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Japan Removed Public Trash Cans, and Its Streets Are Spotless. Would That Work Here?
The lack of public trash cans in Japan means people carry their trash home with them, and streets are cleaner. That requires a sense of personal responsibility and respect for public space. Would that work here?
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Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
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Are Protests Outside ICE Director’s House in West Newbury Appropriate?
When it became public knowledge that the Acting Director of ICE lives in West Newbury, some protested outside his house. Is this an appropriate form of protest?
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Schools Got it Right on Cell Phones. Now We Need Rules For iPads and AI
Newburyport High School’s new cell phone policy encourages self-discipline. Similar rules are needed for AI and iPads.
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New England Winters Suck. That’s What Makes Them Special
Winter’s hardships actually bring people closer together, and create opportunities for neighborly warmth. It’s time to embrace New England winter.
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High School Causes Conformity and Burnout. We Need Alternatives
High school students have poor work-life balance, take redundant classes, and suffer from an emphasis on conformity. Alternatives and reform are needed.
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Rebuttal: Our Zoning Laws Protect Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods should remain free from commercial and large-scale development. Our current zoning laws strike the right balance.
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