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Poetry

Measuring Joy

Poetry: "My grandmother put a little sugar in everything she cooked." Michael S. Glaser
Features

Finally Breaking Down the Hedge?

Have our Quaker institutions finally become obsolete? Thomas Hamm
Features

Turning Somersaults in the Quaker Ecosystem

We have to find ways to build relationships and maintain our Quaker tradition. Margaret Fraser
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 urge you to look past your empire of business and riches, and ask yourself a question

Student Voices: " All that said, I have a few pieces of final advice for you: Be kind. Build bridges,… Brinlea La Barge
Student Voices Project

The world is constantly changing and progressing but without proper leadership, it will be very easy for our country to stumble

Student Voices: "After having countless conversations and doing extensive research, I am still confused about your priorities and whether you… Jeanne Rauff
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

Though I am just a 14-year-old girl caught between two worlds, I would like to offer you some advice

Student Voices: "Though many families do enter the United States illegally, there should be a process for them to correct… Sahmara Cherise Spence Rogers
Student Voices Project

Even if you do not agree with many women, please respect our ideals

Student Voices: "Feminism is as a matter of principle. You will learn that respecting women is the right thing to… Acadia Pesner
Student Voices Project

Quaker Students’ Reading List for President Trump

24 book recommendations from the Student Voices Project. staff
Features

Seven Tasks to Heal the World

Simple actions each of us can take to heal our hearts and the hearts of others. Michael Soika
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