Earlier this week, Robert T. Lougy, a judge from the New Jersey Superior Court, ruled that the state of New Jersey has failed to address racial segregation in public K through 12 schools, and “the state had an ‘attitude of helplessness’” when facing the task of solving this problem. This […]
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Controversial CrimeCon raises moral dilemma
Last November, three University of Idaho students — Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle — along with their friend Ethan Chapin were murdered in off-campus housing by doctoral student Bryan Kohberger. This case was a media frenzy, with TikTok conspiracy theories and accounts on X — formerly known as […]
RFK’s presidential campaign feels too good to be true
Robert F. Kennedy waved the peace sign minutes before he was assassinated. It was 1968 and he was running for president as a Democrat, having just won the California primary. To his admiring audience, he said, “What has been going on within the United States over the period of the […]
Activists debate tourism in wake of the Maui wildfires
It has been a little over two months since the wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina in West Maui, Hawaii. It is believed that 97 people died in the fires and some residents are still looking for family members. There are also people who were put out of their homes […]
New NYC congestion tolls are unfairly costing commuters
Here we are with another article regarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Instead of crime fighting robots, this week it’s congestion pricing, which Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the green light to back in June. You’re not alone if you don’t know what congestion pricing means. […]
Cell phone use is causing mental health and educational struggles
Over the last couple of years there has been a growing issue with the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers regarding phone usage. In recent months, the issue has drifted into finding health consequences linked to excessive phone use. Studies have found that brain development and attention span are suffering […]
Banned Books week spotlights conversations about censorship
The topic of American book bans is a significant on-going conversation. With Banned Books week just passed, continuing these conversations about banned books and what is and isn’t appropriate content is essential. During the 2022-2023 school year, 3,362 books were banned in school districts across the United States. Some of […]
California denies safer sex initiatives in high schools
Sex education has been a highly controversial topic among schools over the past decade. On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would’ve provided high school students with free condoms. When I first read the headlines for this news, I was ready to argue against Newsom and call […]
New crime fighting robot takes on losing battle in NYC subway system
When a notification comes up on my phone and I see “Eric Adams” as the headline, my first thought is “What stupid thing did he do this time?” Well, this time it was introducing a 398 pound crime fighting robot to the busiest platform of the New York City subway […]
Tyson and Purdue Foods accused of using child labor
Tyson and Perdue Foods are under investigation due to allegations of child labor. A New York Times exposè spoke about child labor in the U.S., including interviews with multiple people who claim to have worked in Tyson and Perdue meat packing plants while underage. Tyson Foods and Perdue claim the […]