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The Truest Believer
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Mila P., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Domestic abuse is a big problem ...
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The Importance of the American Dream
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Eduardo A., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My parent's stories about overcoming racial and economic adversity in different ways transform my American Creed into making sure everybody has opportunities to overcome their challenges and live t...
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American Creed and The Pledge of Allegiance
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Sophia M., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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How the Pledge of Allegiance is a misrepresentation of the American Creed.
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The Freedom Song
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Claire B., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My American Creed speaks upon my own experiences growing up in Westport, my continued exposure to the arts, and how my family, freedoms, and opportunities have helped to influence my passions.
How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?
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Siyar J., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My piece is about how my family is connects to my American Creed. In this instance I wrote a photo story explaining how it does. I write about the journey my parents took from Afghanistan to Russia...
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The Continuation of the Constitution
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Ryan, Staples High School , Connecticut
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The Constitution has been the highest law in America for 200 years, yet today, this law is not reaching far enough to continue to represent the freedoms all Americans must possess. As our society s...
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