DC Residents: How much do you pay in Federal income tax? Probably a lot. The average American, including the average DC resident, pays $16,615 each year in Federal income tax, but DC residents don’t have a say in The Federal government. The average salary in the U.S. is $60,000 per year, which means DC residents […]
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Gentrification is a huge problem for lower-income communities. It displaces so many lower-income families in the affected areas. Racial redlining, or dividing cities into economically segregated areas has been a problem since the end of slavery against people of color. This idea of redlining has shaped America into what it is today. This concept has […]
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My name is Lola Adams, and I have to tell you something personal. I have had lots of difficulties with bullying. Some people would tease me, call me names, say hurtful things to me, and call me curse words. It makes me angry and sad and makes me feel like I’m a loser. I’m not […]
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According to the United States Census, there are 336 million people in the United States. Best Colleges says that around 43 million of them quickly fall victim to mounting college debt. The Senate and House of Representatives should make college free for some and financial aid more accessible and reliable for all by passing bills […]
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Imagine all you want to do is go home, and the police stop you. Next thing you know, you’re the next victim of police brutality. Police brutality is a problem all over the world. Recently, a person with autism was a victim of police brutality that ended with death. Police brutality creates issues because it […]
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About five years ago, my favorite person was taken away from me. When I was seven years old, my father went to jail. I felt like the world was over. In the beginning, it was always, “He’s at work.” I remember when my mother first informed me where he actually was. I was devastated. I […]
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When I grow up, I want to go to college, such as Harvard, Yale, or Cornell. I haven’t decided which one yet since I’ve got a long way to go, but I know that one day, I’ll be in college getting the best education I can. However, for minority students like me, that dream is […]
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For all you straights and LGBTQ+s, this is for you. LGBTQ+ bullying in school should be stopped and addressed because bullying is not good for mental health. You may think that being straight as a ruler isn’t a problem, but neither is anything else, so for all you bullies, keep your noses out of the […]
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The ocean is a giant ecosystem for billions of animals like jellyfish, sea turtles, fish, dolphins, and sharks. It’s important to keep our world livable. Every year, over 300 million tons of plastic are produced for a variety of purposes. Out of the 300 million tons of plastic, over 14 million tons end up in […]
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Did you know that in a 2021 CDC survey, 42 states reported that 75-100% of public middle and high schools started before 8:30 a.m.? Schools start way too early, which creates challenges for students. Students can’t get enough sleep due to their extra homework or, sometimes, for older students, part-time jobs. When students can’t get […]
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I always use technology to help with my schoolwork. For example, I use Google Translate to help with Spanish. It would be more difficult for me to do my work without things like Google and YouTube because they have videos or websites that are helpful to me. Schools should allow phones, computers, and security technology […]
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Have you ever had to deal with a white person calling you a “Negro”? How about a white person holding the Confederate flag in your face saying “go back to slavery times so I can beat you and I can have more money”? Racism is everywhere and it can not only hurt people’s feelings but […]
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