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Rebuttal: A Real Protest is More Than Just Sign Holding
Holding signs in an ideologically homogenous town is an ineffective way to bring about real change, and serves only to divide further.
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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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We Need More Neighborhood Resources Like the Emma Andrews Library
Neighborhood gathering places, like the Emma Andrews Library in the South End, provide unique value to the community. We need more of them.
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We Did ‘Everything Right’ and Still Can’t Afford Newburyport
Even for those who make a decent income, forego luxuries, and spend wisely, Newburyport is barely affordable. But it’s still a community worth fighting for.
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