Category: Opinion
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Democratic Backsliding
Throughout our nation’s 250-year-old history, the United States of America has always prided itself on one principle set forth by our founding fathers: no one man is above the law. No matter what political position they hold, they will be held accountable for their actions in the same way as…
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America is failing its next generation. Here’s what we can do about it.
In 1787, Benjamin Franklin stressed the need to maintain the republic. Yet, studies show that many Americans lack civic knowledge, posing a threat to democracy. To address this, active civic learning and involvement are crucial. Reforms, such as student-led civic projects and youth representation in government, are essential to safeguarding…
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Trump Syndrome
June 16, 2015, a day that will forever be remembered, when the fate of the country and the Republican Party would change. The image of Donald Trump making his down the escalator is the stuff of legend burned in the American psyche, shot into the political stratosphere like an exploding…