In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,†a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this […]
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Exploring the Parental Notification Law Adjusted for Minors Seeking Abortion In this day and age, with all the varying political perspectives and changing policies, it is important to take a step back and examine where we were in comparison to where we are today. A particularly highly debated topic, the laws around abortion have been something
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Self-esteem is a reflection of one’s self-worth. It involves their beliefs about themselves and their emotional responses to those beliefs. It is important to pay attention to self-esteem because it has a huge impact on our lives. People with high self-esteem have an easier time handling things such as stress and anxiety. Having low self-esteem
The thirteenth of this month marked the first time that a large-scale Juneteenth celebration was held at the White House. Following President Joe Biden’s signing Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday two years ago, this year’s holiday was celebrated on the White House’s South Lawn with song, dance, and sentimental speech. The celebration featured
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As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and the days stretch luxuriously, we find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary celestial event that has held humanity in awe since time immemorial—the summer solstice. This captivating phenomenon, occurring annually around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the pinnacle of the sun’s journey, when
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In the past, people who were romantically involved with the same sex were either kicked out of public places or even locked up because it was illegal. Even if they had a sick partner, they could not advocate for them when in need of medical attention. June is Pride Month, which is intended to honor
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Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey of cannabis? This plant has been around for centuries, used for medicinal and recreational purposes across the globe. However, it has also been the subject of controversy, and its legality has been questioned for just as long. In recent years, a growing movement has emerged
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Everyone is a sucker for cute baby videos. We love watching babies walk for the first time or make a sassy remark to their parents. There’s something magical and heartwarming watching those same children grow from babies to adults. But does every piece of their growth to adulthood need to be documented on social media?
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I can imagine that truly appreciating each of the sacrifices my parents have made for my sister and me over the years could take an entire lifetime. Nonetheless, to celebrate Father’s Day, I want to share a “thank you” to my dad. In doing so, I’d like to start by saying I’ve always considered my dad
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It’s common knowledge among the thinking crowd—a class that seems to shrink more and more each day—that there is a significant overlap between the Republican Party and American racism. American racism, of course, is much too prolific to be pigeonholed into a singular category of any kind. It is a far greater, craftier, and more
