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Language is more than just a tool of communication or a mode of art. It is the avenue of truth. That is why I write. Without language, without rhetoric, without discussion and debate and the intelligent discourse that is unique to mankind, truth would be

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues A call for healthcare for all Americans: 1 of 13

"I have no health insurance, no dental plan. When you walk into a doctor's office, the first thing they say is: How will you pay? What insurance do you have?' I have to go to the bank before I go to the doctor" (Pear 41-42). Over the past century, the American Health Care industry has gradually regressed from a state of pure...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-improvement: 4 of 31

Sometime around the age of eight, the docile and obedient nature of my young self began to give way to a persona that was more rebellious and outspoken. Due to some reason no longer known to me, I had begun to find myself energized by the ideals of such things as justice, or from a more pessimistic view point, self-interest....
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee: 3 of 18

"Every human being on this earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn't original sin. He's born with the tragedy that he has to grow up. That he has to leave the nest, the security, and go out to do battle. He has to lose everything that is lovely and fight for a new loveliness of his own making, and it's a tragedy. A lot of p...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Friendship: 7 of 38

A gigantic leech latched onto my heart and greedily drained my courage. I sagged and became an empty tank, defenseless, and just waiting to be swept away in a tide of cowardice and panic. After almost a year of open warfare between two groups of first graders, mine's and Miguel's, defeat seemed inevitable for us. In every ba...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Summer memories: 11 of 59

Life seemed an eternity of blitz and chaos in Hang Zhou, China. I stood overwhelmed as I took in the city around me. The fatigue of cramped travel, the pent up package of unopened emotions boiling in my stomach, it was enough. For a moment, I felt like I had crossed the threshold of insanity. No more could I deflect the bust...
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Why free speech is the root of all freedom: 2 of 10

Democratic society is dependent on a multitude of necessary conditions. Governments must be ruled by the people as well as for the people. Yet neither of the critical pillars of liberalism can be fulfilled without the integral rights inscribed in our First Amendment. These rights, including freedom of speech, assembly, relig...
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American An overview of the original New England colonies: 1 of 4

The early history of America is obviously filled with numerous people, places, and events. Reading and understanding early and colonial America would be impossible if one tried to master all of these factoids. For purposes of common knowledge, test taking, or personal satisfaction, comprehension of the most important parts o...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Commentary: How presidential primaries ruin US elections: 2 of 7

Presidential primaries are a system as deeply embedded in our nation's political framework as any part of American society. Yet as entrenched and as habitual as our practices often are, there comes a time when we must dare to challenge the status quo, when we must examine our habits and weigh them on the scale of justice. Th...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: The cold, hard facts: 15 of 47

Ruddiman, William, F. 2005. How did Humans First Alter Global Climate. Scientific America, March, 2005. Summary Both scientific consensus and public perception accept that global warming, or the rise in levels of heat trapping gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane, began in the industrial era with such inventions as coal...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Campaign finance reform: Restricting political donations: 5 of 10

America is both the womb and the heart of modern democracy. In 1789 our founders set out with the purpose of establishing a government for the people and by the people, a government guided by the illuminating lights of equality and freedom. Democratic decisions were to be made by the voice of all Americans speaking in unison...