Retiring Teachers of 2021
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Future of the Supreme Court
| Nov 2, 2020When Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, notorious defender of gender equality, died last month, her death threw the United States government into more debate and controversy. She died on the same day early voting for the presidential election began in numerous states. For American Law teacher Rick Rosenberg, Ginsburg showcased…
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Looking Through Rose Colored Glasses
| Apr 15, 2020At a time when the world seems the most bleak, it’s important to highlight the things that bring color to otherwise seemingly-monochromatic lives. It’s at the times when we have so little that we need to appreciate the little that we have. Many have begun to define their experiences as before-…
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Parkland Two Years Later
| Mar 5, 2020February 14th marked the second anniversary of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that left 17 students and staff dead. After one of the deadliest shootings in American history, many of the survivors vowed to not have their friends’ lives be lost in vain, and so,…
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Chicago Public School Strike
| Oct 29, 2019For the second time in the last ten years, the teachers of the Chicago Public School system are on strike, leaving schools closed and students home alone. After 9 days, the Chicago Teachers Union and the CPS administration remain far apart on key issues. After working without a contract for 140 days, teachers have taken…
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Westerner: The Maine West student voice for more than 50 years
