What democracy means to me.

Democracy to me is being able to take off the tape put over your mouth by society and expressing your opinions and using your voice to make a difference in the world.

By Macy M. from Texas High School in Texas

Humans of Publications

“One thing I regret is similars to yours. I don't really like who I used to be. I wouldn't change any of it because I like who I am now. I couldn't be like that if it didn't happen." -Phoebe

Not just another suicide story

Student shares hope in wake of tragedy

Texas High School

Rebecca Potter's Classroom

Works from Potter's students

I wish I was pink

Inside the mind of the only black person in the room

Humans of publications

Remember me

You can't call eternity

Learning to cope with the death of my grandpa

Democracy Photo

The photo I'm using is a graphic I did showing a person voting and I believe this represents democracy because democracy at its core is being able to pick who a nation wants to guide and lead them, and it's always the people's choice.

Humans of Publications

“ I like to play basketball with my friends because it is a fun and competitive way to exercise. I also play volleyball at Bringle Lake in my free time. Another way I have fun is by fishing with my boy Cody Reese!" -Samuel

Democracy

Democracy to me

People of Publications

This is Nashita and she has great goals set for the future!

Democracy to me

Democracy is having a choice. In our grocery stores, there are a variety of choices in food, electronics, basic necessities, etc. that a lot of other countries don't have.

Best slice around town

A guide to the pizza places in Texarkana

Sibling Rivarly

I didn't sign up for this

She shoots to SFA

Senior set to graduate early for college soccer career

Humans of Publications

Macy is a human of the Tiger Times

Democracy

Democracy gives people the right to unionize.

Humans of Publications

humans of publication

Story

This is a story I wrote about the ineffective electives required by the state, and the ones I believe should be replaced.

Reese's democracy keys

My keys represent democracy to me.

4 Paths to Success

Seniors take different directions in planning their future careers.

democracy

Voting is a part of democracy and along with freedom of speech to express yourself. This picture is an example of both.

democracy visual

I took this at a show last year. I feel like this image accurately represents democracy because we have the opportunity to still do things that make us happy and enjoy the company of our friends while still maintaining the safety of those around us.

My idea of democracy

This image represents democracy to me in its simplest form: Voting. Voting is not only the core of democracy itself but the very thing that makes democracy so great. The opinion of the people matter and that's what this represents.

the programs you never knew about

Most schools have fun organizations for students like theater, chess and student council, but Texas High offers many more clubs that a lot of students don’t realize we have.

Democracy

This photo is from when I interviewed our new principal, and represents democracy because freedom of press is one of the most important parts of democracy.

Humans of

Joseph discussing his future plans and career path

Humans of publications

“I want to go to law school and become a defense attorney because I’m in interested in fixing the justice system. I want to attend Baylor for law school. My favorite artist is Bryson Tiller and my favorite movie is The Hunger Game."

Democracy is

Democracy is free will. It's the right to speak your mind and share your ideas. Democracy allows us to share whatever information w

A social connection

After year of being remote, students reflect on in-person school

Humans of Publications

Change for the better.

Defining democracy

People may pick and choose what they desire

My idea of democracy

This my idea of democracy Liberty can listen to music and eat her brownie in peace

Anticipating Annie

Annie

Democracy to me

This picture shows democracy to me because we all have the right to a freedom of press.

Story post for first semester

Burnouts have bad turn outs. History teacher shares wisdom about overworked students.

Story

This is a story I did over hostile architecture and it's damaging effects on homeless populations and disabled people in public spaces

A step ahead

Industry Based Certifications offer early start to students’ careers

My Democracy

To me Democracy means that I, a black woman, have the freedom to participate in the economy without supervision.

Displaced and destitute

Texarkana has some of the most diverse people and problems in the world. This philosophy applies to the homeless population as well. In this three-part series, we take a look at the people and problems of the homeless.

Humans of Publications

This is my part of the Humans of Publications and I did Aislyn and her love of art.

Humans of publications

Brooke opens up about her thoughts and beliefs

Democracy To Me

Democracy to me means being able to spend time with those who I care for, knowing that they’ll become something great someday and make a huge difference in our country and in our world.

Democracy

Democracy to me is being able to experience the world through travel, getting to experience it with my family, and making memories that will last me a lifetime.

Humans of Publications

Phoebe is one the EIC's of Tiger Times.

my opinion of democracy

democracy through leadership.

What Democracy Means to Me

In this photo is a pile of assignments and notes from multiple different students. These students share the same computer and work area. This represents democracy to me because it contains more than one students opinions/projects in one area.

My idea of democracy

My idea of democracy is being able to play whatever sports you want whenever you want to play them.

democracy to me

Democracy is all about freedom

Mattress Firm

What is really going on?

Humans of Publications

“One thing I regret is similars to yours. I don't really like who I used to be. I wouldn't change any of it because I like who I am now. I couldn't be like that if it didn't happen." -Phoebe

Humans of Publications

a Texas High take on Humans of New York

Democracy

Democracy to me is being able to vote on what we are having for breakfast on Fridays. Sorry dad no eggs for you, we're having pancakes.

Humans of publications

“When I first found out my step dad had died, we didn’t know how or what had happened. But then got a call that it had been suicide. I was at first angry, because I thought of it like he chose to leave.” -Kaitlynne

Humans of publications

“Whenever my brother first was going to go move with his dad because he wanted a better life for himself and he couldn't get that whenever he was living with me and my mom and my sister. And at the time I was super sad because he was leaving."

democracy to me

This to me shows democracy because we of all races can come together at school, and be artistic and creative together.

Crime on the come up

Social media trends cause rise in campus crime

humans of publications

got interview from a fellow publications member

Democracy to me

Humans of Publications

This is a interview done with Braden about his proudest moment.

Democracy

Democracy to me means the ability to have your own opinions.

Humans of Publications

Interview with Melissa Singleton

Not just another suicide story

Student shares hope in wake of tragedy

Humans of publications

What do you regret the most?

Bad Pay Blues

Teachers Make Significantly Less Than They Deserve

Humans of Publications

A Texas High take on the Human's of New York.

Five Below vs. Dollar Tree

Which new specialty discount store is the better option?

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humans of publications with Dakota dennard.

Our Democracy

Democracy is all about the power of choice

democracy

Democracy is coming together despite differences for a greater good like how the flowers come together even though they are different to make a pretty vase of flowers

Stress Insight

This is an infographic on the different types of stress. They are illustrated in the image, with the text infront explaining why stress occurs so often in teens.

The electronic frontier

Coach discusses newly formed esports team

democracy

Democracy is the ability to collaborate with those who have different beliefs than you do and form community through these partnerships.

Humans of Publications

Objectively Offensive

Story about Abbott's letters to the school board

Thomas

Golfer commits to the University of Arkansas

Humans of Tioga County

This is my Humans of Tioga County.

Covid-19, How Has It Been Impacting Our Hospitals?

This article is about the impact of COVID-19 in our hospitals. This article also includes an interview with Katherine Anderson, the lead Infection Provention and Employee Health nurse.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Get To Know Your Neighbor

Interview with Taliya Tsalate.

my challange

A childhood story of my classmate .

6 Words

Coming of Age in the 2020's.

Democracy to me

Democracy gives us the freedom to have opinions. These opinions can be critical of our own government and our country's history as well, and you will not be punished.

Journalistic Storytelling

Tobacco addiction.

Art Assignment

“The sun shine brighten when you have good things coming ahead of yourself”

Humans of publications

Brooke opens up about her thoughts and beliefs

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s.

Humans of Tioga County

My humans of Tioga County interview.

Humans of Publications

Phoebe is one the EIC's of Tiger Times.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Our Democracy

Volunteering in your community has to do a lot with democracy. When you volunteer you vote a lot for your community and how you want to live your everyday life.

Six Words

Coming of age in the 2020s

Humans of Sophomores - Luke Hernandez

I interviewed Luke Hernandez about how he became successful in soccer and the music band. He didn't want to do soccer when he was little but then joined it in middle school. He also joined the music band and is now doing both in high school.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Maia

For a project, I interviewed Maia Hales about her life, what she pictures for her future, and some words of wisdom. Maia talked a lot about her family, what she wants to do after high school, and how she would like to be remembered.

democracy to me

Democracy is all about freedom

Jakyra Murray

Just because your leaves have fallen, it doesn’t make you empty.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Our Democracy

True democracy is a great goal, of course everyone wants to have an equal say, but in practice there is still injustice. Not everyone has the same size straw, and some don't even have a drink, so to say.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s