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The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods

A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...
Should the Penny Be Eliminated?
In the article “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” two intellectuals Robert Whaples and Mark Weller who give...
Plastic has been a massive world wide problem ever since World War 2 started. Most Americans believe that if...
What really happens to all the plastic Americans toss into blue bins?

In the article “The Truth About Recycling,” I learned that recycling is actually meaningless and the world is getting...
Leading Causes of Animal Extinction
Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...
Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It

In this article written by Alina Tugend about the problems of Fake News, it talks about a particular group...
Electric Car Batteries
As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...
I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...
Saltwater Agriculture; A Green and Blue Solution
Humans have been growing food in much the same way for thousands of years. Much of what has changed...
Homes are a big part of Salt Lake City’s air pollution problem — and are also the solution.
In this NowComment article, I went over the issue of air pollution within my state of Utah. Specifically, how...
What To Do With Landfills

Our world is currently overflowing with landfills due to the amount of unrenewable resources we consume throughout the world....
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
After watching the video “Ocean Today Trash Day”, I learned that the ocean is very full of trash as...
The article involving technology by Joe Bubar explains how technology has now taken upon our lives and is much...
Is Google/Facebook a threat to technology?
In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful” I learned those top internet companies such as Google, and Facebook...
Whats the type of world that we live in? Everything is digital now and days. Now every classroom has...
Is Big Tech Too Powerful?

In these past years, companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon have become more and more known by many people....
Have Big Techs Become Too Powerful?

The article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful?” explains how our lives revolve around technology and how tech companies are...
A Trip to the Past?
In the article, “A Titanic Do-Over” I learned that mistakes during the build of the ship were made as...
Is Big Tech Getting Out of Hand?
In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful,” I learned that big corporations such as Google and Amazon are...
RUN!!!!!
I watched as The giant, poisonous, green looking cloud rise into the sky and flooded the whole city, I...
Penny Elimination

In the article, “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” I learned that the U.S. produces more than 7...
A drunk driver mysteriously had hit a deer but it became a “zombie deer.” That deer went into the...
The cure had to be here somewhere in this lab room. A disaster was happening. People were dying and...
A Dog’s Purpose

The protagonist is playing the story of a dog who goes through four reincarnations, and comes back every time...
Standing Rock Protests and Native American Land Access
I have been recently researching Native American reservations/ land access and also the recent standing rock protests. I chose...
Peacefully Protecting the Land

The issue I have chosen to study is the issue of the standing rock pipeline. There is a pipeline...
Native Americans and Mental Health

The issue that I am going to talk about is related to Native Americans and the mental health problems...
Are monkeys taking over Thailand?

Imagine if you lived in a city that was heavily populated with dogs? Cats? Lizards? Well some people are...
Our country still shows some reliance on oil from industrial booms and many argue that we must protect this...
How to protect our personal information from leaking

Do you worry about your personal information being leaked on the internet? We enter in our information to create...
Are Driverless Cars A Good Idea?
In the article “Are Driverless Cars A Good Idea” Amitai Bin-Nun supports the idea of driverless cars being a...
What is the Quality of life in the U.S
We know that the United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. However, does the quality...
Technology advancement

Fuel cell technology is evolving into a new system of fuel cell technology. That advancement has been advanced to...
How the “History Of Septa” Represents My Neighborhood

The mural I am doing in my neighborhood is titled the “History Of Septa.” It is located near Cottman...
How much Trash Is In the Ocean?

There is an astounding amount of trash in the ocean. National Geographic claims “there are 5.25 trillion pieces of...
An expected 26 million creatures are utilized each year in the United States for logical and business testing. Creatures...
How Big of an Issue is Climate Change?

According to the Journalism of the Royal Society of Medicine, climate change is the weather shifts over long periods...
Wild honeybee populations have been declining in recent years. One cause that was seriously underestimated is urbanization. A study...
Every day since December, the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has spewed thousands of gallons of red-hot lava into the...
Having brought the coronavirus that may have originated within its borders largely under control, China began struggling with a...
Should Paid Sick Days Be Required?
In the article “Should Paid Sick Days Be Required” is about Patty Murray who says the people should get...
Global Warming is Really Happening… and Its Getting Bad

There’s no denying that global warming is one of the main world issues, but even with the scientific evidence,...
YouTube

On February 14, 2005, YouTube was activated and has developed throughout the years. The first video was uploaded on...
Dog meat is considered a delicacy in parts of China, but there’s growing opposition to it. This year, amid...
Society’s Empathy in Times of Restriction

Empathy is one of the greatest gifts that we, as humans, can have. It is the emotional bond that...
Climate Change is Not Controversial… It’s Really Happening

There’s no denying that global warming is one of the main world issues, but even with the scientific evidence,...
Virtually Traveling is a Thing Now?

This unexpected virus has stopped people from enjoying everyday things such as family gatherings, going to amusement parks, attending...
Will a plastic straw ban actually be effective when it comes to saving our oceans and environment?
Plastic straws may help you drink without spilling, but the long-term costs are to high. Americans use 500 million...
Economic Changes

“With schools closed and the streets empty across the country because of the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are spending...
What are we to do?

In what way can we make the world better? Such an open-ended question to ask, I know, but it...
Values That Will Bring America Together

Being an American means something different to everyone. Since no two people are the same, they will have different...
Defining The American Dream

“The American Dream” is a term we hear often as Americans, but what does it really mean? Does it...
Why Is Air Pollution In Utah So Bad?

Utah’s poor air quality has to do with the geography of our state. According to the Utah Department of Environmental...
Can alternative/renewable energy completely replace fossil fuels?

With the increasingly large issue of climate change, environmental scientists and many others are emphasizing the need for more...
Animal testing is an important issue because more than 100 million animals in the US suffer and die from...
Are we being conditioned?

Event 201 was a, “3.5-hour pandemic tabletop exercise that simulated a series of dramatic, scenario-based facilitated discussions, confronting difficult,...
Lake Powell Pipeline Construction

There has been growing concern among Utahns regarding the construction of a pipeline that would extend from Lake Powell...
How Can We Combat Climate Change Without Hurting the Economy?

There has been a false perception that phasing fossil fuels corporations would eliminate thousands of people’s jobs. In 2015...
How Can We Decrease Worldwide Homelessness and Poverty??

I just read an article that advocates for anti-homeless laws, explains why they exist and how homeless people are...
More Than One Sort of Greenhouse
I questioned what impact agriculture has upon global emissions and how we might limit it. To answer this question,...
Students Go Online in India

In the article, “As Indian Classes Go Online, Those Who Can’t Afford Smartphones Go Without” by Vice, talks about...
It is evident that the worlds shark population is rapidly decreasing, which supposedly causes negative effects on the overall...
Animal Testing

“The term ‘animal testing‘ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and...
In the article, “Should Plastic Straw Be Banned? I learned that straws are not the problem of pollution. Everyday...
With the growing deadly wildfires in California and the west coast, how can the whole country open its eyes to climate change and realize this is a matter of urgent justice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen from 290 parts per million...
Save the World

One thing for sure it is, today we try not to use plastic. Whether it is plastic bags, straws,...
Plastic Bags Are Gonna Stay For A While
Plastic bags have been a staple when buying goods for many years. This has unfortunately lead to a downhill...
Agricultural Emissions and Climate Change
According to an NPR article titled “To Slow Global Warming, U.N. Warns Agriculture Must Change,” a report by the...
Coronavirus failed future generations

Covid-19 hit the United States February of 2020, and just like our economy and President, the education system didn’t...
What are the top contributors to climate change?
What are the top companies contributing to climate change? How is our state responding to coronavirus? How is the...
All over California right now are a lot of fires. These firefighters are fighting for their lives and other...
The Dangers of California Wildfires

In the beginning of the year 2020, wildfires have burned over 3.2 million acres in California. Since the early...
In the article “Are we ready for driverless cars?” I received a lot of interesting information from both points...
Car Accidents

In the article “Car Accidents,” I learned that more people need to be educated on why people should take...
Ramadan And The Different Rituals

"Suffering creates creativity"
Coronavirus will change the World

The coronavirus is going to permanently change the world. It already has, and will continue to do so until...
How is COVID-19 helping the earth?

Coronavirus has had a huge impact on our daily lives. With everyone having to do social distance many people...
IS THE CORONAVIRUS UNINTENTIONALLY HELPING THE EARTH?

With the pandemic of the coronavirus rising and people staying in I have begun to wonder if the planet...
How is the government going to stop the production and ban the use of animal testing?
In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...
Mission: Save Planet Earth with Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is a sixteen-year-old activist fighting for climate change. Recently, a few months ago, CNN released a video...
Underlying Issues of the US Healthcare System

Under the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are inherent to all human beings. These human rights...
Kecksburg Pennsylvania: The Town That Saw The Truth

All the previous conspiracy “theories” we have looked at have been relatively mundane, believable, and plausible even. Today however...
Open Letter To People Who Enjoy First Person Shooters

Dear Gamers, If you like first-person shooters you should definitely check out Tom Clancy’s rainbow six sieges. You should...
With spring approaching, many people are getting ready to take care of their gardens again but there’s something else...
Overfishing

Dear Fishermen, Stop overfishing. Fishermen should stop overfishing because if they overfish too much tuna it can become an...
The Coronavirus cannot be contained with a Wall

The current administration in the White House has promoted nationalism as a good thing for the United States. Nationalist...
In recent times the ethicality of producing animals with minimal risk for certain purposes has become very prevalent in...
I have always focused on the problem with zoos. My articles have always been more one sided. It is...
Australian Wildfire… in the United States.

The Australian wild fire has been winding down thanks to the efforts of the firefighters and volunteers from all...
More about the education of climate change

For my topic, I have mainly focused on why climate change needs to be taught in schools and given...
Technological Alternatives to Testing on Animals

Recently, I have been researching alternatives to medical and cosmetic testing on animals using technological methods. In particular, a...
It is clear that climate change is an impending issue with which people are faced in a number of...
Religion and Reform: the Climate

Religion is often portrayed in the media as an antithesis to climate reform and environmentalism. Religion is seen as...
The Paris Agreement
With continued research I have found more information about the Paris Agreement and I conducted my own survey to...
Why Bigger Loans Are Better Than Smaller Loans

My topic is Student Debt. Out of the 6 sources that I have read so far I’ve learned that...
When it comes to the concept of “America”, certain things come to mind. Most people think of opportunity, freedom,...
Are there Effective Alternatives to Testing on Animals?

Animal cruelty through medical and cosmetic testing is at an all time high, with an estimated 115 million animals...
Money in Politics

Money in politics has been a problem for a long time. Corporate America along with the wealthy are the...
Climate Change Generation: Demanding Change

There have been extensive sources written about the impact and involvement of youth in the environmental cause, and in...
How Can We Help Students Pay for School?

My next three sources I annotated really added to my knowledge on the issue of student loan debt. Currently...
Plant Based Diets and Saving Our Planet

In my last youth voice post, I discussed a new plan that New York city schools were implementing into...
The Failing Education System in the US
The United States is well established with the world’s largest national economy, but it doesn’t seem to look like...
Childhood Hunger in America (Part 2)

Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
America Means Opportunity. Or Does it?

When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of freedom and opportunity. According to Jose Antonio...
America Means A Horrifying Place to Find an Amazing Opportunity

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 freedom and how Americans are very patriotic....
America Means: Diversity

When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of fast food and “The American Dream.” According...
America Means Contradiction

When it comes to thinking of America, many turn first to the past ideals of this nation. This approach...
Public and Private Zoos

Public zoos are funded by the government, donations, and revenue from entrance fees, to merchandise, and food. Private zoos...
Possible Solutions to Animal Farming Problems and Likelihood of Implementing Plant-based Diet

A study conducted by EJ Lea and D Crawford looks at the likelihood of the average person to make...
Why improving education in youth detention centers improves society as a whole

I have read and annotated three articles that look into education systems inside of youth detention centers, also known...
Tech Companies And Americans Distrust of Them
As we all know, we are getting closer to have some advances of technology. In which we get amazed...
So far, the characters in “hombre perro y super gatito” remind me that in the world there are animals...
Death Penalty in the Chi

By Elijah and Lalo Do you feel like people should face the death penalty? Here in Chicago or in...
Go Veggie for a Day

As climate change continues to be a major issue in our society, evidence is growing that being vegetarian can...
Native American Cultural Revival Campaign

The topic which I chose to research about are issues which affect the Native American community, problems such as...
A present problem right now is rapid climate change. This means that the world’s climate and natural world are...
Should We Ban Plastic Bottles?

Tons of plastic debris is discarded every year, polluting lands, rivers, coasts, beaches, and oceans. The main problem for...
I’ve chosen to study the Australian brush fires, and global warming. Global warming is going to affect me for...
Endangered Species in China

In our generation the extinction rate of species has rapidly gone up and “Every hour, 3 species disappear. Every...
How American should proceed in the Middle East

American intervention in the Middle East is an extremely relevant issue in recent history, especially with what recently happened...
Endagered Species In China

The world is full of endangered species. People around the globe are taking action to decrease the rate of...
Bicycling in the East Bay Can Be Unsafe
Victor, , , Environment, Fall 2019, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Sports, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation, 4INTRO With rising populations in the East Bay riding a bike these days is much more dangerous than it...
Australian fires and climate change

We wanted to write a blog post on the topic of the Australian Bush fires, which were in the...
The Trauma of Separation

I chose to study immigration detention centers. It is important because this has been a huge problem with today...
Tablets or Textbooks for School?

Textbooks have been a classroom necessity for a long time, but now it seems that tablets, and laptops have...
A different Diet

In this article about being a vegetarian, I got a deeper understanding of the pros of being a vegetarian. I...
Environmentalist Youth

The climate change generation has increasingly formed part of peaceful protests and demonstrations urging local and global policymakers to...
How wildfires have destroyed Northern California

In every part of the world, natural disasters pose a threat to the people living there, whether it’s the...
I have chosen to study renewable energy and its importance in the world today. “We’re in a race against...
AVTR the car of the future?

Within society today we face more complex problems everyday. One of our biggest problems is the amount of pollution...
Childhood Hunger in America (Part 1)

Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...
History of Vaping

The Modern e-cigarette was created in China by a man named Hon Lik in 2003. But not until 2006-2007...
Capitalism vs Democratic Socialism.

A common idea that is spread among the youth of America is a move from a capitalist economy to...
Is a vegetarian diet really have benefits for the environment

Vegetarianism has been around ever since Ancient Greece (570 BC – 495 BC) There were many philosophers back then...
Cost-effectiveness for nonprofits evaluating foster care reform projects

The article I was reading was basically reviewing the best ways to reform foster care. The author of the...
Homeless

Today there are many homeless people everywhere in the united states begging for food and homes to sleep. The...
Free College?

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

There have been thousands of fires in Australia since July and it has only just been reported on. Hundreds...
IMMIGRATION IN AMERICA

In recent years the topic of immigration has become one of great importance in both political and personal ideas....
Voter ID Laws in the United States

United States is a country establish based on a set of ideas such as the freedom of all people,...
Our Planet

What should we do about our environment? By The year 2050 it is estimated that many bad things will...
WILDFIRE

In recent years, I have been seeing so many news about wildfire. Whether it’s Sichuan, Los Angeles or the...
Is the Green New Deal a reasonable solution to large scale problems?

Image credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/climate/green-new-deal-questions-answers.html Global climate change and economic disparities are becoming hot topic problems in American politics. While some...
Does the death penalty stop the crimes happen?

There is a controversial issue in our current society, “Does the death penalty stop the crimes happen?” There are...
Is homelessness a problem in your society?

Background The forces that affect the homeless are complex and often interactive. Social forces such as addiction, family breakdown...
Love our planet
Our environment is very important for our lives. We need the fresh air, the clean water and so on....
A problem no one is solving

It seems like we are all aware that plastic consumption is at all time highs. Even if you specifically...
Let’s clean the air!!

Air pollution is the release of pollutants from humans that cause problems for everyone’s health and the planet itself....
Which Is the Better Option: Electric Cars or Gas Cars?
In today’s day in age, electric cars are becoming more popular compared to gas cars. There are many different...
Fashion and Justice
EBSCO Sources The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans. Thomas, Dana. “The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans.” Newsweek Global,...
Two Parties | One Country

The U.S. political system is set up for two major parties, because it awards seats in Congress and the...
Outright banning guns won’t work. What will?
In today’s day and age, the topic of gun safety is commonly discussed. The increasing amount of violence, and...
Lack of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa is the least educated continent in the world with 21 percent of 20 to 24-year-olds have less than...
I have learned that there are many different reasons why animals should and should not be in zoos. The...
Racism and Schools

“Racism in America: `The struggle will define us’.” https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9312281438&site=ehost-live – Derrick Bell, a professor at New York University School...
In recent years, police brutality has become a major issue especially along the lines of bias’ and discrimination of...
Problem-Solution Overview

Overview/Who is involved Since 2015, a civil war has been occuring in the middle eastern country of Yemen. After...
Be Thankful For Your Blessings

“I hate you.” That is the last thing I remember saying. During dinner, my mother and I had gotten...
I think these people are fighting against police brutality. They are trying to get the government to hear them....
Did you know that littering has become an unacceptable habit for Oakland? Also, did you know that Oakland can...
The History Of Life Academy

Did you know that OUSD only made small schools in neighbourhoods that they found poor? After they made 40...
Air Pollution and Environment

Did you know that cars and factories are what causes air pollution? Did you know that then leads to...
Immigrants

I was 11 years old when I came into the United States to have a better education. I’m an...
“In 2014 there was 80 homicides in Oakland but in 2019 there were 63 Homicides” (oaklandmofo.com). This shows that...
Air Pollution and the Environment

Did you know that cars and factories are what causes air pollution? Did you know that then leads to...
Can Vegetarians Improve Climate Change?

A vegetarian is someone who eats a more plant based diet. There are six different types of vegetarians including...
Bread stapled to trees

The Internet is full of interesting and especially odd ideas. These ideas sometimes get so successful that even communities...
Taxes In Oakland

In the upcoming year Police officers will get even more payment from tax money then other years about $319.3M...
Pavement Issues In Oakland And Why They Haven´t Been Resolved

Inquisition has brought me writing this article And I have procured for reasons why Oakland roads aren’t repaired because the...
Immigrant Struggle

Immigration Struggle What do immigrants have to go through? Based on what I see happening in my community, Oakland,...
Do you think that you pay too much money for taxes every month? Well, right now, tax payments are...
Latinx Community

̈ ̈Oakland is my home and I can’t imagine leaving. But it hurts to see the culture I grew...
Nothing is forever, this includes sports teams. Does this mean sports teams such as Oakland’s should leave their hometown?...
Taken Away

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

Do the authorities seem to care about the drug problem in Oakland? Simple answer, no. Based on the research...
Homeless, Rent, Problems With Solutions

“The Bay Area News Group reports that Oakland CA saw a 47 percent increase in homelessness since this time...
What Is Did The Tech Boom Cause?

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

Do you think that construction teams that are in unions are treated the same as construction teams in non-unions? ...
Freemasonry. You might have heard a little bit about it. But probably not much. The mason’s handshakes, passwords, and...
What Happens When You Increase the Rent of Your House?

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

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