CNN’s decision to host a town hall with former president Trump drew a great amount of attention, much of which staunchly criticized the choice. This article examines my opinion of the event and its implications.
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Dystopian fiction has captivated audiences since its rise in the 19th century. From classics such as 1984 to modern takes like The Hunger Games, dystopias intrigue us by creating seemingly new and almost inconceivable worlds - each more fascinating than the last. What creates a dystopia? Why are we obsessed with them? And how do we know we aren't already living in one?
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Florida Republicans are under the impression that banning books, history, and science is protecting the children of Florida. That is not true. Banning material from schools is creating a new generation of students who lack compassion and basic knowledge of the world they live in. Protecting books and education protects the future of America.
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Fentanyl is a crisis affecting America's youth at an unprecedented rate. Educating students and advocating for Narcan supplies on all school campuses will save lives.
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Almost every issue in America, from political to economic, from social to financial, can be traced back to Ronald Reagan. From increasing income inequality to the rise of Trumpism, Reagan’s policies in the 1980s lie at the root of these issues. And it all begins with the rollback of New Deal policies and the introduction of Reaganomics.
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Within the past year, Republicans have waged a war on education, limiting discussions surrounding pertinent social issues. This articles examines how far the GOP is going to restrict free speech in classrooms, its vast implications, and how that very democratic ideal is now seemingly a one-way street.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made attacks against education one of his administration’s central priorities. Not only does this infringe upon teachers’ first amendment rights, but it also impedes the learning capabilities of impressionable young Floridian minds.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his criminal role in the invasion of Ukraine. The charges stem from war crime allegations that have emerged throughout the current war with the abduction of Ukrainian children. However, even with the power of the ICC, will it end Putin's reign?
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TikTok is one of the most popular - and dangerous - platforms for dangerous political messaging among young people. Not only is the video-sharing app a national security issue when it comes to data security, but its risk of spreading false information quickly to the younger generation (which is a national security issue itself) is also incredibly dangerous.
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To be elected as the Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress, Kevin McCarthy jumped through tremendous hurdles - allowing several concessions with the intransigent right-wing faction of the GOP. Yet, the political ramifications of these back-end negotiations are dangerous. Slowly relinquishing the power of mainstream Republicans and the majority to extremists, McCarthy has left the future of Congress - and our nation - shrouded in uncertainty.
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