The topic of transgender women in women’s sports has caused a lot of debate. People on both sides want what they believe is fair. In my opinion, transgender women should not compete in women’s sports because it can affect fair competition. Many people believe transgender women should be allowed to...
I was unaware I was autistic until I was an adult. In school, I never had accommodations because of the lack of that diagnosis. When I was discouraged about a certain assignment, I didn’t get help; I got motivation, and that can be good, but only to a point. I...
When you go onto social media, there is a very good chance you are going to see someone posting their political views on something, whether it be about abortion or LGBT. It is bound to start an argument, and that is what platforms like Facebook and Twitter need to moderate....
Many teens today are not reading books as much as previous generations. In my opinion, technology is the biggest reason because phones, social media, and video games grab their attention more quickly than books, which I agree with, as I would rather be on my phone than read a book....
Politics affects many parts of our lives, including education, jobs, and healthcare. Even if young people cannot vote yet, political decisions will affect their future. I believe every young person should learn the basics of politics so they know what their future will look like. Some people think politics is...
The past few years have not been kind to people within the LGBT community in the United States, specifically transgender athletes. Right-leaning politicians and the ongoing culture war have unfortunately made the existence of trans athletes a target. This has only been made worse by the Trump administration, which has...
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