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“I Pledge Allegiance”: Respect over Freedom
By Emma Kaden “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The Pledge...
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America’s Got Talent and the American Dream
By Emma Kaden The American Dream is an essential tenet of American culture: it’s the belief that anyone can come to America and, if they work hard enough, achieve the success they’ve always wanted. In...
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Oh, the Humanity! New Film Downplays Moon Landing as ‘Human Achievement’
By Emma Kaden The Moon landing represents one of the greatest American achievements in history. It symbolizes America’s victory in the Space Race and the classic American “pioneer spirit.” Americans...
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Home Sweet Home: How Brazil Abandoned Educational Freedom
By Emma Kaden Approximately 1.7 million children are homeschooled in the United States, according to federal estimates. Although this is not many in the large scheme of things, it seems much more...
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America Rock: The American Experience Set to Music
By Emma Kaden “And the shot heard ’round the world / Was the start of the Revolution…” —Schoolhouse Rock!, “The Shot Heard Round The World” So many Americans grew up with the sound of Schoolhouse...
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From The Great War to ‘Make America Great Again’: 100 Years in Reflection
By Emma Kaden On November 11, 1918, World War I—then known as the Great War—ended. Not with a bang, but with an armistice signed by Germany and the Allies that finally made the guns fall silent. Much...
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Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
By Emma Kaden The First Thanksgiving took place in November 1621, and back then Thanksgiving was a way to celebrate the discovery of America. The pilgrims (supposedly) feasted on waterfowl, venison,...
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Perception of a Reasonable Citizen
By Emma Kaden “Reason” is often defined as the power to comprehend, judge, and think rationally. In a recent article, author Alexandra York describes the necessity of reason in understanding and...
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The Education Takeover: How Early Schooling is Ruining Lives
By Emma Kaden Lately, the trend has been to send children to school earlier and earlier in their lives. One has to wonder what would happen if children were simply taken to school from the moment...
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From Red Trees to the Anti-Christmas Disease
By Emma Kaden Last week, First Lady Melania Trump shared her White House Christmas decorations with the world… and some of the world wasn’t very pleased. Many people criticized her choices in décor,...
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