The story of civil unrest in America is one of persistence. It is a story of long, slow, unflagging battle waged against the powers of persecution. Generation after generation finds themselves fighting for the same causes and celebrating each small victory along the stony road to the final, ultimate victory. The underserved, underrepresented masses of …
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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Is it better to be loved or feared? One is an oath of unfettered promises, bound yet unbound Uttered by the lips of my precious, crowned and resound Like the foremast of my sailing ship of reveries– daydreams Giving direction to my phantoms of serenity and a perishment of happiness The other is a crow, …
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 …
Since the very beginning of Muriel Bowser’s eight years as the mayor of Washington, D.C., she and the city council have failed to consistently see eye to eye on policy measures and administrative decisions concerning accountability, crime, and the way crime should be policed. This disunity stems from fundamental differences between Bowser’s and the council’s …
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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 …
Pride Month is incredibly important. However, it is especially important in Washington, D.C., where it’s known for having a strong and prominent LGBTQ+ community. As of 2021, there are over 200,000 LGBTQ+ people living in D.C. However, these people didn’t show up out of nowhere. The LGBTQ+ community has a long history in D.C., with …
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 …
Juneteenth marks the day when Black Texans celebrated the emancipation of slavery. The celebration has spread throughout the country, and every year, there are events such as festivals, concerts, and parades to celebrate the liberation of Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden–inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020–commemorated Juneteenth as a federal holiday. …
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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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