More than 50,000 teenagers are sent away to “tough love” or “behavioral modifications” programs across the country each year. Paris Hilton has led a charge against these programs which seeks
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Adult dependents have been left behind during the COVID crisis, don't leave them out of the next stimulus deal
In the last two stimulus packages, dependents over the age of 16 received nothing. This group includes college students, high school students over 16, and disabled adults who all have
Continue reading »America's infrastructure is falling apart. Australia has the solution.
American infrastructure needs immediate, large-scale investment. Unfortunately, the federal government faces enormous deficits, while states and municipalities are under intense financial pressure. Instead of solely relying on traditional government spending,
Continue reading »I'm a McDonald's worker going on strike today. Here's why we deserve a $15 minimum wage
I make just $10 an hour working at McDonald's in Memphis, and it's nowhere near enough to cover basic necessities every month for me and my baby daughter. A federal
Continue reading »The COVID vaccine should be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to prevent wasting millions of doses
US vaccine distribution efforts have been ineffective as the federal government missed their December target by over 10 million doses. Countless vaccine doses will expire before reaching millions of Americans
Continue reading »250 million farmers in India are taking a stand against the government as part of the biggest protest in history. Here's why the US and the world should pay attention.
Millions of farmers in India are protesting three agricultural reform bills that were passed in September without their consultation, which they claim threatens their livelihood. The implications of the protests
Continue reading »The COVID recession isn't going to leave permanent scars on the US economy
Growth pessimists are worried that the COVID-19 recession is going to lead to a prolonged recovery and permanent scars on the US economy, much like the financial crisis and Great
Continue reading »Trump wants to run again in 2024. Bring it on, he'll just lose again.
Running for president will do wonders for Trump's narcissism, but the soon-to-be-former president would lose again in 2024. Trump has lost in business, media, and now politics. He has a
Continue reading »There's a clear way for Joe Biden to fight for justice and show his commitment to the Black voters who put him in the White House
Joe Biden was elected president in large part due to support from Black voters. Biden should pay back this trust from Black voters by fighting for racial justice and reforming
Continue reading »MAGA mean kids want you to be nice to them about Trump losing
MAGA media types have taken delight in "Leftist Tears" for years, but now that Trump's been resoundingly defeated, they demand sensitivity for their feelings (and Trump's!). The same Trumpists who've
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