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The Future of Journalism
A journalist's obligation is to provide citizens with the information they need to be free and self-governing, according to Bill...
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Unintentional Shootings by Children Are Not Accidental [Graphic Content]
The combination of an unlocked, loaded gun and a curious child all too often ends in tragedy. Since 2015, there...
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‘Kill the Messenger’s’ Theme Centers Around Distrust
"Kill the Messenger" is a film adaptation of author Gary Webb's book, "Dark Alliance." The movie centers around uncovering the...
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Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Inspires New Legislation
After obtaining the right to choose her own legal counsel, singer Britney Spears inspired Congress to introduce new legislation pertaining...
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Trump Supporter Who Raided the Capitol Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison
Thousands rioted at the United States Capitol on January 6th. Many of them broke into and caused $1.4 million in...
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Chicago Public Schools Debate Over the Removal of School Police Officers
The debate about police officers being in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has been going on for months. While some believe...
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Illinois Bans Officers From Lying to Minors During Interrogations
For years it has been legal for police officers to lie during interrogations in order to obtain confessions. However, the...
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Shootings Did Not Stop Chicago From Reopening
Chicago has become the largest major U.S. city to reopen as of June 11, 2021, just in time for Gay...
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Shots Pushed With Incentives While Shootings Rise With No Worries
While the city of Chicago is preparing to open in a little over a week on June 11, 2021, shootings...
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Religious Freedom and Unalienable Rights for Everyone Is Upheld by the US
Anthony J. Blinken, the United States Secretary of State released the State Department’s 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom on...
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