Ashley LinComprehensive Sex Ed in Washington StateFor years, I heard about my friends’ horror stories and waited for the dreaded Birds and Bees talk — but it never came. In my family’s…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Julianna RussThe LQBTQ+ Experience: A Challenge for Students and Schools AlikeAmerica’s history with the LGBTQ+ community has been fraught with scandal, misinformation, panic, and general intolerance. However, in the…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
Megan SimmonsThe First Ever Presidential Youth Forum: Our TakeawaysFor the first time in election history, students were given the opportunity to ask Presidential candidates questions in an authentic…Sep 25, 2019Sep 25, 2019
Gabriella StaykovaIn 1826, the tiny town of Batavia, New York, was shaken by a kidnapping and subsequent murder.Since then, the conspiratorial movement has only strengthened. The rise of the Internet provided a forum for all to share their ideas…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Sadie BogradFor Kentucky Felons, Voting Must Be a Right, Not a GiftThis holiday season, as families gather around the fire to open gift-wrapped boxes filled with the latest gadgets, many ex-felons will…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Ian CoonStudents Across America Stand With Those in Parkland, FLAs our grade numbers went from single to double digits, we watched in horror as the number of shootings in American schools did the same…Feb 21, 20181Feb 21, 20181
Ian Coon“I am Not My Stereotype”Students living in the United States wake up every day filled with fear. Fear of their government, the unknown and often times their own…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Amanda WahlstedtMeet One of America’s Youngest Elected Officials: School Board Member Mike Floyd“I am a public school product, Pre-K through high school. I don’t advocate for private schools. It’s in our interest to advocate for public…Aug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
Amanda WahlstedtOnce Homeless Student is Running for Denver School BoardTay Anderson is a visionary school board candidate in Denver, Colorado with Midwestern roots coming from Kansas City. As a child, he grew…Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Ben DeMouthA Common Sense Approach to the Trans Military BanToday has been one of the most conflicting days of my life. I have always been one to be very proud of my country and the things that she…Jul 27, 2017Jul 27, 2017