SopheneAvedissian

Outside of her work with GEN-ZiNE, Sophene is a writer for the Los Angeles Times High School Insider, the Youth Civics Initiative, and The Teen Magazine.

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California’s SB 955 Empowers Students: Why Other States Should Follow the State’s Lead

News & Politics, Published August 10, 2023

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Brazil's Protests: Echoes of the January 6th U.S. Capitol Attack

News & Politics, Published February 22, 2023

On January 8, thousands of supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the main buildings of all three branches of Brazil’s government including Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court, and the presidential palace.

Gen Z’s Influential Role in the 2022 Midterms

News & Politics, Published November 29, 2022

The 2022 Midterm Election proved just how influential Gen Z is and will remain to be.

Protests Erupt Across Iran Following Death of Mahsa Amini

News & Politics, Published October 18, 2022

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The Effects of Gun Violence Go Beyond The Statistics

News & Politics, Published September 21, 2022

Damage caused by gun violence is typically measured in the numerical aftermath. But the rise of school shootings is tearing at the fabric of society, and lining it with fear.