American schoolchildren are taught that the United States is a representative democracy, in which citizens vote for their leaders who make laws. The federal government’s executive branch’s leader, the president, and members of Congress (the legislative branch) are elected more or less directly by the people. Congress proceedings are broadcast via CSPAN and the president, being … [Read more...] about One Nation Under Who?: The Supreme Court vs Us.
Archives for October 2013
Scrolling Scribe: Wreckless Without A Cause
Each week on Scrolling Scribe, editors will select their favorite archived articles and repost them for your reading pleasure. This week's pick comes from managing editor Lilian Min: "It's so 'typical' to write about Los Angeles and its weirdness. This story picks up on that, but also manages to convey a real drifting disconnect, and the descriptions are so ripe that you … [Read more...] about Scrolling Scribe: Wreckless Without A Cause
Girls on Film: Forced Representation
The majority of people I have talked to have at some time or another read The Catcher in the Rye, a tale of the famous protagonist, Holden Caulfield. I, like many others, was required to read this novel in ninth grade. If you haven’t read the book, it basically just goes through Holden’s struggles with school, family, life, etc. If you have read it, you probably remember the … [Read more...] about Girls on Film: Forced Representation
The Book Is on the Table: Memorizing Education
Oh, the joy of high school. Wake up early, see the same people every morning and afternoon, eat less-than-tasty lunch, and memorize all sorts of information teachers deem important. On the day before a major test, most, if not all, students push themselves through the process of memorizing key names, dates, formulas, you name it, to do well. Then, when these students proceed … [Read more...] about The Book Is on the Table: Memorizing Education
Chasing the Unicorn: The Demigod Dilemma
To say that I "like" Greek mythology is an understatement. In fact, in order to fully demonstrate how hilariously understatement-y that is, let me start by explaining that if you're someone I consider to be a close friend, there's a 99.99999% chance that you know one or all of the following things about me: I woke up every morning in high school to Arcade Fire's … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: The Demigod Dilemma