, , , Good Health and Well-Being, NowComment, Point of View, Race Relations, Rights, Social Media, Writing, Youth Activism, 1
In the article “Your Hair, Your Right?” by Joe Bubar it argues that there should be a law passed...
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United States is a country establish based on a set of ideas such as the freedom of all people,...
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The topic of the abortion of an unborn baby has been a hot topic in the news and in...
Dear Anne E. Kirkpatrick: We are choosing to write to you about the actions of your police department. Since...
, , , Fall 2018, Shakespeare, Showcase, 3
Hi! my name is Kenya Sanchez. I’m a 9th grader at Life academy. My poem is about my community...
A fundamental right of Americans is the right to vote despite their race, colour, or whether they were...
, , , LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
The issue I discussed about was the LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination. I am passionate about this issue because I believe...
, , , Community, Fall 2017, Gentrification, Housing, No Poverty (Economy), Rights, Showcase, 2
“28 percent of the people that are kicked out of their home make $30,000 yearly” (Allen-Price). This shows that...
Imagine animals, but not your everyday dog or cat, but a lion or giraffe, with a paying job. Or...
, , , Call to Action, Fall 2017, Life on Land, Nature, Showcase, 6
Shark finning is the process in which sharks in the worlds oceans are being hunted and caught using long-line...
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Our nation, a beacon of freedom, should still be able to protect Americans as well as others, while still...
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Athletes’ protest is completely respectful and acceptable. I read an article where an NFL player claims that the action...
the answer is yes we should take a knee because of all the killings and the discrimination between blacks...
, , , Argument, Fall 2017, Police, 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...
Throughout the history of America, there have been a countless number of incredible Americans. Through American beliefs, ideals, and...
I believe that the safety pin movement is a good thing for many reasons. The safety pin movement is...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2017, Voting, 2
I agree with both articles views because they both brought up good points. For example the first article...
Animal Rights Dear People of America We have sent you this letter because we care not only about...
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For centuries the death penalty has been a topic of controversy, and still is. Many feel strongly either in...
, , , 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Death Penalty, Fall 2016, No Poverty (Economy), Police, Religion, Rights, Showcase, 0
Dear Mr./Mrs. President, Hi my name is Kathleen and, first I would like to congratulate you on winning! Second...
, , , 2nextprez, Fall 2016, Minimum Wage, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, 4
Dear Future President of The United States: When you are president, please consider a higher minimum wage in Rhode...
, , , 2nextprez, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, 5
Dear Mrs. or Mr. President: Congratulations, you are now President of the United States. We all hope to be...
, , , Fall 2016, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Rights, War, 3
For a few weeks, I have been reading the book “I will plant you a lilac tree.” This book...
On January 22, 1973, the US Supreme Court legalized abortion stating it as a part of a woman’s constitutional...
, , , Family, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Religion, Showcase, 1
Here’s some compelling information I found about this controversial subject. http://abortion.procon.org Pros: The US Supreme Court has declared abortion...
, , , Bullying, Gender, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 3
Even though the legalization of same sex marriage has been ground breaking, there are still complications that are facing...
, , , Beauty, Fall 2016, Gender, Getting Started, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, 3
Hi, my name is Ben Crino. I am a straight white male who lives in...
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