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Sep 28 2025OPINION

A Scary Day at School: When Parents Fear Leaving Their Kids

In Portland, Maine, a regular school morning turned into a nightmare. A parent was taken away by ICE right in front of their child's school. This happened on the school's access road, where kids, parents, and teachers all saw it. It was a shock to everyone, especially the kids. After this happened,

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Sep 26 2025OPINION

Celebrities and Free Speech: Do They Really Matter?

In September, a late-night TV host named Jimmy Kimmel got into hot water for a comment he made about someone named Charlie Kirk. The comment wasn't that big of a deal, but it upset President Donald Trump so much that the head of the Federal Communications Commission threatened ABC, the network that

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Sep 23 2025OPINION

Judges and Crime: What's at Stake in the Upcoming Election?

A recent case has put a spotlight on the city's judicial system and the impact of mayoral appointments. Cornell Neilly, known as the "Burberry Bandit, " is a repeat offender with 34 prior arrests. He was recently caught robbing five more banks while on parole for a previous bank robbery. Despite thi

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Sep 07 2025OPINION

Political Cartoons: Vaccines, Epstein, and Chicago

In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Take the Senate Finance Committee, for example. They had a big meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The topic? Vaccines and the chaos at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some Republican senators

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Sep 04 2025OPINION

Young People and the Law: A Step Backwards?

Young people in major cities are being viewed with unnecessary fear and suspicion. This is not a good way to handle youth crime. It is important to remember that young people are still developing. They should not be treated as adults in the legal system. The idea of using the National Guard to cont

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Sep 04 2025OPINION

The Rise of Victimhood Culture: A Dangerous Trend

In today's America, being a victim has become a powerful tool. It can justify actions that would otherwise be unacceptable. Take the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Instead of facing criticism, Mangione was turned into a folk hero in a musical c

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Sep 03 2025OPINION

New York's Traffic Nightmare: Can Driverless Cars Help or Hurt?

New York City is thinking about letting driverless cars, like those from Waymo, hit the streets. Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, has already started testing its electric Jaguars in the city. But there's a catch: a person has to be in the driver's seat because of state law

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Aug 08 2025OPINION

Honoring the Brave: The True Meaning of the Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is more than just a medal. It's a symbol of sacrifice and courage. It's given to those who have been wounded or killed in battle. Or while being held as prisoners of war. This day, Purple Heart Day, is all about remembering these heroes. Bob Martin, a veteran and three-time Purple

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Aug 03 2025OPINION

Science: The Universal Language Beyond Earth

Imagine meeting beings from another planet. What would we talk about? Science, probably. It's the one thing that connects all life, no matter where it is in the universe. Human concerns like politics or social issues might not even make sense to them. They'd likely admire their own versions of great

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Aug 01 2025OPINION

Why America Should Embrace a Digital Dollar

The world is moving towards digital money. China and Europe are already making big moves with their digital currencies. Yet, some in the U. S. are resisting the idea of a digital dollar. This hesitation could cost Americans a lot of money and privacy. Right now, private companies handle most digita

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