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PRO/CON: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water

Ahmed Ahmed
October 7, 2020
Bashing celebrities weighing in on important issues can seem attractive. Don’t do it.
PRO/CON: Beware the impending plastic disaster

PRO/CON: Beware the impending plastic disaster

Ahmed Ahmed
September 23, 2020
A fundamental fight for our earth’s future has largely flown under the radar.
income families. With the waiver from the USDA, schools around the county will be handing out free breakfasts and lunches to those that request it. Photo Credit: Aaron Doucett

Waiver extensions for school food program clears confusion as schools shut down

Ahmed Ahmed
September 21, 2020
Free lunch and breakfast will be available to students, due to an extension from the USDA.
We should just send people $5,000 checks

We should just send people $5,000 checks

Ahmed Ahmed
September 20, 2020
The clock is ticking for many working families. Can we help them in time?
You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
Senator Harris’ All-American story

Senator Harris’ All-American story

Ahmed Ahmed
August 27, 2020
I’m the son of immigrants and so are most of my friends. Kamala Harris’ ascent is reinstating our American-ness.
Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

Virtual education starts with minor bumps amidst Canvas, Infinite Campus outages

After the technology complications were resolves, the remainder of the day continued without noticeable complications.
The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

Ahmed Ahmed
July 29, 2020
The school made the correct decision in closing down schools for the new year. What now?
Senate Republicans blocking the Cares Act prevented dollars from getting into people’s hands. We can, and should, reverse the damage. Photo Credit: Steven Depolo/Flickr Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

School year to start with full time distance learning

Gurleen Swaich and Ahmed Ahmed
July 24, 2020
Students will begin full time distance learning starting August 24th.
BREAKING NEWS: CCSD recommends full distance learning for 2021 school year

BREAKING NEWS: CCSD recommends full distance learning for 2021 school year

Ahmed Ahmed
July 20, 2020
New cases have increased 17 times since the first of June, according to the New York Times.
In defense of selfishness

In defense of selfishness

Ahmed Ahmed
May 9, 2020
Moral preening may make some people feel nice, but it does nothing to mitigate the damage caused by the virus.
Carolyn Goodman rolls the dice with Las Vegans’ lives

Carolyn Goodman rolls the dice with Las Vegans’ lives

Ahmed Ahmed
April 23, 2020
The Las Vegas mayor defies public health experts by advocating for the city to reopen.