At the 2020 Republican National Convention, there were recurring references to the school choice policy. Almost every speaker on the first night mentioned school choice, and its references consistently continued through the rest of the convention, from Rebecca Friedrichs (public California school teacher) to Tera Myers (special needs advocate), so I thought this would be a good opportunity to explain and highlight some common arguments regarding school choice.
Read MorePresident Trump has dedicated much of his foreign policy to leaving established treaties and agreements. From the Paris Climate Accord to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Trump presidency has begun to break America off from the rest of the world. However, like every president in history, Trump’s ideology has some exceptions.
Read MoreThere have been many changes since the start of the worldwide pandemic, COVID-19, from travel bans to school closings as social distancing measures became enforced, and people had to stay home all day. As social interactions became harder to have, many people increased their reliance on one method for contact: technology.
Read MoreAs many facilities are going online due to global pandemic. Volunteering is no exception, This is why I have decided to make a guide to online volunteering, so many of the people in need will get the help even during this situation.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has significantly shifted the lives of everyone. However, there is another large group of Americans who have yet to receive sufficient aid during these times: the students.
Read MoreAs the school year began, many districts have decided to pursue online learning, at least temporarily until it would be safe for students to physically attend school. However this new method of teaching and learning had sparked many disagreements in our community.
Read MoreAmerica, America. you take our hands, crunch the bones, say “i love you”, “here is your freedom.” but America, we say this is not freedom, the truth does not wait for anyone.
Read MoreIt is currently mid-August, 2020. We're four months away from a new year - one which a lot of us are hoping won’t continue along the rails of this never-ending train wreck.
Read MoreKamala Harris is the first Black and South Asian American woman to be a major party’s vice-presidential nominee. Yet she’s no stranger to making history.
Read MoreA cartoon in response to President Trump’s tweet about mail-in voting being the most inaccurate and fraudulent means of an election, as well as wanting to delay the election date.
Read MoreWork vs. Fun. This is a dilemma that floats around in the minds of current students as school has become online.
Read MoreDo you know about the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirits (or MMIWG2)? I didn’t for most of my life. This issue receives little attention from the government and media.
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Read MoreCurrently, over 40% of Americans are obese. If nothing changes, by 2030, one in four Americans will be severely obese (i.e. more than 100 pounds overweight. The obesity epidemic has long plagued the US; COVID-19 is just a newcomer. Unfortunately for us, there’s a deadly correlation between the two.
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Read MoreThe virus isn’t taken as seriously as it should be right now. Why? Because everyone has bias. Yes, everyone. And it’s undermining our patriotism.
Read MoreCalifornia is one of the only eight states in the U.S. where race-conscious admission policies are illegal. Recently, the movement to repeal the state ban on affirmative action has been gaining momentum, with tensions rising following the death of George Floyd.
Read MoreIn class learning and student activities were forcefully shifted into lagging Zoom meetings and awkward emails. Despite the drawbacks of virtual learning however, I strongly attest that the closing of educational facilities has and will continue to benefit our country throughout this infectious crisis.
Read MoreNow that it gets closer and closer to the start of the next school year, the debates for how the next school year will look grow louder and school districts have to decide how learning will continue.
Read MoreOne by one, those I was inspired by began to drop out and I was deeply disappointed. Now, Biden is the Nominee and will go up against Trump in the General Election. I still am disappointed but I understand that Biden is necessary. Voting for him is necessary.
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