Growing up in middle class suburbia can make a person blind to his or her comforts. While I have always tried to be aware of my privilege, I am not always able to put into perspective just how well-off I am compared to other children in the world. I joined the Junior State of America (JSA) in the fall of 2014. The Junior State is an organization that strives to increase social and political awareness through debates, discussions, and activism. By...

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