Category: Current Events
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The Crisis At Hand
There has been a lack of reportage or knowledge of where we are today with the Syrian Refugee crisis. As new events arise, in which most are definitely extremely important, some tend to forget there is still a massive migration of Syrians from country to country, seeking a home. Seeking a safe haven. To spread…
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Women in Advertising
Aging centuries in history, women objectification has been the source of issues such as rape, unequal pay, domestic violence, and more. In the 70’s, a wave of women stood up against this prominent sexism and patriarchal society they were forced to live under and tolerate. This was one of the strongest waves of the women’s rights…
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A Wake Up Call
Before reading this, I encourage you read Rowan Blanchard’s amazing piece on being yourself and never apologizing for being who you are. It truly inspired me to write this. Link: This is a wake up call to anyone who reads this. I hope everyone reads this or even glances upon a few words, because a…
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Syrian Refugees
This was a speech I gave in my AP History class this year, that I felt I did well on. I really wanted to share what I presented so here it is. Thanks. In 2011, about 50,000 Syrians were recorded as refugees. In 2012, this number rose to almost half a million. Between 2013 and…
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What is Feminism?
The term feminism has stirred great controversy. It has been associated with man-hating. This is a completely false and a preposterous assumption. Feminism is a fight for gender equality. It is about social, economic, and political equality. It is when a woman or man see injustice and stand up against it. Why must it always…