Teen Ink Magazine,
September 2006 :
Opinion Articles
Big Fish by Emily P., Arvada, CO Since before we could speak, our lives have revolved around being better than whomever we are up against. Competition rules our lives ... Continue...
Death Penalty by Darin D., Riverside, CA Constant debates rage over whether the death penalty is an accurate illustration of American culture, and if it’s even constitutional. One argument is that the justice system is hypocritical in how it portrays the death penalty ... Continue...
Generation Y by Brandi B., Searsport, ME I go to an itty-bitty high school in an itty-bitty town. I know some believe that such a small school would not be subject to the type of high-school brutality prevalent in larger schools, but that is not the case. Brutality is very much alive here ... Continue...
Humbled by Kathrine C., Ocean Shores, WA It seems wrong and cynical to deny my pride in my country. Don’t get me wrong, I feel privileged, blessed, and honored to live in a country like this, but I am far from proud. To me, pride is a bad thing ... Continue...
Poverty by Peng D., Albany, NY Enjoying your new shoes and clothes? Enjoying your food, coffee, and leather couches? Well, as we sit comfortably here in the U.S., think about the rest of the world where our great wonders and daily supplies come from .. ... Continue...
The First Amendment by Ashely H., Debary, FL “Congress shall make no lawrespecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the freeexercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition thegovernment for a redress of ... Continue...
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