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These students walked out of class to march in the streets that protested school segregation policies. Black students are segregated from white students in majority white people schools. This did not directly change the district policy but it helped more young people see that segregation was wrong in education systems. It is sad to say that Chicago is said to be one of the most segregated big-city school nations. Despite this fact, the boycott helped other find light with their district policies. I think today students can take the information from other young activist and begin to ponder on if they find anything wrong with systems and take action. All the Chicago kids did was walk out of school and onto the streets. There is a lot youth can do and they are able to reach other young people to build up their stance because it is their right.

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I am pretty moderate on the political party spectrum which means I have views from both sides of the spectrum; however as I learned more about what things were (not one who knows a lot about government) and who believed what I feel as though I fall slightly more Republican. My initial thought would be to register as independent, but then thinking more about it I am not sure what I would register as it would make sense to register as Republican since I do fall more into that party, but I don't feel I fall into it enough.

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My family: My family does not talk much about politics, but there are certain topics that they will address and once they're addressed they will stick around for a while and be referenced for a bit longer. This is where I get most of political ideology from as I have become aware that my parents beliefs closely match mine. My immediate family is also in law enforcement and my sister and I also want to follow a similar path which I know has had a great influence on my beliefs. With their influence I have also begun to note where I differ from them and why, for example, climate change it is something for me that needs to be fixed whereas for my family it is not as bug a deal which is totally okay and with more knowledge who knows I could easily agree or I don't have to.
Social Media: social media has been a huge influence. It has grown even more because certain people are beginning to express their political views and since the president is interactive with citizens via social media. The people I follow have their own views and once I heard their side I begin to think that that is the right thing to think. I feel that it is totally normal for big name social media users or just those of your friends that you follow to have an influence because those are the people everyone, including me, trust and look up to. Since social media is on a big high right now there is also more advertising platforms that get me on more social media because I want to see what my friends or celebrities are saying. Even if they do not talk about politics or political aspects directly they do hint at them unintentionally which furthers my own beliefs.

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Post #4 Political picture by Peter Jones 

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Post #4 Political picture by Peter Jones 

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Ronald Reagan's casket covered with his dreams and beliefs.
This is an image of Nancy Reagan touching her husband's casket that is covered with the American flag. This image is something that matters to me as it resembles what Reagan was for... America. He was a president very focused on making America better and as someone who is a US citizen it is important that the president is for creating a better America.

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1. Michael Bloomberg- His fight for climate change (NY times) As someone who is very aware of her impact on the environment, the fight against climate change can benefit current generations as well as the generations to come to live in a happy healthy world.
2.  Donald Trump- His restriction on illegal immigrants (NY times). For me, I want everyone to have equal opportunities in the United States, however, I want that for those who do the right things and become US citizens. This is a controversial topic, but I believe that if we put restrictions on immigration  we would have more equal opportunities for everyone using the rights we are given as US citizens.
3.  Joe Walsh- His beliefs on gun ideology (ballotpedia). As someone who grew up around guns, I am aware that many people who own guns do not have a single bad bone in their body. It is not the guns fault that the trigger was pulled it is that person's fault. Those who are against gun control are obviously for this movement, but those who are not for it I think this would be a good approach to the situation: talking about gun ideology to help them understand where shooters come from.
4.  Amy Klobuchar- Her strive to help drug and alcohol addiction and improve mental health (NY times). As a senior in high school I have been through mental illnesses myself and with someone implementing a plan to help those with it are increase in people with health issues can be reduced. This plan reaches a lot of people want to find themselves in tough situations and I believe that this can help raise children in prevention of this crisis.
5. Donald Trump- He's working with local law enforcement to protect communities (Ballotpedia). I am someone who is hyper-aware of who and what is around me and that includes "bad" people. With putting the people who are not aiding the country away we are limiting crime and working on the criminal justice system. The action will ensure safety for everyone and it protects rights of all American citizens. It will ensure a better environment in the real world and there will be less worry about organized crime in the US.

In reality, this "ideal" president will probably not be chosen because there are multiple ideas that conflict with one another and by that I mean with political parties. Since I am pretty moderate I would maybe expect people who were also moderate to vote for this president. However, those who are either very liberal or very conservative they would not be for this president and that is perfectly okay.

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This song is about political issues and just world issues in general beginning in the '40's up until the late '80's. The lyrics call to politicians, scandals, US and world issues, and significant events. This song is significant to me because it is a timeline of history and the major events that happened have influenced what I believe in as my political ideology is influenced by my peers meaning my teacher teaching me about these topics and major events also influence like Martin Luther King Jr. and AIDS and Watergates.

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Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire (Official HD Video)

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Based on my political beliefs, I am moderate. For example, I believe that stricter environmental laws should be in place which tends to be more a more liberal view. In addition, unfair economic system is important to me which reflects a more conservative view.

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The two most useful things I found on the ACLU website were that the dress code students have to follow cannot be disproportionately  emphasized on one specific gender. I also found out that the enforced dress code cannot be altered if the student identifies with another gender. Since having our dress code changed it makes me wonder if our previous dress code or how many other dress codes do not give students the proper rights.

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Know Your Rights | American Civil Liberties Union

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The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.

Do I have First Amendment rights in school?

You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school - as long as you don't disrupt the functioning of the school or violate school policies that don't hinge on the message expressed.

What counts as "disruptive" will vary by context, but a school disagreeing with your position or thinking your speech is controversial or in "bad taste" is not enough to qualify. Courts have upheld students' rights to wear things like an anti-war armband, an armband opposing the right to get an abortion, and a shirt supporting the LGBTQ community.

Schools can have rules that have nothing to do with the message expressed, like dress codes. So, for example, a school can prohibit you from wearing hats - because that rule is not based on what the hats say - but it can't prohibit you from wearing only pink pussycat hats or pro-NRA hats.

Outside of school, you enjoy essentially the same rights to protest and speak out as anyone else. This means you're likely to be most protected if you organize, protest, and advocate for your views off campus and outside of school hours.

You have the right to speak your mind on social media, and your school cannot punish you for content you post off campus and outside of school hours that does not relate to school.

Can my school tell me what I can and cannot wear based on my gender?

Public schools can have dress codes, but under federal law dress codes can't treat students differently based on their gender, force students to conform to sex stereotypes, or censor particular viewpoints.

Schools can't create a dress code based on the stereotype that only girls can wear some types of clothes and only boys can wear other types of clothes. For example, your school can require that skirts must be a certain length, but it cannot require that some students wear skirts and prohibit others from doing so based on the students' sex or gender expression. That also applies to pants, ties, or any other clothing associated with traditional gender roles.

Dress codes also must be enforced equally. For example, rules against "revealing" clothing, such as bans on tank tops or leggings, shouldn't be enforced only or disproportionately against girls.

All students should be allowed to wear clothing consistent with their gender identity and expression, whether they identify as transgender or cisgender. This also applies to homecoming, prom, graduation, and other special school events. Schools shouldn't require different types of clothing for special events based on students' sex or gender identity - for example, requiring tuxedos for boys and prom dresses for girls.

Can my school discipline me for participating in a walkout?

Because the law in most places requires students to go to school, schools can discipline you for missing class. But schools cannot discipline you more harshly because of the message or the political nature of your action.

The punishment you could face will vary by your state, school district, and school. If you're planning to miss a class or two, look up the policy for unexcused absences for your school and school district. If you're considering missing several days, read about truancy. Also take a look at the policy for suspensions.

If you are facing a suspension of 10 days or more, you have a right to a formal process and can be represented by a lawyer. Some states and school districts require a formal process for fewer days.

You should be given the same right to make up work just as any other student who missed classes.

What do I do if I'm confronted by police at my school?

If you're stopped by a police officer at your school, stay calm. Don't argue, resist, run away, or otherwise interfere with the officer. Ask if you're free to leave. If the answer is yes, calmly and silently walk away from the officer.

If the officer asks you a question, you have the right to remain silent. You also have the right to refuse to write or sign a statement. But if you waive these rights, anything you say, write, or sign can be used against you. And if you choose to make a statement, ask to have a lawyer, parent, or guardian present before you are questioned.

You can refuse to give your consent to be searched by the police. This may not stop the search, but this is the best way to protect your rights if you end up in court.

Don't consent to a phone search; police need a warrant to search your phone. The same goes for a strip-search. No police officer or school employee has the authority to strip-search you.

Don't resist, fight, or flee from an officer who is arresting you. Say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't say anything, sign anything, or make any decisions without a lawyer present.

The rights of immigrant students

Schools cannot discriminate against students on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

Undocumented children cannot be denied their right to a free public education, and schools should not require families to prove their immigration status in order to enroll their children in school.

Students with limited English proficiency cannot be turned away by public schools, which must provide them with language instruction.

The rights of students with disabilities

Public schools are prohibited by federal law from discriminating against people with disabilities, and cannot deny them equal access to academic courses, field trips, extracurricular activities, school technology, and health services.

Educators and administrators must make necessary academic and medical accommodations, ensure equal access to educational activities and opportunities, and respond to harassment and bullying.

LGBTQ student rights

LGBTQ students have a right to be who they are and express themselves in public schools.

Public schools should not "out" students to their families.

Public schools have a responsibility to create a safe learning environment. They cannot ignore harassment based on a student's appearance or behavior. Students should report harassment or threats to a principal or counselor. This puts the school on notice that officials can be held legally responsible for not protecting students.

Public schools cannot force students to wear clothing inconsistent with their gender identity.

If a public school permits any noncurricular clubs - clubs that aren't directly related to classes taught in the school - then it must allow students to form a Gay-Straight Alliance or other LGBTQ-themed clubs, and the school can't treat it differently from other noncurricular clubs.

Students' transgender status and gender assigned at birth are confidential information protected by federal privacy law. If your school reveals that information to anyone without your permission, it could be violating federal law. If you don't want school officials revealing your private information to others, including your legal name, tell them very clearly that you want your information kept private and that they should not disclose that information to anyone without your consent.

Some states and cities explicitly protect the right of transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. Additionally, several courts have ruled that excluding transgender boys and girls from using the same restrooms as other boys and girls violates federal education law. This is an area of the law that is changing a great deal right now. We recommend that you contact the ACLU if you have any questions about your rights at school.

The rights of pregnant students

Public schools and all schools that get federal funds are prohibited from excluding pregnant or parenting students from school, classes, or extracurricular activities, or pressuring them to drop out or change schools.

These schools must provide pregnant students the same accommodations that students with other temporary medical conditions are given, including the ability to make up missed classwork, attend doctor's appointments, take time off for childbirth and recovery, and learn in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

These schools are not allowed to punish a student who chooses to terminate a pregnancy or reveal a student's private medical information.

Additional resources:
LGBTQ Youth & Schools Resource Library

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The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.

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Summary: The point of this talk is to make the connection between the disposability of plastic and people. How the problem with plastic has created an injustice for everyone but specifically poor people.
Reflection: This problem is important to me because I am someone who has a choice to use plastic or to use a more sustainable option. Economically challenged are in trouble because they likely live where plastic is burned or disposed, they likely buy the plastic options because they are the cheapest, and likely are the ones using dangerous chemicals around their house and families. No one with enough money to live in a place like California even thinks about the people who suffer and it is something that needs to be addressed. All of the climate change, global warming, whatever it may be hardly mention the injustice it does to low income families and maybe that is why there is no change solving this worldwide crisis.

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Transcript of "The economic injustice of plastic"

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TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: When we throw away our plastic trash, where does it go? In this hard-hitting talk, Van Jones shows us how our throwaway culture hits poor people and poor countries "first and worst," with consequences we all share no matter where we live.