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Among Friends: A Piece of the Answer

An introduction to the May 2017 issue on the fourth annual Student Voices Project and Quaker Summers.
Student Voices Project

For a religious group known for its silent worship, we’re a pretty outspoken bunch

Student Voices: "We advocate, we organize, we vote, we speak the truth, and when necessary, we protest. We may worship… Greyson Acquaviva, Anna Avanesyan, Charlie Melchior-Fisher, Preston Melchior-Fisher
Student Voices Project

Every person deserves a chance and the right to have that chance

Student Voices: "The America I envision is an America where all people are treated equally. It is an America where… Kyle Witter
Student Voices Project

I hope you make the right decisions for our country, especially for the children like me

Student Voices: "If I were the president, I would retrain the people who have lost their jobs in the coal… Rimil Ghosh
Student Voices Project

When I first found out that you won the election, to be honest, I felt fear

Student Voices: "Fear that racial relations would get worst, fear that women would be looked at as lesser (more than… Abigail Regis
Student Voices Project

Our police are not protecting and serving anymore

Student Voices: " I believe we need to bring more attention to these police as a first priority. I do… Carl Wagner
Student Voices Project

One of the many injustices that I am craving for you to change is the death penalty

Student Voices: "Our world is killing people who might not have even committed the crime they’ve been sentenced for. People… Lucy Joy Rupertus
Student Voices Project

Do not break the hearts of the children who want to be together with their parents

Student Voices: "Consider the importance of family values and the future of the children, and help them grow by educating… Sara De La Torre
Student Voices Project

I feel that nationalism can help America

Student Voices: "However, for someone who promises that “America now will be heard,” perhaps it’s time to listen to everyone,… Jacob Orloff