Our video was written and produced last spring in conjunction with KQED's #whatsmyissue video campaign. It's time to insure equitable funding in ou...
An examination of how safe it is to hold our nuclear weapons in another country.
Teens and Depression
There are many important issues involving our country currently. So why don't we work together and solve these issues one at a time.
Our current president allows many refugee's into our country, which has been proven to be linked to many terrorist attacks, imposing increased harm...
Black Lives Matter
A recent protest has been started in the field of sports, and it's involving athletes kneeling during the National Anthem. Everyone has the right t...
Proposing the idea of a class for high school students that will help reduce College debt.
This letter is about violence and danger.
I think that homelessness is a big issue that people choose not to focus on because if you look around you in the streets you are likely to see a h...
Why do citizens of America get so relentless on proving racism and sexism with the campaigns of “Black Lives Matter” or “He for She” when they negl...
I believe that health insurance is a very expensive product that should be changed in the future.
The justice system isn't wrong the cops are.
Abortion is getting out of hand and must be stopped. The president needs to make abortion illegal in all 50 states.
I strongly disagree with abortion and I think it should be illegal
College athletes are some of the hardest workers on their college campus, but do they really deserve to be paid?
A letter to you, from yours truely
Letter to the president
America needs to stop with people going against police because the media portrays them as a bunch of racist idiots who care about nothing except th...
The amount of gun related deaths in the United States is undeniable. There has been about 30,000 gun related deaths per year.
People are entitled to not stand for the national anthem as a peaceful, effective protest against racial inequality and police brutality.
Girls get insulted by comments like "You can't do that you're a girl", "Like a girl", "Not lady like"
America's space program, NASA, is having a mission to both Venus and Mars in the next decade or two and they need to be funded more than they do no...
Bring awareness of LGBT discrimination.
Guns are a big problem that corrupts the U.S. today. They are the result of many deaths and injuries of innocent lives. In order to change this, we...
prescription drugs can help and heal, but other times it also can hurt someone if it’s not prescribed to that person. For example someone with can...
The income gap in America is too large, and the government is not doing enough to prevent income inequality. I would like to see everyone being tre...
We must stop gun violence, because many people get killed from guns.
Beginning to understand how the War on Drugs is affecting everyday lives of those around us, is step one
Abortions should be very restricted and only for a few decsionsions
Immigrants should be able to stay in the US if they meet certain requirements.
As our future president, you should help prevent domestic violence by raising awareness and creating more safe homes for domestic violence victims.
The wage gap in America is an on going issue that has made it hard for women to have equal pay to a man. Women earn about .78$ for every dollar a ...
I want to express my issues and thoughts on our gun rights
My letter is about how African-Americans are treated different throughout the law system.
Reasons why the President must make college free.
Littering is a hurtful thing to mammals in the oceans
School lunches
It is hard to believe why many Americans believe in pro-choice values.
So many jobs go unfilled because Americans are not qualified for them. At a time when there is a seismic shift in our economy, people need ways to...
I am going to tell you why you should start worrying about the drug cartels that are going on in the United States.
People should be educated about how to keep themselves healthy, and helped to make healthy choices.
This piece talks about the problems of over fishing striped bass and how only federal laws can help stop the species from going extinct.
Gun violence has become one of the main issues in the United States which is why the future president needs to take action before it gets too late.
Drug abuse is a major problem in this country, and it must be addressed immediately.
My family has a difficult time earning a living and paying bills
I have written this to discuss the issue of sexual assault, and the aid and justice (or lack thereof) that is given to the victims.
A letter about increasing violence in our country.
Veterans have been dishonorably discharged for undiagnosed PTSD. Meaning they will not receive the rest of their payment and health care they right...
It's time to start focusing on the terrorism problems that matter most...in our own country.
Enough is enough.
Have you ever seen an ad on the TV where animals are really sad looking because they are abused? Well, animals are abused more than anyone thinks. ...
If our future president enforces a strict gun control policy, the only guns that will remain will be illegal and held by dangerous people who do no...
Make tuition affordable to allow lower and middle class students to receive a degree without accumulating such burdensome debt.
More than half of the American population aren't able to afford the college expense rates today.
Islamophobia is a huge issue that our country is facing today. ISIS will never be made up of Muslims.
The federal minimum wage needs to be raised in order for US citizens to prosper and have a more fulfilling life.
End the practice of animal captivity for entertainment.
Women do not have the same rights as men when it comes to jobs. This is an ongoing problem that needs to be stopped.
Coal mines and gun control
Claim : When you finish reading this letter you WILL be convinced that illegal immigration is great for our country.
In any minute, any animal is being tortured. Many people don’t understand that dogs are like humans, they feel the same pain as us. We can stop ani...
This letter to the president is that common core, does it help our country?We all know that adults want good for the next generation, but does comm...
Student loans should be lowered in order for people to be better financially.
Poverty is a problem in the world today. So many people die from starvation in the world.
Gang violence needs to be stopped in the United States.
America is a country where we are allowed to make our own desicions. So why are women getting opinions about what's right or wrong?
The killing of many officers and the respect for them is a problem that needs to be solved.
Part-time employees don't get pay overtime unless you work 40 hrs or more.
Susan was her name, and it wasn't what you think. She died on the inside. Abortion is a very heavy matter for people who get it, and if they don't ...
Developing Adequate Rights and Care for United States Army Veterans
War is bad, and together we must stop it.
What can we do to better the quality of schools in our country?
I can give several reasons out of a billion bullying is effective to individuals like us. I causes self harms, depression, and lack of self love.
Child abuse has been a serious issue for many years.
Everyday about 5,760 children are being given up or put in foster care and orphanages . So clearly things aren't getting better . There are way to...
Dear future President, I am an 8th grader at a local school in Cleveland. We as a citizen of the United States of America should have the righ...
Every year 100 million animals are killed in labs.
This is a five paragraph letter concerning the rights and policy of transgender people and using the restroom they identify with.
Global Warming is a problem that is being overlooked
Even though the amount of smoking has gone down considerably recently, it is still a major problem for people in the U.S. and all around the world,...
Dear Next President: The United States plays a substantial role in the percentage of carbon emissions worldwide. Will your presidency seek to take ...
Many people in the middle and lower class are unable to afford a higher education. Please help more US citizens get the education they deserve.
The United States government needs to understand how immigration policy affects more than just the individual.
Citizens should have legal authority to own a firearm.
Women should be allowed to have an equal right to men.
The health of the environment is essential to human life. With the polluting, inefficient energy that powers the U.S., we are not helping. We need ...
So you're telling me that a plant that has plenty of health benefits and can bring in lots of money for the government is illegal? Future President...
Bryce Makau Dear Mr. Trump My parents left South Africa to relocate here in the United States. They left for better opportunities and a brighter fu...
It is vital that the tax rate is reduced on businesses.
What I believe about the next president.
The cost of a higher education is getting out of hand. People today are still struggling to pay their college debt years after graduating. Isn't co...
The next generation will never be able to succeed as college tuition is the highest it's ever been.
Our country is dividing ourselves into groups rather than working together to fix our problems. I do not want to you tolerate me, I want you to acc...
My letter is about immigration in the United States.
The thoughts of a current highschool junior about the status of education in this country.
Mental health is an issue that seems to be taken lightly by the majority of the people that make up this country. From being mistreated and misunde...
