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Bryan Pregon

In Iowa, a GOP governor charts a different course - 1 views

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  • Bryan Pregon on 28 Mar 13
     
    "Branstad, who was elected in 2010 as part of a resurgent GOP, has made proposals many Republicans would sneer at: raising minimum teacher salaries and offering incentive pay for teachers who take on more responsibilities - all by tapping $187 million in new school funding."
Madison Clark

Increased security at schools following California girl's stabbing death - 1 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • Madison Clark on 29 Apr 13
     
    This is a big shake up in a place where many people have been so comfortable for so long. And the little brother will never be the same.. finding his sister stabbed to death..? I can't imagine.
  • olinde on 30 Apr 13
     
    how did someone manage to get a knife in school and still be able to stab someone without being seen by anyone so i think they should have more security.
  • melissamartinez on 08 May 13
     
    It's sad to know that there are people out there who do these horrible things for no reason.
Jeremy Vogel

Citizens United To Supreme Court: Landmark School Desegregation Case Was Wrong - 0 views

thinkprogress.org/...l-desegregation-case-was-wrong

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  • Jeremy Vogel on 11 Feb 13
     
    Citizens United, the conservative group that successfully sued to enable wealthy corporations to buy elections, also has it in for same-sex couples.
  • Mallory Huggins on 15 Feb 13
     
    It's interesting to note that all of the people who wrote the brief and submitted it are men.
kfloerchinger

Broken discipline tracking systems let teachers flee troubled pasts - 1 views

www.usatoday.com/...79999634

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  • kfloerchinger on 25 Apr 16
     
    The USA TODAY NETWORK analysis found many examples of failure of screening at the school district level, including school systems first made aware of troubled teachers on their staffs by journalists.
  • morgandooty on 25 Apr 16
     
    I think that the federal government needs to create a way for the misconduct of teachers to be tracked. Some of the teachers were losing their licence in one state and just moved to a new state to get another licence. The federal government needs to step in since it is affecting all the states.
christa bennett

I wish my mother had aborted me - 6 views

www.guardian.co.uk/...i-wish-my-mother-aborted-me

Government politics news abortion pro-life

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  • christa bennett on 27 Aug 12
     
    this article is about abortion which is an important issue in the upcoming presidential election. I just thought that it was interesting to read but I am in no way for abortion.
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  • Alex Snipes on 29 Aug 12
     
    Abortion is never the way to go no matter what circumstance. Whether its an accident, and inconvenience or cause by rape, abortion is never the answer. People who get abortions are selfish, if rape is the issue and you don't want to have the kid because you don't want to be reminded of that instance in your life, then give the kid up for adoption. Whether you have the abortion or not, you will always have that memory. So give that life a chance, just as you had a chance when you were born. Everyone deserves a chance at life, no matter the reason they were brought into this world.
  • Kirstina Michl on 30 Aug 12
     
    Here's the way that I see the whole abortion issue: Personally, I am pro-choice. Even though it could be considered ethically wrong to get an abortion, it's the mother's body, and she can do as she pleases with it. However, it IS wrong to use abortion as birth control. I think the issue is that some people think that they don't have to use proper birth control, and can just get an abortion. But abortion should definitely be allowed in situations of incest, because inbreeding is just never good. It causes the child in question to have problems, and while people with physical or mental issues are accepted in society, it's just common sense to prevent it when it CAN actually be prevented, like incest (don't abort the child if it's not incest). I also think that teenage girls deserve the right to get an abortion, because they're typically going to still be going to school, and I imagine that going to school pregnant is hard in every way. Of course, the best option is proper birth control, but it unfortunately isn't available in certain situations.
  • Mallory Huggins on 30 Aug 12
     
    I agree with Kirstina, abortion shouldn't be used as birth control, birth control should be used. I also think that abortions need to be available in cases of rape, as well. It's easy to say "just give the kid up for adoption" but it's much harder to guarantee that the child will actually be adopted into a good home, or will even be adopted at all. Many children spend their lives in foster homes. Besides, you would still be forcing the mother to carry a fetus for nine months, putting her life on hold for something that isn't even conscious.
  • Alex Snipes on 30 Aug 12
     
    Being morally correct is so much more important than being politically correct. Abortion is in so many ways is morally wrong. To be for something that should very well be considered murder is absolutely absurd. I agree, everyone has the right to do what they want with their body, but that doesn't mean that what they're doing to their body IS right. That is like being pro drugs. Yes, if people want to do drugs, I guess that's their right, but is it right that they're doing drugs? No. That applies to abortion. And yes, "just give the kid up for adoption" IS the better way to go, because whether or not they go to a good home shouldn't be your biggest concern, it's whether or not they even HAVE a home. So give the poor helpless baby a chance, just like you had a chance, because that baby could grow up and do great things. Whether it was raised in a foster home, orphanage or by an unfit family, if you (the one who's pregnant) feel like your unfit to raise your child, wouldn't you think anything else would be better for it than killing it without ever giving it a chance?
  • Jenny Ord on 30 Aug 12
     
    i think in cases like that abortion should be allowed. i am pro-choice but when a dumb 15 year old gets an abortion just because they chose to have unprotected sex is not right. they should take responsibilities for their actions. but if the situation is like this, when the kid will be abused and poor and neglected i believe abortion should be allowed. it was sad to read this article but also good to read.
  • Alex Snipes on 30 Aug 12
     
    But when you're pregnant, how do you know they will be abused, if the parent would just have the baby and take responsibility for their actions in the beginning then they wouldnt be abused. Wouldnt you make sure of that? for the sake of your child? or are you just going to give up, take the easy way out and kill it?
  • Katelyn Owen on 30 Aug 12
     
    Its really sad to think that someone would have wanted their mothers to abort them. Even if it was what could have been best for them.
  • Mallory Huggins on 31 Aug 12
     
    Alex, did you read this article? This article is about how the parent DID have the baby and "took responsibility for their actions" and then abused the child. So, no just because a parent takes responsibility for their actions in the beginning, that doesn't mean the child won't be abused. If you look at it rationally and scientifically, abortion really isn't murder. Abortions are possible through the second trimester, or 24th week of pregnancy. At this time it is impossible for the fetus to live outside of the womb. It has only just started producing blood cells, the eyes aren't developed until the 26th week, the bones aren't developed until between the 31st and 34th week, the brain is still developing even after the 30th week, and the lungs aren't mature until after the 34th week. So is it really 'murder' to abort something that has less consciousness and is less developed than a mouse?
  • Payton Whiteaker on 31 Aug 12
     
    I am pro-choice, and agree with Mallory and Kirstina. Sure, it's not fair for the unborn baby, but is it fair for the parent(s). In the situation of rape, definitely not. Giving birth to someones child that physically harmed you, a mother should not have to do that. Not to mention how expensive it is to have a child. Why should a 15 year old have to pay that sort of money to have a child? The real problem, they don't, and the parents have to suffer for their child, which is unfair to them. If you want to say it's still morally wrong, it's just as bad as stealing thousands of dollars from those who gave birth to you just to let that child live.
Danielle Peabody

Gay Teen Speaks Out - 3 views

abcnews.go.com/...story

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  • Bryan Pregon on 09 Dec 11
     
    Thanks for posting this story. Sometimes issues like bullying and discrimination are hard to personify without hearing how the victims are impacted. I think there was some level of attention at our school with the "give it a ponder" lessons. Do you think our school needs to do more to address bullying (physical or cyber)? Any suggestions?
  • awest520 on 12 Dec 11
Jordan Smith

Apple Education - 4 views

gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/...ibooks-author-and-new-itunes-u

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  • Brice Johnson on 20 Jan 12
     
    This I think will revolutionize the textbook industry. Textbooks for high schools run close to $100, Apple able to sell digital copies for $15 is simple amazing. schools might now adapt iPads and save money in the long run on text books. Also iBook Authors could change the book industry the way that iTunes changed the music industry. We will have to give all of these new services a year and then we will see if Apple can dominate another major industry.
  • Jordan Smith on 24 Jan 12
     
    Yes Brice! I think this will change a lot in the education world.
Bryan Pregon

School bullying's chilling new front - CNN.com - 2 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • Bryan Pregon on 06 Sep 13
     
    "(CNN) -- Can cruel words really kill? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. "
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  • ladasia on 06 Sep 13
     
    It really annoys me that school's say zero tolerance, but most teachers laugh at the nasty comments kids make, or totally ignore them altogether. it's revolting
  • sarah smith on 10 Sep 13
     
    why do people feel like they are better than everyone else because they aren't,it's said how people will committ suicide over cruel words.
  • jasminemarie16 on 13 Sep 13
     
    This kind of thing bothers me. Bullying isn't right, and when people hurt themselves because of it makes it worse. No one should ever have to feel like this. Bullies are horrible, they think it makes them look cool but in reality they look stupid and pathetic. What if someone bullied them ? They wouldn't like it , they would feel the same as the other person they bullied.
  • Mikaela Bowen on 16 Sep 13
     
    To be honest, I see that many people at our own school don't take much or any effort to put an end to bullying. Fights are often being encouraged instead of someone trying to stop it, and it's not hard to come across a post that is negatively directed at another student here. People need to start realizing the impact words and actions make, whether it's verbal or over a text.
  • Victoria Kirk on 16 Sep 13
     
    No one should ever feel like suicide is there way out. Though bullying is so wrong in many ways how will the bullies be charged? These kind of things are tricky to go about because of people exercising their "freedom to speak." Something has to be done soon before any more lives are taken.
ladasia

1 dead, 3 injured in stabbing at Spring High School - 3 views

www.chron.com/...ing-at-Spring-High-4785678.php

news school violence students death

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  • ladasia on 04 Sep 13
     
    YESTERDAY; One student stabbed to death, two with minor injuries, one whose condition is unknown
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  • sarah smith on 20 Sep 13
     
    Cruel and wierd world we live in!
  • Rachel Cottone-Dungan on 24 Sep 13
     
    Some people these days are crazy. Resort to this crap when they get "mad." Ridiculous.
  • Victoria Kirk on 02 Oct 13
     
    This goes to show that banning guns or putting more restrictions on them does not stop people from killing one another and seriously injuring people. Weapons are just tools in the hands of killers.
saffron springer

unarmed man gunned down by cop - 2 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • ladasia on 24 Sep 13
     
    yeah, this story doesn't seem right through and through. What did the man do to provoke the shooting? Could the woman see he was hurt?
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  • sarah smith on 24 Sep 13
     
    This is not right first off 1 shoot was enough,and he was in need of help.He wasn't looking for any trouble
  • Hayli Erickson on 26 Sep 13
     
    This is absolutely outrageous! I believe that police officers are over armed and they need to be trained correctly. I don't feel bad for the police officer at all, he had no reason to shoot an innocent man. And to think, the football player was transferring from him school in Florida to a school In Charlotte so that he could be with his fiancee. It's just cruel and terrible what our society has come to.
  • Victoria Kirk on 26 Sep 13
     
    You can never trust anyone anymore. The government is suppose to help benefit and support the people, but they only care about themselves. The people who are suppose to protect us shoot us down in a time of need. We go against one another and fight over unnecessary things. We aren't the Worlds greatest country anymore.
  • jasminemarie16 on 02 Oct 13
     
    This is crazy. The officer had no reason to shoot that man. He was already hurt, couldn't they tell? Police officers need to know what's right and what's wrong because they obviously don't.
saffron springer

Colcord residents told to watch out for blood worms in water supply - CNN.com - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • saffron springer on 29 Aug 13
     
    In Colcord, Oklahoma, blood worms -- small, red insect larvae -- have been appearing in water glasses and filters in the rural town. All the schools in Colcord have been closed since Tuesday to determine what the small red worms are and how they are suppose to get rid of them.
  • Kaitlyn Murphy on 03 Sep 13
     
    When our water supply went bad, school still went on. Although, the water was contaminated with dirt instead of little worms that suck your blood.
  • spencer schmitz on 03 Sep 13
     
    That is so gross. how dose that even happen???
Madyson Burnett

School Stabbing in Murrysville Pennsylvania - 1 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • Madyson Burnett on 10 Apr 14
     
    Nobody saw it coming not even his parents or kids at school. This is crazy.
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  • krechele on 10 Apr 14
     
    I don't understand why someone would do this, especially without a good reason for it.
  • kelleywelch on 10 Apr 14
     
    It is crazy that a young kid would do something like this. Sending 2 people straight to surgery.
  • Andrew Myers on 10 Apr 14
     
    I wonder what could have caused him to do this. He hasn't shown any signs of motive probably because he had so little involve in the social media.
Bryan Pregon

Daily chart: Some are more equal than others | The Economist - 1 views

www.economist.com/...daily-chart-2

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  • Bryan Pregon on 10 Nov 14
     
    "A NEW paper by Emmanuel Saez of the University of California, Berkeley, and Gabriel Zucman of the London School of Economics suggests that, in America at least, inequality in wealth is approaching record levels."
  • michaelaheilesen on 18 Nov 14
     
    This is crazy to read about. It's hard to believe (somewhat I guess) that the top 0.1% have 22% of of America's wealth. Barely a difference from the peak of 1929.
Bryan Pregon

Newtown victims' families sue maker of gun used in 2012 attack | Reuters - 27 views

www.reuters.com/...shooting-idUSKBN0JT1QQ20141215

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  • Bryan Pregon on 16 Dec 14
     
    "The families of nine people killed in a 2012 massacre at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school sued the maker of the gun used in the attack on Monday, saying the weapon should not have been sold because it had no reasonable civilian purpose."
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  • fwyldes753 on 16 Dec 14
     
    I understand there rage towards the gun company, but you can't sue them for selling a gun. that's what there job is, that's just what they do. they didn't intentionally sell it to that guy knowing the terrible things he was going to do.
  • brooklynschroede on 16 Dec 14
     
    I think the gun makers should not allow that gun to be to sold to the public. Its too powerful. But on the other hand the shooter could just get another gun. I don't think its the gun manufactures fault. People do crazy things, and it just happened to be their gun.
  • escheffler on 16 Dec 14
     
    I agree that the gun should not have been sold to a civilian and the maker/seller should be sued for the crime.
  • tcomulada881 on 16 Dec 14
     
    They shouldn't sue the maker/seller, it was legal to sell that type of gun at that time. The seller didn't know that Lanza was going to shoot 20 first-graders and 6 teachers.
  • deanaroth on 16 Dec 14
     
    I agree that it is wrong to sell such a powerful weapon to the general public. Never the less, you still aren''t going to get back some of those guns they have sold. A military issued weapon should not be sold to the general public, it has no good use for the public. But at the same time, I believe there is no reason to sue the company. The company didn't know this was going to happen.
  • amcclain946 on 16 Dec 14
     
    This whole massacre just absolutely angers me. I cannot believe that a gun that would be used in the military was used by a young, inexperienced man to kill 20 children and 6 faculty. Yeah, the gun-maker didn't know that Lanza was going to go out and do this, but they could have sold a different gun (a gun that would NOT be used in the military.) I think the victims' families did the right thing by sewing the gun-maker. He killed children and wives/husbands....LOVED ONES. That's not okay.
  • justin988 on 16 Dec 14
     
    I agree that it is wrong to sell such a powerful weapon to the general public. Never the less, you still aren''t going to get back some of those guns they have sold. A military issued weapon should not be sold to the general public, it has no good use for the public. But at the same time, I believe there is no reason to sue the company. The company didn't know this was going to happen.
  • kschwindt on 16 Dec 14
     
    I agree with them with the thinking that such a powerful gun shouldn't be sold to just anyone, a gun like that only has one purpose and it isn't hunting. I don't think its fair to sue the gun company, just because you buy a gun doesn't mean you are going to do what happened on that terrible day.
  • djones036 on 16 Dec 14
     
    I think that we should have better background checks before people are sold guns. Also the gunmaker had no idea that Lanza would do something like what he did. The families have a good case because he shouldn't have had the gun at all because it is a very highly powered weapon.
  • pkleppe761 on 17 Dec 14
     
    I do believe that such powerful guns should not be allowed to the public, especially for recreational use. I also do believe that before guns are sold to civilians we should issue many different back ground check systems. This is to ensure no gun is more powerful than the ones the law has and no one who is dangerous has a dangerous weapon.
  • mhart079 on 05 Jan 15
     
    I agree that these guns shouldn't be sold to the public and in fact only used for military purposes. But I do not agree that the maker of the gun should be sued. He just made the gun. He didn't influence the carrier of the gun to do what he did with it. It's like suing a company who makes knives in the same situation. It's all about the user, not the maker.
  • austin807 on 12 Jan 15
     
    Guns shouldn't be sold to the public the maker of the gun should not be sued.
  • Erin Wolff on 29 Jan 15
     
    I agree with them with the thinking that such a powerful gun shouldn't be sold to just anyone, a gun like that only has one purpose and it isn't hunting. I don't think its fair to sue the gun company, just because you buy a gun doesn't mean you are going to do what happened on that terrible day. You can make the gun, but there's no evidence showing the maker of the gun influenced the shooter to do what he did.
dawsonmantich

Bihar cheating scandal: What parents in India will do for good grades - CNN.com - 2 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • dawsonmantich on 24 Mar 15
     
    Images of parents and family members clambering up school buildings and clinging on window ledges to pass cheat sheets to their children have left authorities in despair.
  • abbyotten on 24 Mar 15
     
    That is unbelievable, it's always mind-boggling to see how other countries are versus our's.
camilaluther

Ohio Family's 'Graphic' Halloween Decorations Spark Neighborhood Uproar - CrimeFeed - 14 views

crimefeed.com/...-graphic-one-ohio-neighborhood

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  • camilaluther on 14 Oct 15
     
    While gore and all things scary are common sights at this time of year, one Ohio family's Halloween display just might have gone too far. Located near a neighborhood elementary school, the Barrett family's graphic Halloween decorations have several residents concerned - with one local even contacting the city to have them removed.
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  • Julia Gibler on 21 Oct 15
     
    It would be a violation of the first amendment if the family was forced to remove their decorations, but I think they should , out of courtesy, tone it down a little bit because kids are being scared by it. And it doesn't really look like Halloween decorations it is just graphic and violent.
  • jjacobs079 on 21 Oct 15
     
    I think they should take it down since they live near a school and little kids probably walk past and get scared. I think it would be fine if they put it up on Halloween because other people are probably going to have scarier stuff out.
  • tiaross on 21 Oct 15
     
    I don't think they should have to take it down. Everyone decorates their houses in different ways and that is how they chose to decorate their house. What if someone had a blow pumpkin with a face that would be considered scary to a group of two year olds? Should that neighbor take down that blow up pumpkin?
  • amcintosh485 on 22 Oct 15
     
    I don't think the family should have to take this down. Everyone has their own views and opinions. I would be violating their freedom. They may be able to make it a little less scary for the children's sake but they shouldn't have too.
  • ryanlegg on 26 Oct 15
     
    well no person should destroy this, its a work of art, if parents don't like this they can make their children stay home or look away but this is and can be a form of speech. so it can be lowered but it can't be taken away.
  • seanveazie on 26 Oct 15
     
    This is their own option to make it scary. Parents should be able to shield their kids from what they don't agree with.
  • denniseram on 26 Oct 15
     
    Being forced to take it down would be a violation of their freedom of speech. They have the right to express themselves.
  • anthony309 on 26 Oct 15
     
    The family put a lot of work into their decoration.
  • Sunshine Wink on 26 Oct 15
     
    It really isn't fair for the family to have to take down their decorations, because some parents don't agree with it. If they don't agree with it they don't have to pay attention to it. The family shouldn't have to adjust their halloween fun and decorations to make someone else happy.
  • kaylawalden on 26 Oct 15
     
    The United States is based off the freedom of expression, and if the Ohio family wants to set up decorations for Halloween they are more than allowed to do so. Because of this freedom of expression it wouldn't be fair to have to take down their decorations.
  • katiepetersen005 on 26 Oct 15
     
    I do not think that the family has to take down the decorations because it is their house and they can decorate with what ever they want. However, even the smallest things can harm people. Just seeing a foam headstone can set someone off. Another note is that Halloween is mostly just for kids now so that would lean toward taking down the decorations.
  • chris563 on 26 Oct 15
     
    i don't think its right that people where getting mad at it because that's what Halloweens about horror and its suppose to look really and be scare that's the whole point of Halloween I don't think they should change anything
katiepetersen005

High school football player Andre Smith dies in Illinois - 2 views

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/25/us/illinois-high-school-football-player-death/index.html

started by katiepetersen005 on 26 Oct 15 no follow-up yet
Bryan Pregon

'Active Shooter' video game: Parents of Parkland victims express outrage - CNN - 1 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

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  • Bryan Pregon on 29 May 18
     
    "Politicians and parents of slain students in Parkland, Florida, are expressing outrage about a forthcoming video game in which players can simulate being an active shooter to terrorize a school."
  • ebrilz699 on 06 Dec 18
     
    Me personally I don't think video games can effect how us as humans. Also it's just a VIDEO GAME (keyword game) but this game should defiantly be 18+
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