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Classen SAS 8th Grade English

Students from Ms. Sutton's 8th grade English classes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dahlia Oklahoma

Black Lives Matter - Not Just a Movement

I believe that people should not be killed, arrested, or hurt because of the color of their skin.

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Zoe B. Oklahoma

Protect Commercial Animals from Testing

Commercial animals are not covered by even minimal protection laws.

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Isabella N. Oklahoma

The Problem with Drunk Driving

Drunk driving costs lives and money; taking away licenses isn't enough.

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Grace S., Natalia D., & Chloe M. Oklahoma

The Gender Gap

Sexism is still a major problem in today's society. Women continue to make less pay and are under-represented in traditionally male-dominated indus...

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Norah & Lily Oklahoma

Hunger in the United States

Millions of Americans struggle with hunger and food insecurity. This should be dealt with more efficiently.

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Alixcia Oklahoma

LGBT Acceptance

Even though same-sex marriage has been legalized, there is still strong opposition. The US needs to come together to guarantee their safety.

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Helen W. Oklahoma

Preventing Climate Change

We must start taking action to prevent climate change from impacting our lives in very negative ways.

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Nyla Oklahoma

Why the Electoral College is Unfair

The Electoral College is unfair and outdated. It's time to abolish it.

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Mekhi, Jolie, & Lyric Oklahoma

The Seriousness of Rape

The US needs to evaluate and change rape culture.

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Blakely, Anna, & Annaliese Oklahoma

The Gender Pay Gap

Women are definitely discriminated against when it comes to jobs and their pay.

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Emily M., Harley N., & Madison N. Oklahoma

Help Make College Tuition Reasonable

Currently 40 million Americans are living with college debt, making them unable to make other life purchases.

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Annie, Lola, & Sutton Oklahoma

Ending Child Hunger Starts With Us

We hope our video and website raises awareness about child hunger and what we can do to end it.

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Kade A. Oklahoma

Medical Marijuana Should Be Legal

Medical marijuana should be legal because it can help cancer patients with their pain.

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Tome S. & Carley M. Oklahoma

The Racial Divide

Every day the divide between black and white Americans affect people's lives.

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Delancey Oklahoma

Invest in Tablets Rather than Textbooks

For students, textbooks are too heavy to carry around and are soon outdated. With tablets, all the same information and more is available without t...

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ErinW Oklahoma

Racism in America

Racism is still alive today as seen in recent examples of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Lindsey Oklahoma

The Rights of LGBT People

America needs to address discriminating against the rights of LGBT people.

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Michayla & Tiarra Oklahoma

The Increase of Police Abusing Their Power

In recent years there has been a rise in police brutality, especially towards the African-American community. We ask that something be done.

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Cobie R. Oklahoma

Protect Gay Marriage

Gay marriage was a really big problem until now. Let's not change it.

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Jacob, Andy, & Gabriel Oklahoma

Racism is Still Here

Our issue is something that has been going on for a long time - the racial inequality against African-Americans.

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Zeke, Ewan, & Estebane Oklahoma

Rethinking Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power is safe and doesn't damage the environment like other sources.

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Nathaniel Oklahoma

Lowering the Drinking Age to 18

There are many positive outcomes that would result from lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18.

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Hana & Annabella Oklahoma

Legalizing Marijuana

Legalizing marijuana will not only help those who are sick but will also increase states' revenue.

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Eshan M. Oklahoma

Rethinking the "War on Drugs"

Instead of just focusing on punishment, the "War on Drugs" should focus on eliminating demand which will reduce the jail population and put gangs a...

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Amaury M. Oklahoma

Support Music Programs

After-school music programs like El Sistema in OKC help students build a community.

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Melvin J. Oklahoma

Help Reduce the Homework Load

Students get too much homework, much of it meaningless.

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Madison R. & Aimee P. Oklahoma

Abortion Is Not The Way To Go

Abortion means that the natural rights of an unborn child are taken away. Adoption is always an option.

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Erin T., Milo P., & Nolia S. Oklahoma

The Problem with Immigration

Immigration is not being dealt with correctly.

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Grady D. & Ryan A. Oklahoma

The Case for Vaccinations

Mandatory vaccinations would greatly help our country.

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Juliana, Jenny, & Sarah Oklahoma

Racial Discrimination

There are many examples that show big differences in opportunities, especially between whites and blacks, in America.

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Ana C. Oklahoma

The College Debt Issue

College debt after graduation can greatly affect the lives of those who owe.

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Isabella T. Oklahoma

Save Our Schools

Public school funding is low and inconsistent because of varying property tax incomes.

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Brianna G. Oklahoma

Is College Worth It?

With the rising costs of college tuition, it's time to think about other forms of education.

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Rachel B. & Nicole W. Oklahoma

The Homework Debate

Consider that the amount of homework many kids receive can have negative effects on their psychological health.

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Tom Oklahoma

Discrimination

America still has a problem with racial and sexual orientation discrimination.

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Joseph H. Oklahoma

Improve Racial Equality

Police brutality has shown that we need to improve racial equality in America.

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Brooklyn Oklahoma

Illegal Immigration

Illegal immigration is an issue in this country and there are some suggestions to help the issue.

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Max F., Isabel B., & Thang N. Oklahoma

Assure the Safety and Future of Gay Citizens

Gay Americans are still the target of hate crimes.

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Tracy V. & Grace O. Oklahoma

The Death Penalty is Broken

This is a broken system and is cruel to those sentenced and to their families.

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Penelope G. & Rose S. Oklahoma

The Media Emphasizes the Police Brutality Controversy

We believe that the media is not helping the situation when it comes to reporting stories involving police brutality.

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Xander H. Oklahoma

Rethinking Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana should be legal in all states because it can help sick people and can provide extra revenue for the state.

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Evelyn H. & Kelly B. Oklahoma

Animals Deserve Protecting, too!

Some farm animals right here in America suffer from abuse and unsanitary conditions.

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Bella & Olivia Oklahoma

Police Brutality is Social Injustice

Our nation is torn apart by police brutality, but better police training and supporting Black Lives Matter can help.

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Graeme Oklahoma

The Seriousness of Nuclear Bombs

Nuclear weapons are a serious issue and these bombs have the ability to kill millions.

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Elizabeth W. Oklahoma

Animal Cruelty

Positive change needs to happen to stop animal cruelty.

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Lan N. & Lillian S. Oklahoma

Legalizing Medical Marijuana

People with serious diseases that cause immense pain should have access to something they know will help lessen it.

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Guillermo S., Alex O., & Ashwin I. Oklahoma

The Racial Profiling Epidemic

In our nation there are too many examples of racial profiling.

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Emily C. Oklahoma

Illegal Immigration

Deporting illegal immigrants separates children from their parents.

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Felix & Aeddon Oklahoma

Legalize Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana should be legalized, not ignored.

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Myles Oklahoma

Stop the Tobacco Industry

Tobacco industries lie to consumers and the government and tobacco products cause over 500,000 deaths a year.

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Isabel Oklahoma

Rethinking the Death Penalty

Please bring back justice the death penalty.

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Letters to the Next President 2.0 engaged and connected young people, aged 13-18, as they researched, wrote, and made media to voice their opinions on issues that mattered to them in the 2016 Presidential Election.

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