College is a resource that opens the gateway to many opportunities. At the end of high school one is...

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Daylight Savings, Should It Be Permanent?

Juan, October 22, 2022October 24, 2022, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Guest Post, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, economy, Orange Cove High School, 5

In the article “Should Daylight Savings Time Become Permanent” (BTW 2021) I learned that daylight savings started back in...

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Jobs for the Summer

Ian, October 21, 2022October 21, 2022, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 0

In the article, “CAREERS: Summer Job Edition”(BTW, 2019) I learned that you can look for summer jobs in many...

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The importance of a Job

Sebastian, October 1, 2022October 1, 2022, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 2

The article, “CAREERS: Retail,” (btw, 2019) gives an overview of the retail job industry. This text includes a sort...

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Teens should have the same amount of pay as adults

Javier, September 18, 2022September 18, 2022, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goals, Minimum Wage, Raise Your Voice, This I Believe, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article, “Is it Fair to Pay Teens Less than Adults?” (from Upfront, published on august 29th, 2022)...

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When You Should Take a Mental Health Days

Madison, April 8, 2022April 8, 2022, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2022, mental health, school, work, 1

When taking a mental health day, it’s much easier to put it off then it is to actually plan...

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Kids Are Growing Up Wired — and That’s Changing Their Brains

Isabella, March 22, 2022March 22, 2022, Call to Action, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment, Gaming, Media and Message, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Youth Activism, #judgememorial, Gaming, teens, 0

Screens have not only had a big impact on our young children today but have taken a toll on...

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Wild Fires

Damian, March 7, 2022March 7, 2022, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, #Economy, Orange Cove High School, 1

The article “The Dangers of California Wildfires” (Mcgraw Hill) shows that millions of acres, as well as structures in...

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What happened to all the stuff?

Jonathan A, February 22, 2022February 22, 2022, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Spring 2022, #COVIDISSUES, Orange Cove High School, 5

In the article, ¨Where did all the stuff go?¨(upfront, login required) I learned that within this year due to...

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Should cars be required to have anti-drunk driving monitoring devices?

Jannette, January 28, 2022January 28, 2022, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Quality Education, Drunk Driving, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article, “YOU DECIDE Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that congress passed a demand...

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Book Review; The Industrialization of Soviet Russia

Huck, December 8, 2021December 8, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Politics, Writing & Communication, book review, communism, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, russia, Soviet Union, 1

The Industrialization of Soviet Russia was written by R.W. Davies, a lead professor for Soviet and eastern studies at...

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Raising the Minimum Wage

Sophia, November 12, 2021November 12, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, low-income communities, Orange Cove High School, 9

In the article, “Raising the Minimum Wage” I learned that there are many different point of views on whether...

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Motivating College Athletes

Ashley M, November 9, 2021November 9, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sports, College Sports, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article, “College Athletes: To pay or not to pay”, it discusses how college athletes bring in recognition...

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Retail Jobs

Alex, November 8, 2021November 9, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, retail, 1

Have you ever thought about retail? Many teens think about retail at a young age. There are many pros...

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Should the minimum wage be raised?

Jonathan A, November 8, 2021November 9, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, #wages, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article “Raising the minimum wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is pro and cons to raising...

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Athlete paychecks

Saray, November 7, 2021November 10, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Sports, Thinking flexibly, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0

 In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay” I learned that there is a debate whether...

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College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?

Christian, November 7, 2021November 10, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Point of View, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0

In the Article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?” I learned that there has been a debate...

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Minimum Wage

Valarie, November 5, 2021November 10, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Thinking interdependently, Orange Cove High School, wage, 0

In the article “Raising the Minimum Wage”(BTW), I learned that government officials are considering raising the minimum wage. Currently,...

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Minimum Wage?

Damian, November 5, 2021November 8, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, #moneyproublems, #poor #no money #homeless #alone #hungry, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article “YOU DECIDE: Raising the Minimum Wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that the minimum wage is $7.25...

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Should college athletes be paid to play?

Felipe, November 5, 2021November 8, 2021, Arts & Entertainment, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0

In the article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to pay” (McGraw Hill) I learned that colleges are now...

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College Athletes: To pay or not to pay?

Destiny, November 2, 2021November 8, 2021, Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, College Football, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article, “College Athletes to pay or not to pay”, it explains that football players should start getting...

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NCAA Paying players

Francisco P, October 27, 2021October 28, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 5

The NCAA is a business in colleges and universities. The NCAA makes around $842 million annually annually; big colleges...

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Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Christopher, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Sports, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, college athletes, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4

College athletes are very talented in what they do, that is why they are in the position they are...

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How Can regular people become real estate agents

Roni, October 19, 2021October 19, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, location, Supply and demand, 0

The topic I chose was real estate because in due time I shall be an agent or rather own...

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Finding a Job by TikTok

Jannette, October 18, 2021October 19, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, job, Orange Cove High School, tiktok, 9

In the article, “TikTok Résumés?” (UpFront) I learned that people use the platform TikTok as a way to find...

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What It’s Like When Finding a Job

Alex, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Summer jobs, 10

The article “Summer Jobs Edition” would give you some advice on how to get a job or prepare you....

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Jobs?

Samantha, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, jobs, Orange Cove High School, summer, 6

In the article, “Summer Job Edition” (btw) I learned about where it is best to look for jobs since...

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Backwards Benefit

Eliana, September 23, 2021October 19, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, corruption, RHS, 5

Humankind is inherently corrupt as one can interpret as a witness of this world’s wicked society containing people that...

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Should Students From College Get Paid For Doing Sports?

Arlette, September 21, 2021September 21, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 8

In the article “College Athletes,” I learned that smallers school might have to dissolve their athletic programs altogether because...

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Aiding Refugees

Guadalupe, September 20, 2021September 22, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Refugees, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, refugees, 2

In the article, “AirBnB Provides Housing for Afghan Refugees” I learned about the refugees that are fleeing to America...

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Is Daylight savings good for the economy?

Rene, September 19, 2021September 19, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Quality Education, Room with a View, Showcase, Wonder, #Daylight, Orange Cove High School, Savings, 2

In this article, “YOU DECIDE: Should Daylight Savings Time Become Permanent” (McGraw Hill) I learned saving light is good...

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How to make money online?

Connor, September 15, 2021September 16, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Affiliate marketing, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3

This website lists great ways to start making money and also some more links so that you can pick...

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What are people’s perceptions of Trader Joe’s workers?

Olivia, September 15, 2021September 16, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Community, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, crew, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, perceptions, trader joes, 1

There are many reasons for why the outside world believes crew members at Trader Joe’s are so “nice.” One...

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How do people know what they want to be from such a young age, is it parents, community, or exposure-based?

Marisa, September 15, 2021September 16, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, College, community, future, futurelife, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Parents, 1

“When my parents provided career inspiration and insight, I sometimes felt they were letting their own biases take over.”...

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Are People Happier at a Desk Job or Labor Job?

Evan, September 15, 2021September 15, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Happiness, Media and Message, Stress, desk, happiness, job, job satisfaction, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, labor, 1

People who worked at either a desk job or non-desk job reported the same amount of happiness in their...

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Podcast Careers

Yarelli, September 13, 2021September 13, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Media, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Podcast, 2

In the article, “Careers: Podcaster” I learned that a podcaster is a less traditional career option in which you...

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Pay College Athletes or Not?

Alex, August 30, 2021September 10, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 1

According to “College Athletes: To Pay or Not Pay?” people want to know if they should be paying college...

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Summer Jobs, Are they worth it?

Jocelyn, August 30, 2021September 9, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article , CAREERS : Summer Job Edition (McGraw Hill) I read that when looking for a job...

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Minimum wage

Jonathan C, August 30, 2021September 10, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Showcase, Minimum Wage, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article “YOU DECIDE: Raising the Minimum Wage” (Mcgraw Hill) I learned that Minimum wage is a topic...

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Back To School Shopping , has it boosted the economy ?

Karen Sr, August 30, 2021September 10, 2021, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, backtoschool, Orange Cove High School, 1

In the article “Anticipating Back-to-School Shopping” I have learned that there has been a boost to the economy for...

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Covid-19 and the Economy

Ivan, August 27, 2021September 11, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, History, Showcase, Covid 19, Orange Cove High School, 0

In the article, ”COVID-19 and the Economy” (McGraw Hill) I learned that people are now getting used to the...

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College Athlete Wages

Neftaly, August 27, 2021September 11, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Showcase, Sports, #boxing, #running, Orange Cove High School, 0

In the article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay” it talks about how NCAA athletes are not...

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Who should we blame for our products not being ethically made?

Veronica, June 24, 2021June 25, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Summer 2021, Three top social issues, Fast fashion, Orange Cove High School, 5

According to Anna McCullen the businesses and brands are the ones responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...

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Businesses should take responsibility for the fashion industry problems.

Luis, June 24, 2021June 25, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Summer 2021, Fast fashion, Orange Cove High School, 0

In an editorial, Anna McMullen asserts that the people who are responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...

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The Covid Economy

Bryan, March 24, 2021March 26, 2021, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, economy, Orange Cove High School, 3

Ever since covid first started the United States has relied too heavily on other countries to create our everyday...

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Our new Economy with COVID

Gerardo, March 22, 2021March 22, 2021, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, economy, Orange Cove High School, 0

Since the beginning of Covid, the United States has depended too heavily on other countries to manufacture everyday goods...

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Problem Section: Human Trafficking in South Asia

Paige, March 19, 2021May 5, 2021, AAPI Heritage, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2021, Violence, Human Trafficking, RHS, 3

As Jacky Rosen said, “Human trafficking is a communitywide problem, and as such, it requires communitywide solutions.” Human trafficking...

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Did you have struggles finding a job?

Rosa, March 12, 2021May 5, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2021, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 7

Young people struggle to find work. The epidemic has hit young and old around the world hard, leaving them...

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Do you absolutely take school seriously?

Rosa, February 18, 2021March 12, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2021, child labor, Orange Cove High School, 1

Imagine life in a deprived household having a poor family living in a bad environment in which you’re not...

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Why are many young people unemployed at this time?

Ashley, January 26, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Unemployment, 3

In the article,¨Young and Unemployed,¨ I learned that all over the world many young people have been affected by...

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The Courage of Emergency Workers

Gabriel, January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 0

I used to tell myself that I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to be able to do...

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Young and Unemployed

Heidi, January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Youth Activism, economy, jobs, Orange Cove High School, young people, 1

In the article “Young and Unemployed” by Liz Alderman and Geneva Abdul, they talk about how many young people...

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First Impressions

Maria, January 23, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, First impressions, RHS, 2

Picture this, you are preparing for a job interview, or for the first day at a new school.  You...

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Do Something

Ashanti, December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, The U School, vision board, 0
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Unfair Treatment of Workers

Nicholas, December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Constitution, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Voting, corporations, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, unfair jobs, wage, 3

The problem originates from major companies outsourcing their labor mainly to 3rd world countries.  From Brookings, “Foreign nations that...

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Should pro athletes be getting paid more than those who save lives?

Ashley, November 9, 2020November 9, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sports, Orange Cove High School, professional sports, 5

In the article “ Are Pro Athletes Overpaid?” I learned that pro athletes are highly paid. There are some...

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Should the Work Week Be Four Days Instead of Five?

Abdul, October 29, 2020October 29, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Berkeley High School, school, work, 7

Should the work week be four days instead of five? Many people currently work five days a week, which...

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Should Paid Sick Days Be Required?

Alondra, October 26, 2020October 26, 2020, Argument, Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Media, Showcase, This is America, argument, debate, jobs, Money, Orange Cove High School, paid leave, 1

In the article ¨Should Paid Sick Days Be Required?” by Patt Murray and James Lanckford it argues whether sick...

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COVID-19 Economy VS. 2008 Economic Crisis

Hanna, October 21, 2020October 21, 2020, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, 2008 Financial Crisis, Covid 19, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

What is the 2008 Economic crisis? Before we dive into the discussion of the contrast of the 2008 Economic...

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Why are teens fighting for a raise?

Ashley, September 15, 2020October 12, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Minimum Wage, Orange Cove High School, 3

In the article “The Teens Fighting for $15 an Hour,” I learned that teenagers aren’t getting paid enough or...

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Risk vs Reward when returning to sports after COVID-19

Louis, May 8, 2020May 8, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Life Skills & Fitness, Sports, coronavirus, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, sports, 1

 At the moment we are in a pandemic with Coronavirus and with coming into summer the virus is supposed...

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The Thing about Taxes

Christian, April 12, 2020April 12, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Minimum Wage, Showcase, Spring 2020, government, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, reform, taxes, 1

Taxes are a necessary evil. They pay for our government, military, public transport, infrastructure, and police force. But the...

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The Wage Gap

Riley, April 3, 2020April 3, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Minimum Wage, Showcase, Spring 2020, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

The American Dream is no longer attainable. The wealth gap creates too much division between the rich and poor...

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The Economic impact of COVID-19

Hanson, April 2, 2020April 2, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2020, Economics, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Politics, 3

March 16 of 2020,That day, the New York Exchange had experienced its largest economic disaster in recent decades. “It...

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Minimum Necessity

Christian, March 12, 2020March 13, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Minimum Wage, Showcase, Spring 2020, america, cities, economy, Minimum Wage, 1

The debate over minimum wage has been going on since the rise of capitalism in the late 19th early...

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How Do You Manage Student Loans?

Alicia, February 17, 2020March 6, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2020, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

Recently i’ve been reading up on Student Loan Debt and how to “manage it” so to say. The latest...

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Wealth Distribution

Alysa, February 17, 2020March 4, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

My final source is entitled distribution of Family Wealth, 1963-2016. It shows as time has progressed, wealth has gone...

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Why Bigger Loans Are Better Than Smaller Loans

Alicia, February 11, 2020March 6, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

My topic is Student Debt. Out of the 6 sources that I have read so far I’ve learned that...

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Wealth Gap

Alysa, February 9, 2020March 4, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Spring 2020, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Wealth, 1

The American Dream is no longer attainable. The wealth gap creates too much division between the rich and poor...

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America Means Opportunity. Or Does it?

Adolfo, February 9, 2020February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0

When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of freedom and opportunity. According to Jose Antonio...

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America Means…

Adam, February 8, 2020April 6, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2020, American Creed, Berkeley High School, 0

When it comes to the concept of “America”, many people think of the USA, while some others may think...

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America Means Promise

Santiago, February 8, 2020February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2020, americandream, Berkeley High School, Immigration, 0

    When it comes to the topic/concept of “America”, most people think of the land of “opportunity” and “prosperity”....

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Society and its Inequalities

Celines, February 6, 2020February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Literary Essay, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 1

  In my English class we discussed and chose three stories that are “Everyday Use(Text 1),” “The Lesson(Text 2),” and...

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Why are African-American less likely to get high paying jobs?

Asnica, January 29, 2020February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

African American are more likely to get lower-paying jobs than white people because the education between white communities and...

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Housing Epidemic in the Bay Area

Theo, January 22, 2020February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Housing, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Berkeley High School, homelessness, 3

The Bay Area housing crisis is an important issue to me for the sole reason that I have grown...

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Free College?

Emily, January 21, 2020February 24, 2020, Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Showcase, Student-Centered, This is America, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

In recent years there has been a debate on whether or not the government should pay for college. Graduating...

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Is Student Debt Inevitable?

Alicia, January 20, 2020March 6, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

I read Student Loan Debt: Can Parental College Savings Help?. This article talks about the rising cost of college...

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Widening Wealth Gap

Alysa, January 17, 2020March 4, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Wealth, 3

The income gap between the rich and poor is a problem that is facing the nation. The rich’s wealth...

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Golden State leaving to the Golden Gate

Jacob, December 20, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, #Change In Oakland, Golden State Warriors, Life Academy, San Francisco, student, 6

The Oracle Arena or better known as The Roaracle arena has held most of the best Warriors accomplishments and...

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Teachers and Rent in Oakland

Cesar, December 20, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Housing, Oakland, Quality Education, Showcase, #Teachers, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, rent, 9

What is a giant problem that teachers are struggling with? The average rent in Oakland is $2,916, an 8%...

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Immigrants

Remigia, December 20, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Immigration, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, immigrants, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 9

I was 11 years old when I came into the United States to have a better education. I’m an...

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Homelessness in Oakland

Dayanara, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #Oaklandhomelessness, BayArea, homeless, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, solutions, 10

“In the count taken in January using federal guidelines, Oakland had 861 sheltered people and 3,210 unsheltered people, bringing...

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Taxes In Oakland

Amy, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, #ClassOf2023, 2019, life, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 4

 In the upcoming year Police officers will get even more payment from tax money then other years about $319.3M...

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Struggles Being Homeless In Oakland

Jaqueline, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #lifecademy, #oakland #thetown, homelessness, 11

Why do you think people are homeless and living on the streets? Do you think it is their fault?...

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Latinx Community

Fernanda, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Latinx community, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, standingtogether, 9

̈ ̈Oakland is my home and I can’t imagine leaving. But it hurts to see the culture I grew...

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Changes In Our Home

Emily, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, gentrification, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 8

  Change. What does this mean? It good? Is bad? Can it benefit us or can it ruin us?...

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Taken Away

Amilia, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Help, kidnapping, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, safety, 10

Everyone knows about kidnapping but not everyone knows that not only females are kidnapped a lot of males get...

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Homeless, Rent, Problems With Solutions

Areli, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, homeless, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland Ca, Rent problems, solutions, 6

“The Bay Area News Group reports that Oakland CA saw a 47 percent increase in homelessness since this time...

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Life Without Insurance

Esmeralda, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, Insurance, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, Undocumented immigrants, 5

Bases off research and interviews about Oakland’s insurance a plethora of undocumented immigrants don’t have insurance because they are...

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Migration

Divianca, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #Latina/Hispanic, Day Laborers, Immigrants in Oakland, Immigrants Need the Same Respect, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 6

“I was 32 when I came to the US the first time, in 1998. The violence and crime in...

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What Is Did The Tech Boom Cause?

Douglas, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Housing, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, Problems in the U.S., Tech Project, 5

The rent in Oakland has doubled in price in the past 10 years! But that’s not the only number...

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Why is Hard for Immigrants to find Housing?

Victor, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, #immigrants struggles, #lifacademy, #Oaklandcommunity, #OUSD, #Trump, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 11

One of the reasons why it is hard for immigrants to come to the United States is that many...

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Oakland’s Downfall

Ashley, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, gentrification, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, rent inrease, 5

Have the community noticed that Oakland has changed based on gentrification? Gentrification is the process of renovating and improving...

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Union v.s Non-Union

Dominik, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, #KeepOaklandClean, Black Lives Matter, construction, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 6

Do you think that construction teams that are in unions are treated the same as construction teams in non-unions? ...

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What Happens When You Increase the Rent of Your House?

Aida, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Displacement, homelessness, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, Rasingrent, 5

By: Aida Pablo There are 4,071 homeless people in Oakland. So why are homeless people in the streets? There...

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KP Launch and the positive benefits of internships

Maribel, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, #Better Future, #Internships, #KP LAUNCH, #Oaklandcommunity, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 4

      Did you know that KP Launch also offers a plethora of non-medical internships? KP launch is a paid internship...

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Immigrants; Migrating for the Better

Jennifer, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, #betterfuture, #hashtag, Immigration, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 3

Did you know that about 8.5M people have migrated to the U.S. and about 1.2M of them come here...

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Immigrants

Jose, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, #Oaklandlife, Immigrants in Oakland, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 7

Did you know that immigrants come to the United States for reasons such as  trauma and this motivates them...

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Immigration to Oakland

Omar, December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #Guatemala, Immigration, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Mexico, Oakland, 9

Immigration In Oakland Did you know, deported Immigrants can have very serious psychological damage and trauma. Nearly 4 in...

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Mistreated

Durran, December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, mitreated, Oakland, Police, tu, 7

There has been an overwhelming amount of cities that have to deal with police brutality in the U.S., But...

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Could Income Share Agreements Lower College Tuition?

Bella, December 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

College tuition in the United States has increased exceptionally since the 1980’s leaving many American students seeking for a...

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Having a career before being charged for college tuition

Alysa, December 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

College is on almost every high schoolers. Receiving your admission packet is great, but leaves one wondering how they...

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Women protest

Yeury, December 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Protest, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

In my thoughts, I think these women are protesting how they don’t get treated equally as men. Because women...

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Should Service Be Required Nationally?

Emily, December 12, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, national service, 0

Should there be national service requirements? National service is required volunteering or can also be defined as “compulsory or...

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Foundation of illegals

asher, December 5, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, illegalimmigration, Immigration, jobs, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

Immigration and especially illegal immigration is a hot topic and is becoming seen more and more as a negative...

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billboard

Luis, December 5, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

This image that is in this post is telling us the wrong things.This poster is telling us to put...

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Dee’s plan to become rich

Issaka, December 3, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Everyday Use, Fall 2019, Point of View, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 5

I waited for her to finish using the restroom because even though she has been physically hurt she is...

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Trumps opinion on Immigrants

Emanuel, December 2, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 3

Nowadays when you here immigrants you mainly think about Donald Trump and how he is making the look bad....

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How World War II Affected American Life

Taylor, November 25, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, War, america, miss peregrines home for peculiar children, Okemos High School, world war two, 5

As most would know, World war II made a huge impact on the whole world. But what some may...

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Americas Hope

Han, November 25, 2019February 18, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Terrorism, This is America, Okemos High School, 1

The book BullyVille presents a real-life event and also what happens in many parts of the United States. When...

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The Choice to Leave

Jessica, November 24, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Okemos High School, 1

In the last couple of years, there has been an increase in deportation and voluntary departure. “Voluntary departure allows...

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Immigrants in America

Baoyang, November 23, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, American values, Okemos High School, 1

The United States is known as a melting pot – a country with different people, “Mexico is the top...

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Marijuana and the Obstacles It Faces

Kaan, November 22, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Politics, Showcase, This is America, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, legalization, marijuana, 3

The legalization of marijuana has been an increasingly relevant topic, as many states have either legalized it medically, recreationally...

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Is College Education Worth It?

Peter, November 22, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Quality Education, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics the facts still show that people with a college degree and a high...

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Is the American Dream dead?

Brendon, November 22, 2019February 18, 2020, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Okemos High School, 3

The “American Dream”. The dictionary definition is “the aspirational belief in the US that all individuals are entitled to...

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Our Identity as Americans

Lily, November 20, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Okemos High School, 0

Schooling opportunities we receive play a major role in defining our American life. My American Literature class has really...

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How does Literacy affect people’s lives?

Lauren, November 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Okemos High School, 0

   The book Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich takes you into the everyday life of lower income families and...

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Why are the Impoverished Judged?

Madison, November 19, 2019February 18, 2020, American Creed, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Social Class, Okemos High School, poverty, 1

Poverty can be defined as “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money...

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Should the United States have universal basic income ?

Hanson, November 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Politics, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2

At the upcoming 2020 presidential election, a democratic candidate named Andrew Yang had become the hot spot, his idea...

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Problems caused by Plastics

Sydney, November 12, 2019February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ocean, Plastic, Problems, 10

In the article about plastics, I learned about how plastic does not just affect ocean life. It affects everything....

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Opposing Viewpoints: Government Control on the Economy

Joshua, November 9, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Money, 2

Article 1: Big Government Undermines Freedom and Prosperity Claim: More government control on the economy through taxes compromises the...

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Power of middle class

Jack, November 6, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4

The middle class is the most important part of the economy. The middle class need to succeed so that...

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Should the minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?

Ethan, November 5, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Minimum Wage, 0

Article 1: $15 is the wrong goal for wage warriors  Claim: The minimum wage should go up, but the...

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Is Equality A Real Thing?

Paula, November 4, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Politics, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, society, 2

Equality of opportunity is “ the idea that people ought to be able to compete on equal terms, or...

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Institutionalized discrimination harms the equality of opportunity

Honam, November 4, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Social Class, This is America, Discrimination, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Social Inequality, 0

Discrimination gives people unequal opportunities to success in eduaction, work place, etc. Moreover, it also hurt institution or people...

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How can college become more affordable?

Matthew, November 4, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Quality Education, Showcase, College Costs, education, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Money, 0

College affordability has always been an important and highly debated issue. With student loans climbing to an extreme level...

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Vaping is a No No!

Emily, November 4, 2019February 18, 2020, Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Drugs, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, vaping, 7

How can we prevent teenagers from vaping? That is a great question that many parents are trying to figure...

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Opposing ViewPoints – School Start Times

Maggie, November 3, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, mental health, school, technology, 2

School Start Times – In this article, the writer claims that having a later start time for school benefits...

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Should the Minimum Wage Increase to $15 an hour?

Kaitlyn, November 1, 2019February 24, 2020, Argument, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Minimum Wage, 3

In a Washington Post opinion piece, Helaine Olen argues that It’s long past time to raise the minimum wage....

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Opposing Viewpoints Immigration and Terrorism

Elliot, October 28, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Immigration, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

The first article was called, Lax Immigration Policies Invite Terrorism, Mark Krikorian states that America has lax immigration policies...

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Sweatshops

Viviana, October 28, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, showcase, 0

In the article “Sweatshops”, the author speaks of the abuses of these factories on their workers. Sweatshops are factories...

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Why is climate change bad? What can you do to stop it?

Emily, October 25, 2019February 18, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3

Why is climate change bad? It causes an increase in temperatures across the globe. Soon, in some places, it...

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A Step in the Right Direction for Mental Health

Emma, October 25, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

In light of this issue, a team of reporters sought to pinpoint several factors that contribute to poor mental...

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Is Recycling Really Helping Us?

Kaitlyn, October 24, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, recycling, 0

According to Neil Seldman, the president of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, which is a “nonprofit advocacy group...

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Why do people move to the United States from the Dominican Republic?

Luis, October 24, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Getting Started, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 3

The world is changing fast just like people and that is interesting. People have changed this world in different...

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Will raising minimum raise help the poor?

Alysa, October 24, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Minimum Wage, opposing viewpoints, 0

Jason Furman and Sharon Parrot’s article, Raising the minimum wage will reduce poverty, states that an increase in minimum...

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Hispanic Equality or Inequality?

Angela, October 20, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, #Latina/Hispanic, American values, Argument essay, Fall2019, Okemos High School, showcase, 3

For the purpose of this argument, Hispanics and Latinos are used interchangeably.  One of the monumental American values that...

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Equality In America

Jonah, October 18, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Okemos High School, 3

Being American is viewed differently by every person. I view it as being accepting and giving everyone an equal...

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End Goal: Equality

Lily, October 18, 2019February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Okemos High School, 1

Accepting others, embracing differences, and learning about new cultures in our melting pot of a country are all parts...

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Exploring Equality in America

Caroline, October 18, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, American Creed, American dream, argument, Fall 2019, Okemos High School, 0

Throughout history, Americans have changed and become different in their values and beliefs.  Equality, as an example, started out...

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The Components of American Culture

Rachel, October 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

When thinking about American culture, I think about what Americans do everyday and what they’re accustomed to. Many Americans...

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Living in America

Lauren, October 17, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Okemos High School, 0

I was struggling with writing this because to me, being an American means you’re a citizen of America. That’s...

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The Stigma of Mental Illness and Race in America

Olivia, October 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, america, American Creed, American values, mental illness, Okemos High School, Race, 3

Although America is looked at as a melting pot and an accepting nation we have always kept it in...

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United We Stand

jack, October 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, america, American Creed, American values, Okemos High School, 4

Since I grew up in America, being an American should be nothing new to me, but the concept of...

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Are our American Values lost?

Sofie, October 17, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, This is America, Okemos High School, 0

American values most important to the continued development of our culture are Social Equality and Equal Opportunity to obtain...

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The American Dream Is No Longer

Taylor, October 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, American dream, Fall 2019, Okemos High School, 0

Back in the day, America was all about the American dream, but that dream has shifted.  People wanted land,...

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Immigration Impacts American Values.

Rohan, October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Peer Interview, Refugees, Rights, Showcase, This is America, #Values, American Creed, Fall 2019, history, Immigration, Okemos High School, 2

America is one of the most diverse countries in the world and you cannot say that is has one...

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What Does It Mean To Be American?

Lauren, October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Okemos High School, 1

  One thing that stands out to me about being American is our patriotism. Every sporting event I have ever...

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Why Education Fails

Nico, October 16, 2019February 18, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Okemos High School, 7

As Americans, we believe that schooling is one of the most important values and rights that define us into...

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To be American is to fight

Prerna, October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, american, American Creed, American dream, American values, argument, Equality, equalrights, Fall 2019, Okemos High School, 5

To be American is to be able to fight for both your freedom and the freedom of others that...

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America vs Estonia: Why are people from other parts of the world so fascinated with America?

Dorothy, October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Okemos High School, 1

I have a friend, H, who lives in a small country in Europe called Estonia. She always talks about...

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The Importance of Hard Work in America

Mitchell, October 16, 2019February 18, 2020, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #Values, American Creed, american culture, American values, argument, culture, discussion, hard work, history, Okemos High School, 3

Hard work is an American value that has been extremely important throughout history. It is the backbone behind the...

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My True Myself.

Calaia, October 15, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Okemos High School, 1

My name is Calaia Hoskins, I am an overachiever and a hard worker. I was born on September 25th,...

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My Beautiful Neighborhood: Castle Hill Park

Joshua, October 10, 2019February 18, 2020, Beauty, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Memoir Photos, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Poetry, Showcase, bronx, Crotona International High School, ferry, river, 8

I am the ferry. I go to Manhattan because it is my job everyday, because I have to take...

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Sadler: King of Barfing

Sadler, October 9, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Journalist Bio, Showcase, JH Rose High School, 4

My name is Sadler Smith. The only time I enjoy writing is when I’m writing, and once I get...

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Explaining College Prices

Kaitlyn, October 8, 2019February 24, 2020, Debt, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Showcase, College Cost, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, student loan debt, 2

When choosing a college that is right for students many people look at academics, location, programs, and size. However,...

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US Military Budget

Dominic, October 2, 2019February 24, 2020, Art, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, defense budget, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, us military, 1

According to the US government, there are several reasons why it is the global leader in defense spending by...

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Tuition Rate of College has Exploded

Elliot, October 1, 2019February 18, 2020, Art, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

Tuition rates in the past statistically will increase at about twice the general inflation rate. The rate of tuition...

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Growing up in New York

Elena, September 23, 2019August 23, 2020, Art, Bio, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, 2

I was born in New York City and have lived there ever since. I moved once when I was...

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How have certain policies impacted the LGBTQA communities?

Ivyanna, June 7, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fenger Academy High School, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, LGBTQA, lgbtqrightsarehumanrights, 0

Up until about the 1920’s the LGBTQ community barely got any recodnition seeing that being lesbian or gay was...

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Can you abandon everything for a better life?

Ariel, June 5, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Harvest Collegiate High School, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

The poem “Immigrants In Our Own Land” by Jimmy Santiago Baca is mostly about the struggles and challenges of...

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Free CTA Pass for Chicago Students

Janely, June 5, 2019February 19, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Transportation, Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School, 41

Many Chicago Students walk it to school every day. For various reasons, some of the students come in late...

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Undocumented

alvizo, June 4, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Curie High School, Immigration, 1

Undocumented immigrants are seen as many different things depending on the person. Someone who has knowledge of what being...

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Immigration

Clayton, May 23, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2019, Columbus High School, 4

In order to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, yes, it will take lots of time and money, but at...

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Opioids: The Good and the Bad

Brett, May 15, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2019, Columbus High School, 4

The opioid epidemic is a national crisis that is akin to the war on terror. It affections millions of...

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Hard Work and Me

Dean, May 4, 2019February 18, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, Okemos High School, 27

I believe in hard work. Hard work never betrays. When I was in middle school my dad recommended that...

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The Media and its Effects on the Societal Glorification of Serial Killers

Maggie, April 15, 2019February 18, 2020, Crime, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2019, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4

Media coverage of serial killers can lead to an obsession with, or glorification of, serial killers. It is often...

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Mental Illness in the Homeless Population

Sera, March 28, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well-Being, Homelessness, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 7

1/4 of the homeless population are diagnosed with SMI’s, serious mental illnesses. Serious mental illnesses are classified as mental...

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Rehabilitation Into Society After Incarceration

Orin-Remi (Remi), January 25, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Showcase, Spring 2019, Berkeley High School, incarceration, 4

People who go to jail, or are imprisoned, or have any form of a criminal record, will be hindered...

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Do You Care About The Homeless In Your Community

Adrian, January 9, 2019February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, HomelessnessMatters, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 9

Do You Care About The Homeless In your Community?     How many homeless people have you seen in...

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Why are people Moving in and out?

Kassandra, January 8, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Housing, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2017, #Evictions, jobs, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, rent, 6

Why are people Moving in and out?   Why are people that have lived in Oakland all their lives...

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What are american values and how can we apply them

Ari, October 30, 2018February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Okemos High School, 0

Some American values are Community, Friendships, Patriotism, Bravery and Romantics. By having these values imbued in American texts these...

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Should Bottled Water Be Banned?

Penelope, October 1, 2018February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2018, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 25

Earlier this year, around March, I became really focused on saving the environment. It had never really occurred to...

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Creating a Cult of Perfectionism

Maggie, September 22, 2018February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Quality Education, Showcase, Stress, grades, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, stress, 3

For the majority of schools in America, students are graded on a letter scale. It is common knowledge that...

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Feed the Hungry not the Streets

Melody, January 19, 2018February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Drugs, Fall 2017, Gentrification, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, The Fifth Column, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 3

    Awareness for the homeless “The estimated number of people on streets and in shelters in 2015 was...

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What Does it Mean to be American

Shelby, November 28, 2017February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Homelessness, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

“America is not the greatest country in the world anymore.” – Will McAvoy, a character from HBO’s Newsroom created...

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Women in the Victorian Era-Main Ideas

Paige, February 2, 2017February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), History, Inquiry, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Rights, Showcase, research, Victorian, women, 0

Virtually no rights-rights given to husband at time of marriage Bodily ownership became husband’s “Representations of ideal wives were...

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Drug Users Regret Using Drugs

Yasmin, January 24, 2017February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Drugs, Showcase, Spring 2017, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 6

  Do you think drug users regret using drugs because they ruin lives? A drug addiction can be serious...

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Child Development and Behavior: Broken Homes, Hopes, and Dreams

Asha, January 12, 2017February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2016, Family, Inquiry, Love, Quality Education, Showcase, broken homes, child behavior, child development, divorce, research paper, single parent, 14

Child development/ behavior can be affected by a number of things, but a big factor may be the parents....

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There’s a Problem With Dress Codes – Poem

Celia, October 27, 2016February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equity (Women), Poetry, Showcase, Violence, 33

I like to show my shoulders Weird enough, it’s true And once or twice a week It’s something many...

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Please Help This World!

Mathew, October 25, 2016February 18, 2020, 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Homelessness, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Black Lives Matter, homeless, 4

Dear Future President, Congratulation for being the new President of the United States. Let’s get into business. An important...

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Families Also Need a Voice

Jasmin, October 25, 2016February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2016, Family, Happiness, Homelessness, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities,