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Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

On Sept. 23, The New York Times opinions columnist Thomas Friedman published an opinion piece about his observations of Ukrainians fighting for their democracy as war ravaged their country. For over three and a half years, the country has battled Russia as bombs and missiles have leveled cities and killed countless soldiers and civilians on both sides. However, Friedman was referring to a different battle. … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

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The Duke on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Staff Editorial American conservative political figure Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday afternoon in what was meant to be the first of a series of speaking engagements for his organization Turning Point USA. Graphic videos from the event show him being shot from a distance, slumping over and gushing blood from his neck. Our democracy is built on our ability as citizens to express our political … Continue reading The Duke on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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US, China infringe on freedom of speech

By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  When it comes to the least threatening people in the world, bookshop owners are probably up there with little old ladies and babies. But for China, unregulated bookstores are just about the scariest things there are. BBC reports that over the past two months, five men have been kidnapped from the Causeway Bay Bookstore. The latest to vanish, Lee … Continue reading US, China infringe on freedom of speech

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Freedom of speech attacked in Paris, France

As editors of a publication, we have the right to publish our thoughts and stances. We have received numerous hate mail, demands to take down stories online but what protects us and every other publication in this country is the right to freedom of speech and press. However much you disagree with our words, we have the right to say them just as you do. … Continue reading Freedom of speech attacked in Paris, France

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