NFL – Youth Voices

Concussions in the NFL

Brennan, , November 29, 2017, American Creed, Fall 2017, Showcase, 0

Dear future president, The number of concussions in the NFL is increasing. In 2015 a number of 271 concussions...

Kneeling

Jordan, , November 7, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 0

When NFL players kneel for the national anthem they are not disrespecting the flag. They are just supporting what...

We are all human.

Brynna, , October 19, 2017, Black Lives Matter, Showcase, 3

You should be able to choose whether you want to stand, sit, or kneel for the National Anthem because...

What Can We Do?

Reagan, , October 19, 2017, Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, 0

Terms like ‘race’, ‘gender’, and ‘religion’ have become increasingly controversial terms. With campaigns like ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Gender...

It Is So About Race

Alexandra, , October 18, 2017, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Con Trump, Fall 2017, Politics, Racism, Rights, Taking a Knee, 5

Many home are divided on this topic. People can fully disagree with their own family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors....

Kneeling: Is There Really a Problem ?

Jasmine, , October 17, 2017, Argument, Fall 2017, Police Brutality, Protest, Showcase, Taking a Knee, 6

Why is it that whenever we want to stand up for something, it’s ripped from up under us and...

Taking The Knee For What you Believe In

Denise, , October 17, 2017, Argument, Fall 2017, Police Brutality, Protest, Rights, Showcase, Taking a Knee, 2

Protesting by taking a knee is necessary. Some players feel like they aren’t being heard , so they decided...

Peacefully Protesting in the NFL

Lenitta, , October 17, 2017, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Con Trump, Fall 2017, Police Brutality, Protest, Racism, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, Violence, War, 0

Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...

Should We Stand, Kneel, or Sit?

Amber, , October 16, 2017, Argument, Fall 2017, Police Brutality, Protest, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, 1

The questions is whether we should stand, kneel, or sit during the National Anthem. My thoughts are in the...

Joseph on Will Increased Gun Control Help To Make Schools Safer?: “I think all of these points are legitimate and well spoken, but I think this sarcastic remark with no purpose…” Oct 15, 18:24
Carlos on Should prostitution be legal?: “This was one of the most interesting debates in modern society. Prostitution is one of the oldest professions to exist,…” Oct 15, 15:16
Carlos on My future in the Army: “This was very interesting. I specifically thought it was cool when you told the difference between the different uniforms for…” Oct 15, 15:04
Halley on Is your teenager drinking?: “Ozzie, I really enjoyed reading this. I thought it was very interesting and I like that you prevented both an…” Oct 15, 14:55
Olivia on We No Longer Stick Up For Each Other: “I also don't think that we all need to agree on something. It's important to have different views in order…” Oct 15, 14:44
Halley on Values are Changing: “Kelsey, I really enjoyed your publication! I thought it was very well thought out and the topic is very…” Oct 15, 14:43
Olivia on The Risk of the Anti-Vaccine Movement: “I especially like how you point out the irony of parents not getting their children vaccinated. It provides a new…” Oct 15, 14:39
Sera on Should Bottled Water Be Banned?: “I think plastic water bottles, and plastic in general, is very harmful to the environment. While plastic water bottles might…” Oct 15, 14:34
Jeheim on Don’t Judge Me: “I can relate with this because that is racial profiling and as a black person living in the U.S. we…” Oct 15, 13:07
Shreeya on What Values Define the People of America?: “Hey Rhea, I agree with your statement that opportunity, equality, and freedom are the key values that make up our…” Oct 15, 03:04