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The harder you try to push an earworm out of your head, the worse it gets.
Sysco’s takeover of the US food distribution market
Sysco’s growing control over U.S. food distribution is raising concerns for small businesses and everyday consumers.
Opinion: Beyond the Ballot: What civic engagement looks like before age 18
Voting will eventually become one of the ways teenagers can participate in civic life, but it doesn’t have to be the first. Civic engagement can be smaller or more personal. It can mean volunteering at a community event, reporting a story that matters to other peers, or simply learning how a local decision may affect the people around you.
Opinion: Schools should teach students how to speak before grading them on it
Young people should have the chance to practice public speaking skills. In 2024, I co-founded Voices in Motion, a student-run program offering free speech and debate workshops alongside paid lessons.
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