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Schools Become Battlegrounds for State Gender Politics
Many teenagers do not express to their parents that they would like to change their gender or pronouns. They do not think their parents would approve and do not want to risk disappointing them. In many religious communities, various forms of gender and sexual expression are frowned upon. This can be a major factor in […]
Twitter Files Spark and Sputter in Equal Measure
March 16, 2023 by thetigertime01
Starting the beginning of December, independent journalist Matt Taibbi has released information and conversations that were posted to Twitter but censored by the previous heads of Twitter. Taibbi is an independent journalist who has reported on multiple political stories in the past years. “Anytime you have a true/independent journalist, and in this case Matt Taibbi […]
Yemen Resolution Doesn’t Get a Vote Despite Activists’ Wishes
February 10, 2023 by thetigertime01
The United States is funding its ally Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen. The civil war in Yemen has left over a hundred thousand dead from armed conflict and many more Yemenis dead from starvation. Most of these deaths were civilians killed directly or indirectly by the Saudi military. The United States has given […]
North Korea Tests Nuclear Missile Capable of Reaching America
January 31, 2023 by thetigertime01
North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, November 12, 2022. The U.S. sent two bombers to South Korea in a display of military prowess. Tensions have started to rise, and new updates about the missile have come in. North Korea has test-fired more than thirty missiles since the initial test Saturday. These long-range […]
Missiles Threaten Peace of Mind in U.S.
January 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
North Korea and the United States have had a rocky relationship over the past few decades. With new research and information circulating about a North Korean missile that can reach the United States, some are scared. The Japan Times reported, “Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Joe Biden warned in October of a potential ‘Armageddon’ hanging […]
President Pardons Pot Possessors
November 18, 2022 by thetigertimes
President Biden is a one-time drug war hawk who is now pardoning pot offenders. On October 6, 2022, President Biden took to Twitter to announce the policy “As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Today I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to […]
Russia Considers Using Nuclear Weapons against Ukraine
November 11, 2022 by thetigertimes
Just how close is the world to Nuclear warfare? Unfortunately, it is probably the closest it has been since the Cold War era. The culprit is the raging war going on between Russia and Ukraine, in which Russia is making nuclear weapons threats. “They are just scare-tactics,” Fleetwood Area High school physics and science teacher […]
Pennsylvania Governor’s Election Heats Up
October 19, 2022 by thetigertimes
On Tuesday, November 8th, the new Pennsylvania Governor will be determined. Democratic State attorney Josh Shapiro is in the Political Race against Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano. Both Candidates are looking to succeed former Democratic Governor Tom Wolf, whose term is over and cannot be re-elected. The winner will be sworn in on January 17, […]
Fleetwood’s Women Empowerment Club Starts Up for the 2021-2022 School Year
January 14, 2022 by thetigertimes
The FAHS Women’s Empowerment Club has started up for the 2021-2022 school year. Fleetwood Area High School has started a club to help young men and women learn about different topics pertaining to women’s struggles and rights in the world today. “In Women’s Empowerment Club, anyone who wants to join is welcome,” adviser Sherri Rankin […]
New Government Regulations Plan to Eradicate Drunk Driving
November 30, 2021 by thetigertimes
There are around 9,000 deaths caused by drunk drivers each year in the U.S. In 2026, America is going to have a requirement on cars that will mandate a new technology for people under the influence of alcohol that is intended to curb the extent of fatalities. This plan is part of the Democrat’s trillion-dollar […]
Supply Chain Crisis Erupts in California
November 27, 2021 by thetigertimes
Essential supplies are stranded in the middle of the ocean. This is only part of the crisis happening with the California Supply Chain. There have been an overwhelming number of ports sitting idle and ships being delayed, causing the price of products to go up in stores. The Biden Administration plans to fix this by […]
AOC Makes Fashion Political with “Tax the Rich” Dress
October 26, 2021 by thetigertimes
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Representative, wore a seemingly controversial white dress to the 2021 Met Gala. The red lettering written on the back stated ¨Tax the Rich.¨ Many people loved and admired her dress, while others deplored the message and the medium. Ocasio-Cortez has spent much of her career trying to get the point […]
Hope Dawns for Japanese LGBTQ Community
April 2, 2021 by thetigertimes
A Japanese court ruled that the same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. This is a landmark decision that could herald a new era for marriage equality in the country. It is the first step for same-sex marriage in Japan. A Japanese court has ruled that not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. It is the first time […]
Biden’s Covid-19 Task Force Enters the Scene with Apprehension
February 7, 2021 by thetigertimes
Newly inaugurated President Joseph R. Biden’s Covid team is nervous about what the Trump team hasn’t told them. Biden is inheriting a nation that is grieving over those who perished from the virus. Biden’s team is feeling frustrated and concerned about having a full understanding of the scope of the problems they will confront on […]
A New President Is Inaugurated
January 26, 2021 by thetigertimes
“I will always fight for you. I will be watching and listening. I wish the new administration great luck and great success. They’ve the foundation to do something really spectacular,” former President Donald Trump said. On 20 January 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as this country’s 46th president, and Kamala Harris became the first female […]
LGBTQ Anti-discrimination laws LGBTQ Axed
January 26, 2021 by thetigertimes
Imagine being a target of a hate crime, turned away from health care because of who you are, and turned away from businesses because of who you love. There are so many struggles that people in the LGBTQ community face every day of their lives. The fight for equality has been a long and daring […]
Partisan Politics Drive 2020 Presidential Election
November 20, 2020 by thetigertimes
On 3 November 2020, the presidential election took place. Candidates Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden ran against each other. Isabella Atchina, on behalf of the Biden voters, explained why her family is voting Biden because she liked that his ideals were for a more equal society. Nik Stella, on behalf of the Trump […]
Students, Plan to Vote When You Can!
November 3, 2020 by thetigertimes
With the recent presidential election, it is important to understand why voting is so important. Whether you are a young voter or an experienced voter, voting is a way to speak your voice and directly be involved with your government. No matter what you think, every vote, even yours, is extremely important. That’s one of […]
Democrats Call for Impeachment of Trump
November 22, 2019 by thetigertimes7
On 24 September, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she was initiating impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Pelosi’s move resulted after Trump allegedly urged the Ukranian president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump’s action prompted the House to call for an impeachment inquiry against him, an act many Democrats were ready for since day […]
Empire Star Jussie Smollet Allegedly Stages his Own Attack
April 25, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Empire star Jussie Smollett, 36, has been charged with felony disorderly conduct after falsely reporting an alleged hate crime. Smollett actually staged the whole ordeal simply to gain publicity in order to get a raise in his salary. The following is a brief timeline of the events leading up to today. 22 January 2019: A […]
New York Passes New Abortion Law
April 24, 2019 by thetigertimes7
On 23 January 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new abortion law into legislation. The law makes it easier for state residents to have post-availability, third-trimester abortions. The old law only allowed abortions in the third-trimester if the mother’s health was in danger. The bill AB 6221 passed with a vote of 94-49. […]
Turning Point Arrives in Fleetwood
April 23, 2019 by thetigertimes
Turning Point USA is the nation’s biggest conservative movement across thousands of universities and high schools. A common misconception of the organization is that it preaches Republican propaganda. In this day and age, there are various different kinds of Republicans. TP USA just focuses on promoting American freedom, the free market, and limited government. On […]
Catholic School Boys Deemed Innocent after Viral Rally Video
March 14, 2019 by thetigertimes7
America is having trouble deciding what is an acceptable form of Freed Speech. In Washington D.C. on 18 January 2019, a group of Covington Catholic School boys were harassed for wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ hats. The boys were there to rally peacefully at a March for Life event, but unfortunately their day did not […]
Racism Allegations Compel Vermont Lawmaker to Resign
February 13, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Vermont’s only black female lawmaker has resigned. Kiah Morris decided to step down from her position after she had received harassment from a white nationalist. The man will not be pressed with any charges because, by law, his comments are covered by the First Amendment. Kiah’s harasser was covered by the First Amendment, which states […]
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March 17, 2023 by thetigertime01
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