Maxine Waters Has Spoken: We’re Here to Reclaim Our Time
It’s not just politicians who need to hear our queen Maxine’s message. It’s perfect for teens too. Here, we think back on all the times we could have used a “reclaiming my time” mantra.
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My Teacher Gave Me A Second Chance, And It Changed My Life
When the police came, my teacher got in the police car with me. At the station, I heard her tell my mom, “I’m not gonna let them take him away from you.” I was in third grade.
Small Towns Can’t Afford to Stay Divided in Politics
But the more I hear talk about “rural” communities like ours, the less I feel like the rest of the country understands us at all. People seem to think we’re living in the past.
Please Respect My Boundaries
You can’t make anybody be your friend if they don’t want to, especially if they’re not respecting your boundaries or how you feel.
Why Cyber-Bully?
I feel that no one should have to go through being cyber-bullied. People should not use the internet to pick on each others flaws.
Injustice of a 5-Year-Old
I feel that the seriousness of the threat made by this adult military personnel to a vulnerable child on school campus deserves formal prosecution in an effort to prevent and protect others from further victimization and hold the offender responsible for his behavior.