A double standard for the N-word
Have you ever talked with your friends or parents about the “N” word? Do you realize the trouble adults have
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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Don’t mess with the Bible
A New Mexico high school English teacher resigned in the face of an administrative ultimatum to crack down on her
What is a grand jury and its function?
You have undoubtedly heard about the police shootings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York.
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Sunday, December 14, 2014 marks the second anniversary of the Newtown disaster in Connecticut. You may recall that a lone
Sharp 4th-grader uncovers pencil gaffe
When ten-year-old Kodi Mosier sharpened his pencil at school, he noticed the anti-drug message printed on it changed considerably. It
Should a civics test be required to graduate from high school?
How many U.S. Senators are there? What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Name one branch
Yearbook photos may include weapons
In view of school shootings and gun violence across the country, this is a twist on the usual high school
Caitlin’s post-its address bullying
Early in the school year of 2014-2015, Caitlin Prater-Haacke of Alberta, Canada, was bullied by an unknown classmate. He or
The “f-word” leads to four days in jail
That’s right, and they were said in a court building. 23-year-old, Valerie Perez, was in court in Illinois for a
What is unlawful “symbol” burning?
Eric Minerault of Prescott, Arizona recently found out what this crime is. In August, 2014, the 22-year-old was arrested and