With acceptance rates to prestigious colleges and universities plummeting to single-digit numbers in the past few years, high-profile families have made extreme efforts to get their children into elite schools. This article discusses the impact of the 2019 college admissions scandal and the inequities found in America's higher education system.
Read MoreWith an increasingly polarized political and media landscape, it can be difficult to find truthful discussions — a feat Pod Save America has certainly achieved. In this article, I discuss why I am so heavily drawn to the podcast in particular and why I believe others should tune in.
Read MoreCNN’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.
Read MoreDystopian 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.
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