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Kelsey W. California

Stop Labeling!

I believe that in order for our country to efficiently solve problems and create a better country for ourselves and future generations, we need to ...

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Caroline M. California

Gun Control: It Cannot Wait

This letter addresses the need for stricter gun control in the US to ensure the safety American citizens deserve.

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Anna C. California

Abortion

Why abortion should be a personal decision.

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Hazel B. California

America's Childhood Obesity Epidemic

This letter serves to raise awareness for the often overlooked major health concern of childhood obesity. It discusses the negative impacts of obes...

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bella T. California

Women are Equal

This letter discusses the matter that people should treat women the way they want to be treated - equally and respected.

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Leila California

R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women

The Gender Inequality is holding back America's progression.

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Emma Johnson California

Homelessness in the United States

Homelessness is an extremely prevalent issue that will only continue to grow if not addressed immediately.

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Mia C. California

Don't Forget About the People Who Didn't Give You Money

Those who may not be the most politically or financially in your campaign due to poverty are the ones who need your help and advocacy the most.

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Maggie M. California

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking is still a prevalent issue in American society that we need to address.

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Abigail K. California

Good Behavior: An Expectation, Not Something to be Rewarded

Prisoners being released early from prison for violent or harmful offenses is a serious problem in our justice system, especially when many people ...

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Roxy C. California

From a student

Helping to end rape and campus rape around the United States

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Lux F. California

The Homeless Community Needs Your Help

Change has to be made in order to help and reduce the increasing population of people who are homeless in the United States.

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Clara N. California

Please, just listen to each other.

There's an automatic barrier that stands between political parties, and it ultimately hinders us from having the crucial conversations that matter ...

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Rose S. California

Putting an End to Gun Violence

We need to stop the mass amounts of violence caused by guns every year. In order to limit the amount of gun violence in this country we need to reg...

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Catherine B. California

Defining the Supreme Court and the Nation, for Years to Come

The next president has a crucial influence on the future of the Supreme Court, which significantly affects the functioning of our entire country. T...

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Maddie California

Seizure First Aid Education

Epilespy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. 1 out of every 26 people in the United States will have a seizure during their lifetime. ...

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Hannah L. California

Women's Rights are Human Rights

Defunding Planned Parenthood would not only affect a woman's choice to abort, but it would affect the many other educational programs that Planned ...

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Elizabeth E. California

Promotion of Women in Computer Science

It's no secret that there is a huge gender gap in STEM-related jobs, one being computer science. There needs to be more promotion for women and gir...

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Rami P. California

Gender Equality

Violence against women, the wage gap, and the lack of abortion rights are issues that need to be solved to bring the US closer to gender equality.

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Cara O. California

America's Health

This letter addresses America's current health state and the growth of GMOs.

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Sarah L California

Increase Global Environmental Awareness

Planet Earth is greater than the United States alone; how can we support the global effort to take care of our globe?

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Alexandra V. California

Climate Change: An Issue Beyond This Generation

The effect of climate change is exceedingly evident in today’s world, yet some politicians and citizens choose to ignore these detrimental changes....

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gabrielle g. California

Standing Up For Israel

The Importance of the US-Israel Relationship

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Rocky L. California

Gun Control

Gun control is a very complicated issue because although gun violence is a huge problem, banning guns might not be the fix.

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Caelan J. California

Immigration is Embedded in American History

Issues of immigration have become much more persistent and prominent over the last decade, specifically in this election cycle, and are, in part, d...

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Jordan T. California

The Necessity of Gun Control

Mass shootings in America happen too frequently and the process of purchasing these deadly fire arms is all too easy. Other countries with control...

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Ellie F. California

Fighting Against True Evil: The Need For a Global Crusade Against Climate Change

In politics, it is rare to find an issue that transcends the differences among cultures globally; however, climate change truly is a universal evil...

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Caroline C. California

Gun Violence Needs to Stop

Gun violence in the United States is an extremely important issue and action needs to be taken in order to save people's lives.

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Corrie P. California

Gun Control

Legal reform needs to be implemented regarding gun control in order to help Americans feel safe in their own country and ease their fears of gun vi...

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Emma K. California

America's Broken Healthcare System: There is a solution

Millions of Americans do not have access to healthcare, which is simply not acceptable. America should follow by example of every other Western ind...

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Amanda Y. California

Breaking Inequality

This letter addresses the issue of wealth inequality in America and how it affects many other problems that face our country. My belief is that the...

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Katerina J. California

Gun Control and its Importance in American Society

This letter serves to question our government and their role in promoting a safe environment. It questions whether our government's job is to prote...

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Annemarie D. California

Environmental Education

Climate change, as well as other environmental issues, need to be solved for ourselves and for the future by educating people about their impact on...

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Lily L. California

Gender Equality

This letter challenges the future president to break down gender barriers, and to help women in their journey for equality.

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Kate P. California

It's About Time

A letter from a frustrated young woman demanding social and political equality for an entire gender that has been trampled on since the dawn of civ...

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Lili B. California

Education for a Healthy, Respectful Manhood, to End Violence Against Women by Lili Bernstein

Educating men and boys on a respectful, healthy manhood

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Kendall R. California

Paid Maternity Leave, or the lack thereof.

Though we claim to be a progressive country especially in our treatment of women, we are one of the few countries in the world that does not mandat...

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Bridget M. California

Gun Control

Gun control has become an increasingly prevalent issue in our country in the last few decades, especially since mass shootings occur more in the Un...

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Lily L. California

Abortion

This letter addresses the issue of abortion, and expresses my opinion that it should be a woman's choice and should therefore be legal.

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Madeleine O. California

Increase the gap between church and state

The motion to outlaw abortion and defund planned parenthood because of religious beliefs is unconstitutional and intolerant.

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Isabel G. California

Homelessness in America

The next president of the United States needs to address our nation's flawed mental health system to help the mentally disabled get back on their f...

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Kyra California

"Radical" Feminism; "Radical" Gender Equality

The word "feminism" has for generations possessed a negative connotation, commonly considered a term coined for radical, man-haters, who opt to "bu...

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Sydney G. California

The Right to An Abortion Is Not a Matter of Question

As a young woman in this country, I feel very strongly that the right to an abortion is a fundamental right of women everywhere, and should not eve...

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Kayleigh M. California

Women Deserve Equality

This letter discusses the importance of women's rights and equality in the work force.

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Julie H. California

Advocacy for Autistic Adults

A letter from a sister of an autistic adult urging the next President to address the lack of quality care and support for millions of developmental...

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Olivia H. California

Maintain the Progress Made for LGBTQ+ Rights

A letter about the progress made to benefit the LGBTQ+ community during President Obama's leadership and about the progress still needed to be made...

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Juliana C. California

Battling Voting Restrictions in the U.S.

It's been almost 150 years since the 15th Amendment was passed. Why are we still fighting disenfranchisement in 14 states?

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Khloe G. California

Climate Change and Global Warming

This biggest issue affecting our nation today is climate change and global warming. We need to take drastic measures to reduce the pollution we emi...

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Claire C. California

Safety First

It is finally time that the American government prioritize the safety and security of all individuals by reevaluating the 2nd Amendment and revisin...

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Paulina C. California

Climate Change

Climate Change is an increasingly prevalent issue, both within the US and globally. Without immediate action, global warming will wreak unchecked d...

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Caitlin W. California

A Woman's Right

Women should possess basic rights such as the right to choose and the right to equal pay. Giving rights to women is giving protection to women, som...

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Aliza W. California

The Safety of the U.S. in Terms of Foreign Affairs and ISIS

This is a letter from a young citizen who is concerned for her safety and the safety of the world. This letter focuses on each candidates plans for...

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Claire M. California

Keep Abortion Safe and Legal

Roe v. Wade should be defended by whoever takes the Oval Office.

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Elissa M. California

The Importance of Public Healthcare Organizations

Closing down public healthcare centers, such as Planned Parenthood, is a disservice to millions of Americans.

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Lily O. California

Put an End to Gun Violence

It is sickening to me that today, waking up to the news of a shooting is routine. Innocent civilians are being killed left and right. We need to ad...

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Malaika N. California

Racism and Crime and Safety

There are human rights everyone is born with, yet many people live their lives without them because of the color of their skin. Everyone deserves t...

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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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