![Poltics and current events can be taught in class in an effecitve manner, but WCHS is going to have to meet that challenge with dedicated teaching.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/deglel_politicsinschool.webp)
Too vital to ignore: we need to talk politics
By Dehab Deglel, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager
• November 27, 2023
![Politics and current events could come up in any class at any time, but that doesnt mean that they should. These topics need to be restricted in classes, otherwise it could cause serious negative effects .](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Suissa_PoliticsInSchool.jpeg.webp)
Sticky politics don’t belong at school
By Amari Suissa, Internal Communications Manager
• November 27, 2023
![Many WCHS students start their days by checking their phones, opening social media, and scrolling through to see if they missed anything eventful while they were sleeping.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chadwick_SocialMediaCurrent-Events1-1028x1200.jpg)
Teens posting politics on social media should be careful
By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor, Photo Manager
• November 17, 2023
![On July 16, 2022, Democracy Summer fellows meet Representatives Jennifer Wexton and Jamie Raskin to discuss the importance of canvassing during a mid-term election.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ngwana_StudentAdvocacy1-900x533.jpg)
Students can get politically involved even if they can not vote
By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Communications Manager
• November 16, 2022
![On May 14, 2022, protesters filled the streets of Washington D.C. to stand against the overturning of Roe v. Wade.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Young_RoeVWadeProtest2-895x900.jpg)
Students stand up to threat against Roe v. Wade
By Clara Young, Assitant News Editor
• June 9, 2022
![The US Capitol Building which houses congress looms over DC just miles from WCHS in Potomac, MD. Despite this proximity, and notable other governmental influences like MCPS’s Board or Montgomery County’s government buildings, The Observer for the most part avoids publishing anything political.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cook_Jpolitics1-900x600.png)
Why high school publications shouldn’t censor politics
By Quinn Cook, News Editor
• April 22, 2021
![Many prominent social media companies, such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter have banned users that do not follow their user policy. Tech giants have an obligation to suspend the accounts that violate their guidelines.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bhattiprolu_socialmediabans2-900x505.jpg)
Social media companies should ban inappropriate users
By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
• January 27, 2021
![For the 2021 election, many first time voters have decided to vote using a mail-in ballot, instead of the traditional in-person polling method. Although there are concerns about the accuracy of mail-in ballots, they are an effective way to stay safe and avoid contracting COVID-19.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Freeman_voting-photo-1-900x600.jpg)
WCHS seniors register to vote in the 2020 presidential election
By Ava Freeman, Online Editor-in-Chief
• October 14, 2020
![Protestors rally in Ohio, urging for the state to open up again, protesting the current stay at home order.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/David_LockdownProtests-860x900.jpg)
Lockdown protesters need to focus getting rid of Covid-19
By Sapna David, Features Editor
• May 11, 2020
![WCHS attenda march outside the DC Capitol. Protests are a common form of political participation](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Green_PoliticalActivism-e1584054965364-675x900.jpg)
WCHS students participate in politics
By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief
• March 12, 2020
![Politics have no place in popular sporting events](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Opinions_Fredricks_No-Politics-in-Super-Bowl-900x599.jpg)
Politics have no place in popular sporting events
By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor
• March 1, 2020
![Ben Platt stars in the new hit dramedy, The Politician. The first season is available on Netflix.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jalil_1.jpg)
The Politician embodies current political issues
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
• October 26, 2019
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