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?
Read MoreFlorida 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.
Read MoreThe 2024 presidential election is closer than you might think. There are many worried about whether Joe Biden can survive his current term and prevail for a second term. Let's take a deep dive and consider what the future of the Democratic Party could look like.
Read MoreRead HSDA’s official statement on the May 6 mass shooting in Allen, TX.
Read MoreFlorida 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.
Read MoreFentanyl 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.
Read MoreAlmost 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.
Read MoreWithin 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.
Read MoreFlorida 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.
Read MoreBias has become highly prevalent in news media, wherein reporters show preference for political figures or ideas often under the guise of “hard, reliable news.” Without media literacy, it’s easy to be sucked into an online echo chamber and believe everything you see, including targeted political messaging, which is why it’s essential to learn how to spot bias at the source.
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