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Highland School
New York
19 responses to "American Creed" and counting
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black birds in the sky
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America: Land of Inequality
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Kenneth D., Highland School, New York
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Since its inception, America has faced massive inequities, and even to this day, this has not changed. The American dream is not available to everybody, and while this may sound pessimistic the fac...
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Rehabilitation Over Punishment for Drug Addicts
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Shawn J., Highland School, New York
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The "Land of the Free" has the highest incarceration rate in the world. The US can become a much better place by rehabilitating drug addicts and potentially other nonviolent offenders.
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My American Creed
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Julia D., Highland School, New York
. Summary:
In this piece, I break apart the American Creed and go into the ideas which make it up including how we got here, how we express our American Creed, and our freedom.
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Compromise
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Jake Tomanocy, Highland School, New York
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My piece is an essay that talks about why we as a country have become so divided. It talks about the causes, effects, and how we can fix this growing problem.
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Is the American Dream still achievable?
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Rosemarie P., Highland School, New York
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Is it still possible to pursue a happy life with a stable job, a family, and wealth or success in life?
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Importance of Change
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Frankie G., Highland School, New York
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The importance of change and diversity in our society
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