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Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Complex will Carry the Burden of its Post-War Rehabilitation
With the situation on the Ukrainian frontline constantly changing, as each side gains and loses the initiative, it is rather difficult to pinpoint an exact moment in time when this conflict would […]
Human rights / Lack of Education / Poverty
Educational Struggles in Latin America
In America, the majority of children eagerly await their summer break. They look forward to enjoying the time when there are no obligations related to school. Many are unaware of the privilege […]
Standardized Testing is Systematically Inequitable
We have all found ourselves in a testing room, sometimes surrounded by hundreds of others filling in bubbles and scratching their heads. However, we often ignore how this test-taking meritocracy has made […]
What are the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of mental health apps and online platforms?
In our world, where technology is deeply ingrained in every aspect of our lives, we have seen the rise of health applications and online platforms. These tools bring both hope and potential […]
Democracy Demands It: How Presidential Debates Bridge the Gap between Candidates and Voters
In the ever-evolving realm of American politics, presidential debates have played a pivotal role in disseminating information to voters, influencing public sentiment, and facilitating the democratic process. However, recently, the United States […]
Identity Politics: The Invisible Hand Shaping Modern American Politics
In my high school classrooms, political discussions tend to be one-sidedly liberal. At times, low-income white conservatives become the laughingstock of these conversations, with criticisms of how they are voting against their […]
Legal / Social Media / Violence
Why Tech Companies Should Start Muzzling Hate
Currently, tech companies are classified as platforms rather than publishers and are not legally responsible for the content posted. However, many observers believe they should be held accountable for what they allow […]
Education / Gender / Inequities
The growing gender gap in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—collectively known as the STEM field—are widely male-dominated, making up 73% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But what impact does the trend toward males […]
Gender / Life / Mental Health
Being a Teenager: I am me; I am not a label
Though my childhood was all games and careless fun that meant the world one second and nothing in the next, my teenage years were anything but. Teens have certain stereotypes and expectations […]
The Transgender Rights and the Usage of the Singular “They” in schools for Assignments
Schools must not penalize students for using the singular pronoun “they/them.” Laws must allow for those who identify as transgender and nonbinary to be able to express themselves! In 2019, the Indian […]