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4th Annual Student Voices Project

Our fourth annual Student Voices Project brought in letters from 290 middle and high school students from 15 schools and educational venues in seven different U.S. states and two foreign countries. We selected 30 honorees whose submissions are featured here. This year we asked students to write a letter to the next president of the United States suggesting what they think he should focus on during his first year.

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

I want my brother to be able to drive without having the fear of being pulled over

Dear President Donald Trump, Being under 18, I had no say in the election, but I would like to mention… Nawal N’Garnim
Student Voices Project

The following is a letter of protest

Student Voices: "Under your administration, many of my friend’s families would be deported, never to be seen again. I can… Davis Brooks
Student Voices Project

America has always welcomed immigrants from all over the world

Student Voices: "About two years ago, I visited the Statue of Liberty for the first time. I can recall being… Malak Qaradeh
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

America needs to be a safe place for anybody and everybody

Student Voices: "Many people are fleeing war-torn countries to find a safe, new life in America. They dream of living… Gillian C. Murray
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
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

My father painted your hotel, and he is an immigrant

Student Voices: "Many other people that have worked for you have similar stories. If you stop immigration you’re not going… Pierre Alvarez
Student Voices Project

You should know that even though you are the president, you aren’t more important than other people

Student Voices: "Quakers believe that there is good and evil inside all human beings, and each human being can choose… Sarah
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

As a human race we must understand and accept that we are connected

Student Voices: "My name is Juliet Ramey-Lariviere. I am many things: I am a woman, a friend, an ally, a… Juliet Ramey-Lariviere
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