What would happen if the US didn’t eat meat for a year? According to Rachel Nuwer, if we stopped...
In the aricle that I read titled “Higher Pork Prices Coming?” I learned that California approved a proposition (...
Anna McCullen thinks that the brands/factories are responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically manufactured. In an editorial,...
According to Anna McCullen the businesses and brands are the ones responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...
According to McCullen’s editorial the brands are responsible for ensuring that the products are ethically made. McCullen claims that...
According to Anna McCullen the people who are responsible for ensuring our products are ethically manufactured are the states...
In an editorial, Anna McMullen asserts that the people who are responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...
The story of public lands in America is one of constant battles between those who wish to exploit them...
This week, after reading over this New York Times article, I learned more about how the motion to reduce...
In the article “Are Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods a Good Idea?” is about two experts, Frances Fleming-Milici and...
Eight teenagers were recently invited to a restaurant in the United Kingdom as part of a filmed social experiment....
This article from the New York Times talks about the United Nation’s response to the ever-growing threat to sustainability...
Fast food has been around since forever. There has been a recent conversation about if fast-food ads make you...
Plastic has been a massive world wide problem ever since World War 2 started. Most Americans believe that if...
As we think that we are helping the world by putting plastics into those blue recycle bins, we don’t...
According to Upfront’s latest edition, experts are considering whether or not to stop the production of pennies. When you...
In the article, “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” I learned that the U.S. produces more than 7...
If you have been keeping up with political news and campaigns, especially in this election year, then you are...
As soon as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, stores rush to put away the Halloween decorations, and only...
Many people enjoy decorating a Christmas tree every year. This tradition is extremely valuable to so many people, but...
In today’s society, it may seem difficult to come into terms with a lot of people’s difference of opinions....
Many movie theaters have been closed for months—and the popcorn is piling up. People have been eating plenty of...
Liberty, equality, and equal opportunity for all are at the core of our values as Americans. None of them...
As we are in the crisis of Coronavirus, we have made many precautions to not get infected by natural...
Yeah, you know, those feathers in your pillow, the ones that prick you sometimes and your like, what the...
In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...
In the article, Meatless Meat is Becoming Mainstream-and its Sparking a Backlash, by Kelsey Piper she talks about the...
In my search to find more research on plant based diets and how they can save the environment, I...
Fast fashion is cheap, low-quality clothing produced which follows trends and is not intended to last. The problem is...
When I read articles and books, some people say that being a vegetarian as a child does not matter...
In 2012 everyone thought the world was going to end but it seemed so silly....
Our ancestors were killers, hunters, and especially runners. It’s in our DNA to be physically active. Everyone can be...
In my last youth voice post, I discussed a new plan that New York city schools were implementing into...
Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
When people think of America, they usually think about the “American Dream” or “The Land Of Opportunity”. After all,...
When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of fast food and “The American Dream.” According...
Public zoos are funded by the government, donations, and revenue from entrance fees, to merchandise, and food. Private zoos...
A study conducted by EJ Lea and D Crawford looks at the likelihood of the average person to make...
I have read and annotated three articles that look into education systems inside of youth detention centers, also known...
If we want to shift society away from fast fashion, my first source believes luxury brands need to be...
Until now the plot in upfront reminds me of something that happens in my good city happened before because...
Tons of plastic debris is discarded every year, polluting lands, rivers, coasts, beaches, and oceans. The main problem for...
Medical marijuana legalization is one of the hot topics in politics in recent years. With more states making the...
Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
Vegetarianism has been around ever since Ancient Greece (570 BC – 495 BC) There were many philosophers back then...
It seems like we are all aware that plastic consumption is at all time highs. Even if you specifically...
In the CNN article New York public schools to have ‘Meatless Mondays’ starting this fall, written by Doug Criss,...
Animals have been a part human interest since humans have been on Earth. Whether hunting animals for food, sport,...
EBSCO Sources The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans. Thomas, Dana. “The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans.” Newsweek Global,...
In recent years, it has been brought to many people’s attention that it is becoming more and more important...
In “MAUS II,” by Art Spiegelman, pages 41 – 74, for several months, Artie visits his father regularly to...
Overview/Who is involved Since 2015, a civil war has been occuring in the middle eastern country of Yemen. After...
“I hate you.” That is the last thing I remember saying. During dinner, my mother and I had gotten...
I ask this because there are a lot of smart and wealthy people that didn’t even finish high school....
MAUS II part 3 by “art spiegelman” The next morning, Vladek announces plans for a trip to the supermarket,...
In MAUS II Part two by “art spiegelman” For several months, Artie visits his father regularly to hear more...
I was 11 years old when I came into the United States to have a better education. I’m an...
Did you know that from 2014 to 2018 rents have increased by 35%? This all has to do with...
A vegetarian is someone who eats a more plant based diet. There are six different types of vegetarians including...
The Internet is full of interesting and especially odd ideas. These ideas sometimes get so successful that even communities...
Why do you think that central american food is being cooked by white chefs more without them having any...
“In the count taken in January using federal guidelines, Oakland had 861 sheltered people and 3,210 unsheltered people, bringing...
Why do you think people are homeless and living on the streets? Do you think it is their fault?...
Immigration Struggle What do immigrants have to go through? Based on what I see happening in my community, Oakland,...
Are We Under Appreciating Food Truck Workers? Do you like food trucks? Well then you probably don’t...
When you think about thugs, what comes to mind? Society might say probably a group of people with tattoos...
By: Aida Pablo There are 4,071 homeless people in Oakland. So why are homeless people in the streets? There...
When did they legalize street vending? Despite the contributions of an estimated 50,000 vendors in Los Angeles, it wasn’t...
Did you know that from 2014 to 2018 rents have increased by 35%? This all has to do with...
Immigration In Oakland Did you know, deported Immigrants can have very serious psychological damage and trauma. Nearly 4 in...
According to Church Angels’ directory, there are over 313 Churches in Oakland (ChruchAngel.com).this source is credible because Churches are...
If you really know me, you would know that I’m afraid of Spiders because they look scary If you...
Sustainability is at the forefront of many people’s mind today. The lack of sustainability in our society is a...
Climate change is increasing average temperatures all over the world, and these changes in temperature are having extreme consequences...
Climate change is something that affects all living organisms in our world. One of these is a species of...
Obesity has become one of the most popular modern day health threats across the United States. Obesity kills millions...
One of the biggest issues in today’s industrial world is that humans are creating more waste now than ever....
Recently the Rienmann family found out their family has some dark ties. They found out that their ancestors Albert...
In my thoughts, I think my mother cooks the best food ever. When I first came to the U.S...
Everyday we recycle to save waste and to make things reusable. But some think that it’s not the best...
Global warming and climate change is an important issue in the world these days as populations grow. Many people...
The biological world is a rich and colorful, vibrant world, the eagle striking the sky, the fish gliding, the...
In recent years, sentencing reform has received a lot of attention. We’ve rightly come to the realization that we...
Sex trafficking has become very prevelent recently. Some people ask exactly what sex trafficking is. Sex Trafficking is when...
Let’s be honest, America isn’t perfect nor will it ever be. But I think living in America is one...
A lot of people think that a vegetarian diet is not good for a person. A vegetarian diet is...
Since the industrial revolution in the 1800s the Earth’s climate has been changing drastically. The most notable effect is...
Plastic has a chemical in it called bisphenol A (BPA) and this chemical is very dangerous for us humans...
Global warming is a huge problem going on in the world that I think often gets overlooked in everyone’s...
Controversy has always been a topic around zoos and the humane aspect of keeping animals captive. Many people love...
I was having dinner with my mother, Mama, at the table in the backyard of our house. The backyard is...
Today was a great day. When I woke up, everything looked like a normal day but I never imagined...
The yard of my house is so beautiful. It makes me feel that I am sitting in my living room...
People cut all the trees down to make tall buildings and other things that are made with trees but...
I know we set aside one particular day each and every year to express our thankfulness for all that...
This question makes me confused because it concerns us. What I think I already know is that my country...
Not all people like food from Honduras or USA because it tastes different from each other. In 2016 my...
“With family on your side, there isn’t a battle you can’t lose”. It is more than fair to say...
As most would know, World war II made a huge impact on the whole world. But what some may...
The book BullyVille presents a real-life event and also what happens in many parts of the United States. When...
In these days, I think that global warming is one of the biggest threats which is getting dangerous. In...
Every year there seems to be a new diet going around promising health improvements and weight loss. These diets...
The tuition for college has quadrupled and was much cheaper for older generations. American taxpayers are charging students for...
When I am going to the zoos, I can see lots of various animals and I feel that animals...
A vegetarian diet holds ethical, environmental, and health benefits. The meat production system is producing a large percentage of...
In this article about climate change, I learned more about climate change and all of the effects that it...
Walking on the street, I was coming home from school. Where I could see merchants setting on the sidewalk...
Poverty is a major problem around the world. The issues of hunger and poverty are struggles that almost every...
Our American Culture is something that each and everyone of us see everyday. Whether or not we see it...
The promise of housing for all is one of the essential values we hold as Americans. In Evicted, by...
The book Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich takes you into the everyday life of lower income families and...
Poverty can be defined as “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money...
Recently, 28 China entities were put in American blacklists. American companies are not allow to provide products for them...
Global Warming and Climate Change focused on Global warming, which is currently the main issue, and how climate change...
This is a very sad experience because I had to leave everything behind, for example, my family. I need...
In the article about plastics, I learned about how plastic does not just affect ocean life. It affects everything....
In this day and age it is hard to imagine life without plastic, we see it everywhere for example...
It is very discouraging to think how much plastics are now in the oceans due to human waste. In...
In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...
Is it true that fruits and vegetables are more expensive than junk food? In today’s society in America, we...
Equality of opportunity is “ the idea that people ought to be able to compete on equal terms, or...
Obesity is one of the most common problems which is rapidly growing in today’s society. Obesity is a health...
Since our birth, our parents have been forcing us to guzzle gallons of milk, insisting that it’s good for...
Humans cannot communicate underwater unless we use our bodies to communicate. When humans do activities underwater such as scuba...
Believe it or not there was a time, not so long ago, that the average American family only had...
Over the last couple of years we have seen a massive growth is our oceans trash and specifically the...
In article one, We Produce Too Much Food. The Green New Deal Can Stop This, Eric Holt-Gimenez claims that...
Over the past week, I had an argument with a block headed, stubborn, close-minded, pizza fanatic. Rather loud for...
Why is climate change bad? It causes an increase in temperatures across the globe. Soon, in some places, it...
The issue I chose is factory farming. The author of the first article believes that factory farming is an...
The world is changing fast just like people and that is interesting. People have changed this world in different...
When thinking about American culture, I think about what Americans do everyday and what they’re accustomed to. Many Americans...
There are many American values like personal control over the environment. The environment has become a huge discussion today...
What do Americans value the most? Money, of course. They still value their rights and their freedom but money...
Hard work is an American value that has been extremely important throughout history. It is the backbone behind the...
Dear Baby Polar bear, You are a fluffy bundle of playfulness rolling down a snowy hill You are a...
To the polar bears You are big, tough, strong, and ferocious They say the ice caps you live on...
Dear Polar Bear You are big, cute and snow white. They say your ice will melt, They say your...
In this assignments, we were asked to write a poem based fighting for you poem. For my Poem I...
My name is Emily Schmidt, and I am one of the editors-in-chief of my high school newspaper Rampant Lines...
My name is Jack Hastings and I am from Greenville, North Carolina. This is my senior year at JH...
My name is William Becker, and I am a sophomore at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC. I...
The United States has an abundance of food and supplies and has more than enough to maintain a healthy...
The environment has become quite the concern of many people. However the reasons behind the efforts to move to...
The items in my Shadow Box represent me, my counter narrative. When people look at me, they see a...
This shadow box represents, my culture and myself. When people look at me, they see sometimes see me as...
So far, in the Asiatic section in THE GLOBAL KITCHEN reminds me of something I saw. Is similar because...
There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
By: Angel Gutierrez Solorio The objects in my Shadow Box represent my faithful self, my counter narratives. When people...
Hi, New Family We sit at the table conversing while eating a meal we were invited to....
I love to go to Bay Plaza Mall. It’s my favorite place in the Bronx. The mall has good stores...
Dear Youth Voices, We should use less plastic, ban single-use plastic, and start managing our waste. Single-use plastic should...
Dear Readers on Youth Voices, If you are unaware of the plastic pollution that is occurring in our modern...
Dear Youth Voices, Plastic Pollution is a serious topic that should be focused on. Many times, the plastic is...
Did you know plastic has been around for more than 50 years? Also, did you know that plastic never...
Dear Fellow Teens, As a country, we should ban or reduce unnecessary single-use plastics like water bottles, plastic bags,...
Can people change from violence? Can violence change anything? “Changes” by Tupac Shakur provokes these questions. On the surface,...
Many Chicago Students walk it to school every day. For various reasons, some of the students come in late...
“They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” “Well, somebody’s doing the...
There are lots of logical reasons that disprove global warming. Conserve Energy Future says, “Scientists who argue against global...
Trees are pretty much one of the only other largely populated organism existing on this planet besides the humans....
Everyday thousands of NYC citizens plunge into homelessness. There are many reasons people become homeless and yet there aren’t...
From walkways, when we commute, and subways, litter is everywhere. Littering can prompt deplorable mischief on our daily lives....
I chose the digital activism topic of littering in New York City because I am concerned about the sanitation...
Climate change is mainly a result of burning fossil fuels. Because of the greenhouse effect, excess heat is trapped...
April 22nd, 2019 Dear Mayors Libby Schaaf and London Breed: We are writing to you about the issue on...
Hey! My name is Rafael Delgadillo and I’m 17 years old. I was born in the Dominican Republic in...
My name is Holley and animals are kinda my thing. Who i am is hard to describe because animals...
A man zips down the road in his red 68’ camaro. Sunglasses glinting in the sun. Frosted tips waving...
People say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all know that people make decisions...
I believe that my family is what shaped me into who I am. I’ve come to believe this because...
Climate change is important because it affects the entire planet and everyone on it. Some of the effects of...
Do You Care About The Homeless In your Community? How many homeless people have you seen in...
Homelessness: Are Politicians Doing Enough? “I would just say to the politicians, what if it was you? What would...
The law of attraction can shift your entire life, only if you grasp how it works and absolutely believe...
