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I talk about history a lot, but it is because a) I love it and b) because I assistant teach an 8th grade world history class. Today we were discussing the Age of Exploration.  Read More »

Voter fraud. This just makes me angry. Why would anyone want to mess up the voter system? I mean, I get why. Sure, you really want a candidate to win. I get that. I get being passioante about who you support. I understand. I mean, I have a candidate who I want to win, who I think is the bettter one for the job. I understand those feelings. But why would you cheat to get your candidate in office?  Read More »

You know, with the upcoming election, I have been thinking a lot about what I believe about the government. It is really the first time I've done this, as in all the past elections I've been too young to really care - calling my friends and IMing was way more important than watching presidential debates.  Read More »

It is hard, sometimes, being 17. You know, insecurity, peer-pressure, all that we hear about from the time we're, oh, about 7. But I don't want to be afraid anymore. I am what I am, and there is nothing shameful or embarrassing about that. Sure, I make mistakes and say stupid things sometimes, but really, who cares?  Read More »