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Alexis Coe Empowers Female Historians, Puts Ron Chernow in his Place
In her 2020 New York Times bestseller, You Never Forget Your First, Alexis Coe writes that the narrative surrounding George Washington is...
Feb 12, 20215 min read


The Virginia Gubernatorial Primaries: A Starter
Over its 415 year existence, Virginia has implemented its fair share of strange laws and rules.
Feb 6, 20214 min read


John Lewis: Unforgotten in 2021
His actions, which included planning the famous March on Washington, being one of the original Freedom Riders and engaging in countless...
Feb 4, 20213 min read


How the Trump-Era Travel Ban Impacted Syrian College Applicants
Attending universities in the United States was made nearly impossible for Syrian students due to travel restrictions implemented by Trump
Jan 23, 20212 min read


In Conversation With Chaz Nuttycombe, Political Analyst and Director of CNalysis
On November 29, I sat down for a Zoom interview over Zoom with Chaz Nuttycombe, political analyst and director of the state legislative...
Jan 21, 20215 min read


The Right’s Lost Generation, Gen. Z
The Republican Party has lost Gen. Z. The generation, of which there are 67 million members in the U.S., were born between 1995 and 2010.
Jan 14, 20214 min read


@asians4antiracism, an Interactive Hub for Change and Education
On June 1, Sydney K. and Isabel R. created the Instagram account @asians4antiracism with the intention of offering resources on how to be...
Jan 1, 20213 min read


How the Innocence Project Uses DNA-based Evidence
The Innocence Project is a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice
Dec 28, 20205 min read


What the College Application Process Entails During a Pandemic
Every year, millions of high school students go through the long and arduous process of applying to college.
Dec 26, 20206 min read


The Norwegian Climate Groups Taking Their Country to Court Over Fossil Fuels
The final courthouse procedures of a landmark climate lawsuit in Norway have drawn to a close, and a decision is expected within a few month
Dec 22, 20203 min read


Race and Education Inequality in St. Louis
At RISE STL, a youth-organized online event tackling education inequality within St. Louis, Ishmaiah Moore described her experience with...
Dec 16, 20204 min read


Syrian Teen Girl Speaks Out About Education Barriers
Dana, now seventeen years old, applied at the last minute before the deadline to the Syrian Youth Empowerment (SYE) initiative.
Dec 14, 20202 min read


In Conversation with Manhattan DA Candidate Tali Farhadian Weinstein
Tali Farhadian Weinstein is running for Manhattan District Attorney. She was born in Tehran and fled to America in 1979 due to the violence
Dec 5, 20209 min read


Humor: How to Correctly Use a Public Restroom: Advice from an Expert Bathroom User
Using a public restroom requires bravery, grit, and planning. It is no easy task. If you are reading this, pay close attention...
Dec 3, 20203 min read


The Complicated History of a Symbolic Meal: The Thanksgiving Feast
“Nothing proclaims your equality more than eating the same as other people. Nothing shows your independence more than being able to choose..
Nov 26, 20203 min read


The Lincoln Project and Anti-Trump Republicanism
The anti-Trump group, comprised largely of Republicans, was formed with the purpose of “restoring to this nation leadership that respects...
Nov 25, 20202 min read


In Georgia, Stacey Abrams Paved the Way for a Blue Victory
If Election Day 2020 were a film, then Georgia’s unexpected shift in support of president-elect Joe Biden would be its climactic plot twist.
Nov 22, 20203 min read


The Systemic Failures of UK Independent Mental Health Care
What happened at Winterbourne View, a mental-health institution for adults with severe learning disabilities, sounds like a horror story.
Nov 15, 20205 min read


My Experience As a Kansas Poll Worker in the 2020 Election
I called the Leavenworth County Clerk’s office, signed some paperwork to clear things with my school, and was ready to go.
Nov 10, 20204 min read


Languages Most Vital to the Future of the United States
American citizens do not have the language skills necessary for the future.
Nov 2, 20204 min read
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