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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

Twitter bullying
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Student fights Twitter bullying and “made kindness go viral”

A senior at Osseo High School in Minnesota has turned Twitter bullying into a positive in support of his friends. 

Brittany Wenger
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Teen wins Google 2012 science competition

In July, 2012, the winners of Google’s Second Science Fair were announced. Screened from over 5,000 teenagers from over 100 

Rainbow Drawing
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Student article on gay adoption causes stir

Brandon Wegner is a 15 year-old student at Shawano Community High School in Wisconsin. The school’s journalism classes produce The 

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How to register to vote

Updated Aug. 2016: With the use of the Internet, there is no excuse not to register to vote. It’s a simple 

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Teacher insults elementary school student on Facebook

At G.D. Rogers Elementary School in Florida, a teacher decided to express her thoughts about a student online. Lauren Orban went to 

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Is removing a stack of free newspapers “theft?”

Not something you usually think about, right? Really no reason to unless it happens at your school or in your 

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Teen assault victim goes public on Twitter

In the summer of 2011, Kentucky teenager Savannah Dietrich was drinking with friends when things turned ugly. She passed out 

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How to Tweet your way out of the Olympics

As you know, the XXX Olympics began last Friday with the opening ceremonies in London, England. Events will take place 

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“Teens do not use email” & more

In July, 2012, the Pew Research Center published a report titled “Teens 2012: “Truth, Trends, and Myths About Teen Online 

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The Supreme Court has the final word – but is it final?

Based on recent history, the answer is No.* As society evolves so does the court. In considering life and death decisions 

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