What Should Be Done to Protect Children Online?
How concerned are you about the dangers of social media and the internet? In your opinion, are technology companies doing enough to protect children online? If not, should Congress step in and pass legislation to address the problem?Last week, in a contentious congressional hearing, U.S. senators grilled executives from Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap,…
Should College Be Free?
Should all states follow suit? Or is it an unrealistic plan at the expense of taxpayers? In “New Mexico Announces Plan for Free College for State Residents,” Simon Romero and Dana Goldstein write: In one of the boldest state-led efforts to expand access to higher education, New Mexico is unveiling a plan on Wednesday to…
Should Students Learn About Climate Change in School?
Around half of middle school science teachers teach the subject minimally or not at all. How important do you think it is for young people to learn about climate change?
Should There Still Be Snow Days?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In response to a large storm that hit the East Coast this week, school districts across the United States continued with virtual instruction instead of canceling classes. The change could become permanent. How do you feel about…
Should There Be an Age Minimum for Anti-Aging Skin Care Products?
Do you think using anti-aging skin care products is a problem among young people? Does more need to be done to address it?In “California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products,” Jordyn Holman and Madison Malone Kircher write about a proposed law that would make it illegal for companies to sell over-the-counter anti-aging…
Should Parents Give Children More Responsibility at Younger Ages?
At what age do you think children should be allowed to play outdoors without supervision? Take a walk or bike ride alone? Go to a local store? Take public transportation? Stay home alone?How old were you when you first did those things? What memories do you have about them?In the Opinion essay “On Japan’s Adorable…
Should Colleges and Universities Get Rid of Legacy Admissions?
Virginia will end legacy admissions at public universities after Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill on Friday banning the practice that gives applicants with family ties to alumni a boost.Under House Bill 48, public universities in the state will be barred from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on their connections to not only alumni…
How Concerned Should We Be About the Dangers of Nuclear War?
Last month, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a collective of Japanese atomic bomb survivors. What can we learn from their stories and their efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons?
What Should Stores Do With Unsold Goods?
Retailers sometimes throw out returned, damaged or otherwise unwanted items. What should happen instead?
Should You Be Able to Copyright a Vibe?
One influencer has accused another of copying her aesthetic on social media. Should stealing someone’s vibe be against the law?
