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Budget cuts close Sugar Land prison
Central Unit prison in Sugar Land, Texas, closed its gates for good Sept. 1.
The prison, which had 950 inmate beds, was the first state...
Huckleberry Finn revision: pro
Producing a new version of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" that replaces the "N-word" with the word "slave" allows the book to continue to reach into the lives of generations to come.
In a society where change and progress are valued, removing offensive terms allows for a more comfortable read.
In classes, students learn equality alongside peers of every race and background. However, confusion swirls when the teacher assigns an highly praised and beloved book for the class and students find racial slurs embedded throughout the text.