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Bias on Both Sides
By Anonymous, New York, NY
The choice of words used by the media can be crucial in creating a specific message to subtly (or not so subtly) project to viewers. Even though different news sources report on the same topics, they each put their own spin on the issue by wording... (more »)
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Voices of America
We have rights as the people of America, as a whole we refuse them by letting others make the decisions for us. We are nothing without the bold who stand for the silent. Day by day goes by and with each our rights from which our country were... (more »)
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Still Hoping for Change
I’m Canadian, but I was glued to the TV last Tuesday when Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the United States. Obama’s win was a step in the right direction, but for the step America has taken forward; two steps have... (more »)
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Dear Mr. President (Elect)
Dear President-Elect Obama,
For the first time in eight years I am actually proud to say that I am an American. For over half of my life I have lived under George W. Bush's administration, and have witnessed the country fall apart. Once a... (more »)
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Young Voters Get Noisy
Actions speak louder than words, and on November 4th, American voters made a lot of noise. They got out and voted for change and renewal of the American dream, after eight long years of failed politics. One group played a particularly important... (more »)
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Patriotism
By Sana A., Laurel, MD
Dear President Obama,
For the next four years you were elected to preside over the United States. You were given the task of rebuilding our country's economy from the poor state it is currently in. I believe that a great deal of attention should... (more »)
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Gay Rights
By Callie M., Lantana, TX
This was written in response to gay marriage being banned in California.
The founding fathers based the birth of America around the Unalienable Rights, the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That every man and woman,... (more »)
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THE WAR IN IRAQ
There are many reasons for the existence of the war the U.S. is tangled in still today. In my opinion the war has gone on long enough. Nothing is being done right, most people would agree. The way the U.S. has handled this situation is... (more »)
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The Mumbai Attacks: A Conquest for Revenge
By Nikhil B., San Jose, CA
Revenge…what does it really mean? It is fueled by uncontrollable anger just waiting to strike out. It can invoke terrible evils out of even the most good-hearted men. Revenge has only three goals: to consume, to corrupt, and to ensnare.... (more »)
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