Writing 103-Fall 2025-2 pm

     Progressives insist they are the champions of marginalized voices from immigration policies to   LGBTQ advocacy . Yet when it comes to anti-trans violence, their advocacy reveals a glaring hypocrisy: trans men, especially trans men of color, are consistently erased. Liberal organizations, media outlets, and Democratic leaders claim inclusivity while sidelining entire communities. This selective outrage not only distorts public understanding but undermines the credibility of the Left’s own movement.      The current presidential administration—as per the official White House website—has a policy concerning gender and sex: “It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.” Regardless of personal opinion, it must be acknowledged that against this backdrop, Democrats continue to paint themselves as staunch defenders of transgend...

    Progressives claim they want to see change, but all their solutions are lackluster and still leave the issue unresolved. Every time a new case of bullying occurs, leftists promise better laws and new programs to address and prevent bullying, yet they still fail to invest in the proper training that educators need. While officials boast about anti-bullying programs, the reality is that teachers remain unprepared to handle discipline, proving that stronger, more effective training is long overdue.      Perhaps the biggest issue is that no one can agree on what bullying actually is. As  Ginette D. Roberge  points out, "defining bullying is complex and multifaceted. There is no scientific and academic consensus, in fact, on a precise definition of bullying". The left is quick to claim that they have social issues handled and solutions figured out, but when it comes to bullying, they suddenly go quiet. If everyone agreed on a clear definition, scho...

  Arizona Mirror Nursing is one of America’s most essential, demanding jobs. Yet when the news broke, it didn’t get the feedback I thought it would. Maybe that’s the whole point. In an era where political chaos bombards every news feed, some of the most consequential policy shifts are made quietly. Especially those that target women-led industries, frontline workers, and the world’s safety net. This isn't a decision that can be made overnight. Instead, it represents a calculated reshaping of an entire healthcare workforce, one that millions of patients rely on and that is already low-staffed.   Downgrading nursing from a professional degree eliminates recognition, education standards, and passing the NCLEX to receive their license. Earning a nursing degree isn’t easy. That’s why there is a shortage of working nurses. If it were easy, everyone would be a nurse. Nursing students pour countless hours into studying, sacrifice social time, and devote their full energy to maste...

Media Myths About Lesbians Reveal a Bigger Problem in America Public debate about sexuality usually focuses on politics, but one of the most overlooked problems is much more basic, the way our culture sexualizes women for entertainment. When lesbians are treated as fantasies rather than people, it doesn’t create acceptance or understanding. It reinforces narrow, heteronormative expectations and erases the lives of women who simply want their relationships to be respected as private, personal partnerships.   This isn’t a “culture war” point, it’s a media problem. For years, Hollywood and entertainment companies have pushed sexualized portrayals of women because “sex sells ”. Conservative writers have long criticized this trend. Even Fox News acknowledged that American culture encourages the “objectification of women” and popularizes the idea that female bodies exist primarily for consumption. Lesbians become damaged in this system. Their relationships are filtered through wha...

JUST STOP        A kid in my school stru ggled with autism and being bullied. He was always getting into trouble because of students bullying him. He was moved to my lunch table so that my friend and I could look after him and keep him in line. After a while, I learned a lot about him and learned we all like similar things. We all loved music and sometimes would have our own little concerts at lunch. We all also liked soccer but debated on whether Ronald or Messi was the G.O.A.T. I will always believe Ronaldo is the Greatest, but they both beg to differ. At the end of the day, we realized he was just looking for a group of friends he felt comfortable with. Building an environment that focuses on the inclusion and prevention of bullying of individuals with autism starts with the educators.  Educators can strengthen this by:  sensory-friendly classrooms. teach lessons about kindness, and diversity.  offer fun little activities and create partnerships be...

Rosie the Riveter      For decades, America has been told that women entering the workforce would level the playing field and reduce gender based barriers. Statistically, it has happened. According to the U.S. Department of Labor , women's workforce participation has increased by 24.8% from 1948 to 2024, even as men’s participation has declined. While progress has been made, women in blue collar fields still face structural and cultural barriers that limit their opportunities.      The idea that “women belong in the home” is a sentiment that once defined American women’s lives. Today, some women genuinely prefer that role, and there is nothing wrong with choosing family first. For many others, work outside the home is a necessity and a point to pride. In industries such as construction, manufacturing, and landscaping, many women say the opportunity to prove themselves is empowering.      Women have been part of the country’s backbone since th...

With four vastly different generations in the work  force,   disagreements and tension  are  bound to  happen;  however older generations  still  involved in the workplace report  heavily enjoying the company of their younger colleagues  and vice versa.  So where does ageism come from?   Ageism  is  prejudice  thinking and stereotyping due to age. Ageism can affect any age group. Seeing a group of teenagers and assuming they will be disruptive is ageist just  as  assuming the person holding up traffic is an older lady is ageist.   Often times ageism in the work force  refers  to older people  above the age of 40  being mistreate d due to  n ot being able to keep up  with   technological  advancements or their age slowing them down.   Recently, the roles have  reversed,  and it is the younger generations experiencing ageism.     A s pr...