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Savannah H. California

Abortion

Many states are apply unfair restrictions making it harder for women to make their own decisions and get an abortion.

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Gabrielle D. California

Ocean Pollution

Ocean Pollution is a real problem and is caused in large part by agricultural run-offs. Something needs to be done to regulate or prevent agricultu...

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Cole W. California

Enviornmental Issues

The next president needs to address and adapt policy to protect the environment. The problem has been ignored and downplayed for too long. This is ...

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Caitlin H. California

Keep a Separation of Church and State

The First Amendment is arguably one of the most important amendments in the Constitution. This is not only because it guarantees our right to free ...

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Leila L. California

What About Planned Parenthood?

Planned Parenthood shouldn’t be defunded or neglected for the sake of women's rights, health, and personal medical decisions in the United States.

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Priya J. California

Foster Fraud System

There are so many things that go on behind the scene of the foster care system. People must be more aware. This letter is to address just a few of ...

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Richard Y California

Climate Changes

Over the last 100 years between 1906 to 2005, the Earth's average temperature has increased from 0.6 to 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.1 to 1.6° F) while t...

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Evelyn Z. California

Victim Blaming in Rape Culture

"What was she wearing?" "Was she drunk?" "Was she leading him on?" Victim blaming is a huge problem in today's society. It justifies sexual assault...

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Sarah S. California

The Wage Gap: Not just about Gender

The "80 cents to every white man's dollar" excludes women and men of other races.

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Jason L. California

Human Genetic Modification

As technology advances, so does our quest for morality and equality.

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Spencer T. California

Affirmative Action in Education

A letter concerning racial discrimination in the acceptance rate of Asian Americans into colleges and the idea of affirmative action.

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Kai S. California

Climate Change

We need to talk.

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Jack California

Gun Control

According to the CDC, nearly 33,000 Americans die each year from gun related violence. Sandy Hook Elementary School, San Bernardino, and Pulse Nig...

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Mattheus California

The Second Amendment

Any infringement upon this right would be detrimental to the American way.

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Emily California

Sexual Assault

Rape is sexual assault but not every act of sexual assault is rape. Sexual assault has been a major issue for years but the main reason it has beco...

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Monroe F. California

The Significant Impacts of Global Warming

As global temperatures rise, the stakes increase to make changes protecting us from the harmful effects of global warming.

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Rachel K. California

Minimum Wage Should Be a Living Wage

The current federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour. Thousands of workers work 40 hours a week and still live in poverty. It is almost impo...

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Layla A. California

Underpaid Teachers

Lower pay is lower appreciation!

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Brian X. California

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action should be changed so that it allows for true equality in America.

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Jessica N. California

Education System

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the United States is ranked as 14 in education in the world and 7,000 students drop out ...

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Sam P. California

Gun Control

These days crimes involving gun violence are increasing at an exponential rate. Everywhere you look a tragedy with guns involved has occurred. Scho...

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Rebekah D. California

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault victims are getting the short end of the stick.

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Lexi B. California

Letter To Next President

The drastic need for gun regulation.

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Ashlynn K. California

Violence and Racism

In this letter I intend to address some of the issues concerning violence and racism in our country, especially pertaining to recent shootings and ...

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Catherine V. California

The Mass Incarceration System

Why does America have only 5% of the world's population, yet 22% of the world's incarcerated population? It's time to end the idea that "being toug...

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Alisha P. California

college debt and its impact on American graduates

College debt has increased immensely over the past few years and nothing has been done to stop it.

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Tam L. California

Discrimination and Racial Bias in College Admissions Must Come to an End

Imagine being in trial for a crime and being found guilty, despite the substantial evidence pointing towards your innocence. This is the feeling th...

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Sam H. California

Addiction

Mandatory or readily available education about addiction is not only helpful but increasingly necessary.

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Misa N. California

Edward Snowden Should Be Pardoned

Edward Snowden revealed government immorality and protected the rights of the people, so he should be pardoned by the President.

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Annie S. California

Control Guns and Save Lives

The government should increase gun control to save thousands of lives.

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Grace H. California

Female Discrimination

Discrimination towards females in workplaces

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Rebecca C. California

Funding for Arts Programs

Arts programs in public schools provide a special experience for young people to branch out and explore new interests. The arts has become an impor...

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Charles C. California

Student Loans, how good Intentions became a 2 Trillion Dollar problem

I strongly believe that the future of this country will be significantly impacted by the way our government handles this national crisis and I tru...

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Natalie M. California

Supporting Our Troops and Veterans

We need to be investing more into the physical and mental health of those who spent years and years fighting for us, our rights and our freedom

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Ayla D. California

Black Lives Don't Matter to Lil Wayne

How does a movement about injustice against black people affect everyone in the nation?

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luist275 California

Immigrant Students

This letter helps to share my opinion on the way the immigrant student's education should be handled. It helps to voice my concerns on why low-inco...

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