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Should social media companies have the right to censor content on their platforms?

Sarah Yu As a teenager living in 21st-century America, I have witnessed firsthand how social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit shape public discourse on art, media, science, and politics. In an era where influential figures such as Elon Musk dominate conversations about freedom of expression, the question of whether social media companies should have the right to censor content has become increasingly significant. While social media companies possess the leg

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A student-run publication where we showcase the creativity, curiosity, and intellect of high schoolers from everywhere to explore unconventional questions through policy, economics, and philosophy. Our mission is to provide young writers, researchers, and thinkers with a platform to share their ideas and voices with a wider audience.

What happens when you ask the questions no one else is asking? At Locke & Key, students from across the country tackle thought-provoking topics like "Can you fall in love with ChatGPT?" or "Should parking fines be based on income?" using interdisciplinary analysis. The best ideas emerge when curiosity meets critical thinking. Articles combine perspectives from policy, economics, and philosophy to explore questions that don't have easy answers.

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Would society be better if there were more scientists in positions of political power?

Justin Park These days, it’s not an uncommon sentiment to view the government with more skepticism than ever before. No matter where you are on the political spectrum, it seems that everyone has issues with a politician or party. It’s no secret that the American people are becoming increasingly polarized, a phenomenon that coincides with a decades-long loss of public trust in the federal government; according to the Pew Research Center , the percentage of people who had confi

Should social media companies have the right to censor content on their platforms?

Sarah Yu As a teenager living in 21st-century America, I have witnessed firsthand how social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit shape public discourse on art, media, science, and politics. In an era where influential figures such as Elon Musk dominate conversations about freedom of expression, the question of whether social media companies should have the right to censor content has become increasingly significant. While social media companies possess the leg