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Devon Ohio

Changing Lives Of Children In the Community.

Helping children in the community fall into sports, and after school programs so that they succeed instead of falling into the streets.

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Hunter Ohio

A Simple Hug After So Long

The Drug Court system of America may help addicts recover, but not everyone has the same care. There has to be a change.

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Hannah L. Ohio

Immigration

Everyone should live and stay in the U.S. if they choose to do so.

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Caroline Ohio

Changing the ways we work for the future

I think that the education system in America is terrible and unfair. I think we should change what we are learning, how long we are going to school...

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Alexis A. Ohio

Decrease Health Care Costs

People are struggling to afford healthcare, specifically, those who are not able to get cured or those who are prescribed medication who cannot aff...

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lyla a. Ohio

Transgenders Matter

my letter is about insurance not covering the transgender sex change surgery or anything to do with the transgender transition because they look at...

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Greg B. Ohio

Student loan debt

If we want to have a strong economy and well educated children then we need to fix the prices of college and adjust the amount of debt that it caus...

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Jordan K. Ohio

Together we can stop bullying!

There are ways we can end bullying and the President can help.

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Devin D. Ohio

Too Much Debt

People are going too far into debt.

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adam Ohio

Effects of Standardized Testing

standardized testing really hurts the students of public schools in america

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Kyler Ohio

Letter to the President

My letter to the next president.

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Adam J. Ohio

World problem

Hunger is a big deal that should not happen and needs to be worked on. There should be no reason for hunger. If there are people with billions of d...

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Jocelyn C. Ohio

Lower Drinking Age

The drinking age needs to be lowered because lowering the drinking age will stimulate the economy, reduce crime rates, and protect teens.

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Abe C. Ohio

Criminals Will not Follow Gun Laws, what will everyone else do

Criminals in the USA have murdered, and killed many times over, but sometimes they can be stopped by guns as well as it can be started. New gun law...

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Katie H. Ohio

Illegal Immigration

Illegal Immigration is a big problem.

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Jake Ohio

Gun control

I think that gun control should be changed by having a more strict background checks and to change how easy it is to get guns

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megan Ohio

End Standardized Testing

This is about ending standardized testing or changing the requirements. Standardized testing is not necessary.

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Rachel F. Ohio

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice system needs to be changed to be fair and reduce taxes.

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Dasha F. Ohio

Is Abortion Ok?

Abortion is not ok because it's murder of a child, who has the potential to change our world.

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Kevin Ohio

Police Brutality and Prisons

My letter is about how police brutality is getting out of hand and how prisons are starting to get overcrowded.

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Sophie Ohio

Gun Control

There are too many shootings and they can be prevented with more awareness and restrictions.

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Azara Ohio

Abortion Rights

Abortion should be free under any insurance because women should have the right to decide what happens with their bodies.

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Michaela T. Ohio

No Homework!

Students don't have time to work outside of class; no more homework!

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Alyssa C. Ohio

Medical Debt

Medical debt is a major issue in the United States. It has made some people to go bankrupt and lose their homes.

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Gavin Ohio

Homelessness

How do you do? I chose this topic because I've seen numerous people experiencing homelessness.

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matt c. Ohio

The drinking age should be lowered in the US!

Once we're 18, we're adults and can fight for the military, but not have a drink? Unfair!

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Jack K. Ohio

Animal Abuse

Animals should have the same rights as humans, they should have the same rights because they can think for themselves and can make their own decis...

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Jessica Ohio

How Video Games Are Helpful

A lot of people think that video games are useless and shouldn't be played because they think people are wasting their time, but video games can be...

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Mollie Ohio

Retakes and Redos

Redos and Retakes on homework and tests are hurting to students that are going to college.

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Madisen F. Ohio

Too Much Stress, Stop State Tests

State testing needs to be banned! Standardized tests put too much stress on students who need to be focusing on school work and not these tests.

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Mai R. Ohio

Free/Reduced Meals

A formal letter to the Future President on the issues of School Meals.

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Cameron Ohio

The Issues Of The American Education System

Students struggle, and get worse every year in our current education program. My letter adresses my concerns with the current system in our country...

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Peyton M. Ohio

Gun Control

Why Is The Basic Firearm Viewed Only For Murder? Follow the Document Provided and find where you stand.

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Kaci M. Ohio

Abortion should be legal.

Abortion should be legal because it could safeguard a female's health, and it gives them a sense of control over their own bodies. Illegal abortion...

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Sean L. Ohio

Gun Control

Gun control needs to be controlled more heavily.

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Michael Ohio

Legalization

Marijuana legalization is a very large step to educating people about the reality of life.

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Iyanna Ohio

Black Lives Matter

African Americans today are dying as a consequence at the hands of some police officers for minor things.

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Mitchell Ohio

Legalization Of Marijuana

My letter about how legalization of marijuana can positively impact our country

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Tanner M. Ohio

No More Homework

Homework is just too much to deal with these days. It takes time away from being a kid, having family time, and just doing what you want to do.

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Brandon G. Ohio

How Big Is Too Big?

The obesity problem is getting out of control. What can we do as a nation to change it?

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Logan Ohio

Struggle of being a student in 2016

To fix education for the greater good of our country. Kids need better education.

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Austin S. Ohio

Terrible Testing

There is too much testing in America; it's stressing students to the max!

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Ryan O. Ohio

Reforming Schools

The public schooling in America needs to change because it is not effective and has many flaws, such as homework for a lot of students and also no...

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Austin A. Ohio

Overcrowded Prisons

We are overcrowding prisons and it very bad for the prisoners and society.

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Austin B. Ohio

Gun saftey

Gun safety is important to American lives.

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Alaunah F. Ohio

Help for Low Income Families

We need to raise minimum wage, so it can help low income families.

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maddie Ohio

Not ready yet?

Who has the right to tell women what they can and can not do ? The law? Or women ourselves?

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Skylar P. Ohio

Is Testing On Animals Beneficial?

Animal testing is not beneficial for anyone except big, rich companies.

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curtis Ohio

Shooting Down Gun Control and Saving Innocent Lives

Guns aren't a bad thing. Keeping gun rights is important and understanding why is even more important. People need to know what good things firearm...

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Grace H. Ohio

Raise the Wage

The federal minimum wage needs to be raised in order for US citizens to prosper and have a more fulfilling life.

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Jenna F. Ohio

The drinking age should be raised!

Underage drinking is dangerous and can cause terrible accidents. Those who drink should be old enough to understand the consequences of being under...

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Chase Z. Ohio

We Owe Too Much Money

The U.S. government is in debt to foreign countries. College students and graduates suffer from debt in the U.S.

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Preston Ohio

Does the mass media control you?

The media is not the only thing persuading you, or is it?

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Olivia Ohio

Standardized Testing

Testing doesn't show everyone's strengths, it shows everyone's weaknesses.

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Mariah Ohio

Welfare and Military Spending

How we can cut welfare spending and put it towards growing our military.

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Keiara Ohio

Protect us

My letter about how we have to protect black Americans and get people to help out others around from the whole world. We should have justic like ev...

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Nick D. Ohio

Abortion

Abortion must change because it takes aways babies basic rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also affects people's emotions.

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Carl Ohio

feeding our children's mind

Our children need education to survive, children need to know what to do in the real world when they become adults

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Jeremy C. Ohio

Gun Control

Keeping gun control the same

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Will B. Ohio

An Illegal Plant?

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...

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Jonni Ohio

Heal The Broken

This is my personal story , i hope you take this seriously and try to make a change

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Amber W. Ohio

Children Shouldn't Live Out in the Cold

Children shouldn't live out in the cold because their bodies are still developing. Our voices need to be heard because these children need food and...

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Jon Ohio

Broken education

students are not getting the education they need to succeed and will lead to our countries downfall.

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Max W. Ohio

We should Legalize Marijuana

The US should legalize marijuana.

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Tyler Ohio

School Lunches

I want schools everywhere to have free lunches for the people who need it.

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Annie D. Ohio

Schools Are Over Tested

Standardized tests do not measure a child's true intelligence. They prevent children from real life experiences and any fun in school.

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Alex F. Ohio

No Ban On Firearms

Guns play a role in citizens lives everyday from protection, hunting, and sport; therefore, putting a ban on guns will remove the right to bear arms.

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Mikey F. Ohio

Abortion

Abortion needs to change because there are different ways you could handle a unwanted baby and this is practically murder.

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Kate S. Ohio

Shut Out Drug Use in Sports

Drug use in sports should be illegal because it is a bad thing for little kids and younger generations to see. Also, it shows that cheating is oka...

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Cole Ohio

Strengthen our Students

The US school system needs to be changed because students are not motivated to come to school to learn about things they don't care about. If stude...

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Jerry Ohio

Stonemasonry inequality

The inequality in the construction trade is troubling!

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Pierce H. Ohio

Putting An End To Death Penalty

The government should not have the right to kill anyone in this country. The people that harm others should get a punishment not a "way out".

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Allie C. Ohio

Do Students Take Too Many State Tests?

Students take so many state tests that it stresses them out and makes it hard for them to be children.

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AJ K. Ohio

Don't Let Parents Struggle

I want to increase the income for single parent families who are struggling to take care of there kids because of their small incomes. This is very...

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Ethan H. Ohio

My Friends are Dying

I have buried twelve of my bestest friends. I am only 15 years old. Gang violence is out of control and it has to stop. This is my plea to save the...

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Nik Ohio

Gun Control

Gun control affects the wrong people in America. It disarms citizens and keep them from defending themselves. More gun control laws in America sh...

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Meghan S. Ohio

No More Standardized Testing

Standardized testing has bad effects on students.

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Keenan Ohio

Poverty Across The World

Poverty is a problem in the world today. So many people die from starvation in the world.

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Dayshawn Ohio

Unfair Lives of Black Men

Black men must be treated fairly.

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Kelsey Ohio

higher education

Students and families aren't able to afford education because of how expensive it is.

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Travis Ohio

The immigrant crisis

We have unsecure borders which does not protect us against drugs and criminals.

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Cj M. Ohio

Gun Control laws

We need to stop all the killing and try to stop people from carrying guns and stop all the crimes that involve guns.

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Sam Ohio

Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana Legalization

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Tyler C. Ohio

Ban Homework!

Students get too much homework, and it's affecting their grades and stress levels. Students go to school for 6-8 hours a day and then get 1-4 hours...

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Owen P. Ohio

Safe Places For LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth

The amount of safe places or homeless shelters dedicated to those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, etc., is very low. These chi...

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Jake A. Ohio

National Security

We can“t protect our own country if we pour money into other countries and wars.

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Ronnie W. Ohio

Fight For Better Education

Education should move away from standardized testing. America, compared to other countries, has a poor educational system.

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Keanen Ohio

Fix The School System

My story is about how school days should be shorter, we should have no homework. We should just have time to be kids.

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bella s. Ohio

Veterans Matter

Veterans make up a large part of the homeless population and are not getting the help they deserve from the government and military. In honor of my...

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Andrea Ohio

The legalization of marijuana

The legalization of marijuana and its effect on the United States is a huge issue in our society.

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Lillian Ohio

The Voice of the Muted

The voice of a person with dyslexia.What needs to change and what needs to happen to help people with dyslexia.

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Katie Ohio

The Impact of Medical Debt

This essay shows how people are struggling with medical debt today. They have very little money and most of them don't have the money to support t...

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Alex T. Ohio

Take down poverty

Poverty needs to change around the country, people in poverty need to have better opportunities and better jobs

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Jared Ohio

No Gun Control

should guns be regulated? If so there could be big consequences.

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Cory T. Ohio

Gun Laws

Guns being restricted not taken away.

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Nick Ohio

Better Our Future, add FUN to School

Students are dropping out of school due to lack of education. This is a call to action for the president to make sure that all schools add FUN to t...

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trent s. Ohio

Public schools

We need to improve our public schools.

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Colin B. Ohio

Change Education For The Better!!!!

Education needs a fix-up. These kids all around the World, THEY ARE OUR NEXT GENERATION!!!!! We need to see what is wrong with education and fix it...

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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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