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Sep 08 2024OPINION

Is America Losing Its Soul? Americans Weigh an Exodus Over Political Fears

Americans are leaving their country due to anxieties about the political climate, not for adventure. The question is whether they are justified or overreacting. Thousands of readers responded to a New York Times survey expressing frustration, fear, and disappointment with American politics. Many are

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Divine Right: A Dangerous Gospel of Violence and Extremism

At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was presented not just as a political leader, but as a divinely ordained warrior. This dangerous narrative, fueled by Christian nationalist rhetoric, positions Trump as a chosen figure battling against a demonic enemy. But is this a genuine expre

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

A School Shooting in Georgia: Reacting, Reflecting, and Rethinking

A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has left at least four dead and 30 injured, including a special education math teacher who survived after being shot in the foot and hip. While the shooter, believed to be as young as 14, is in custody, this tragedy raises many critical question

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Another School Shooting: Are We REALLY Doing Enough?

A 14-year-old boy tragically took the lives of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. This event, just another in a long line of school shootings, begs the question: how many more tragedies must occur before we truly address this issue? The US Secretary of Education, Mi

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Stray Bullet in a Classroom: Is School Really Safe?

A Bronx middle school teacher was struck by a stray bullet in his sixth-floor classroom, just a day before the new school year began. Jhairo Colon, a special education teacher, was setting up his classroom when he heard a pop and felt a sting. He didn't know what hit him at first, but then the pai

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Post Office Run Turns Nightmarish:A Hate Crime in Quincy

John Sullivan, a 78-year-old man, found himself facing serious consequences after a seemingly ordinary trip to the post office turned into a terrifying ordeal for an Asian American family. Imagine going about your day, only to be confronted with hateful words and violent threats. That's exactly wh

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Road Rage Gone Wrong: When Words Turn Violent and a Hate Crime Charges

A Quincy man, 78-year-old John Sullivan, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a shocking incident involving a confrontation with an Asian family. But what exactly happened, and what does this case tell us about hate crimes in our society? Imagine this: You're standing with your family outsid

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Paris Pays Tribute to Fallen Marathoner's Strength and Beauty

Rebecca Cheptegei was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in Kenya. In a tragic twist of fate, the world lost an incredible athlete last week. The Paris mayor has proposed naming a sports facility after this remarkable woman as a permanent reminder of her beauty, strength, and freedom.

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Sep 06 2024NEWS

School Shooting: Panic Button Saves Lives, But Does It Solve the Problem?

A new panic button system at Apalachee High School in Georgia is being hailed as a lifesaver after a shooting that left four dead and nine injured. The system, which alerts authorities and sends their location, was credited with helping police apprehend the suspect within six minutes. But does this

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Aug 27 2024CRIME

Harris's Path to Victory: Engaging with the Enemy on Crime

In the midst of the Democratic National Convention, Republican strategist Greg Strimple made a striking comment on Kamala Harris's campaign strategy. Strimple suggested that Harris should take a bold, unexpected approach to appeal to swing and independent voters, particularly in the contentious issu

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