High School Dems of America’s official statement on the mass shooting at Michigan State University in February.
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We all have "the" Constitutional amendment we hold close to our hearts. Some may have the 1st & 2nd Amendments as their go-tos, or some may choose the 19th, 26th, or 21st Amendments to preach from the rooftops. All these Amendments changed the social and political fabric of America, but there is one that rises time and time again: The 14th Amendment, "The Bloodline of America."
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On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump was impeached. Democrats jumped for joy, Republicans dejected. Whether you loved it or hated it, Donald Trump was out of office. Except, he wasn’t. In fact, he wasn’t even out of office the second time he was impeached. This impeachment didn’t seem to do anything at all. So, if not removal of a president from the executive mansion, what is impeachment?
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Entertainment is a driving force in society. It drives people from small towns to big cities. It drives consumers from one fad to another. Perhaps most notably, entertainment drives public policy. Recently, online dialogue has been rife with complaints about the politicization of media. However, politics has never been absent from entertainment - television, music, and even sports are heavily based in political commentary. So why are the politics of entertainment only being recognized now?
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Healthcare is perhaps the most divisive issue in American politics, best characterized by town halls across the country during the passage of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), and its subsequent attempted repeal in 2018. The idea that the healthcare model in the United States is dysfunctional, expensive, and leaves millions behind needs no introduction.
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For centuries, Black women and the media have had a tense relationship. Misogynoir has affected Black women not only in the media, but in the workforce and elected office. Many have turned a blind eye to this treatment and the personal stories that Black Women tell. Will we be the generation that fixes it or will we let it continue?
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With the popularization of the term 'misogyny' and increased awareness towards women's issues, polarization and conflict have inevitably ensued. Surprisingly, the same woman who suffer the consequences of the patriarchy are the same women who will ardently uphold it. Who are they and what has led to generations after generations of women turning their backs on the vulnerable and hurt?
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Democrats secured significant wins in the 2022 midterm elections, but there are still strategies to expand their success. These are my key takeaways.
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It has been more than thirty years since Rodney King, and yet over the last few days we’ve all seen the body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' death, exposing an eerily similar story. Has nothing changed? It's time we understand where and how to advocate for police reform policies that will have a real impact.
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