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Talk about how Chapter one of the Republican GOP is lifting restrictions on American energy production and the effect on the planet 

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Research Trump deregulation policies 

Discuss Trump wanting to reverse the democrat open boarders’ policies 

Discuss how the republican GOP mentions restoring peace through strength

Republican GOP chapter two, begin largest deportation program in American history

Discuss the last time we did a mass deportation with Vietnam 

Comment on Chapter 5 of the Republican GOP “We will repeal Joe Biden’s dangerous Executive Order that hinders AI Innovation, and imposes Radical Leftwing ideas on the development of this technology. In its place, Republicans support A Development rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing. “ 

Discuss Chap 5 pt 3 “Republicans will revive the U.S. Auto Industry by reversing harmful Regulations, canceling Biden’s Electric Vehicle and other Mandates, and preventing the importation of Chinese vehicles.” 

Discuss Chapter 7 pt 1 “ We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models. “ 

Discuss Chapter 7 pt 4 “Republicans will support overhauling standards on school discipline, advocate for immediate suspension of violent students, and support hardening schools to help keep violence away from our places of learning. “

Discuss Chapter 7 pt 7 “Republicans will reinstate the 1776 Commission, promote Fair and Patriotic Civics Education, and veto efforts to nationalize Civics Education. We will support schools that teach America’s Founding Principles and Western Civilization.” 

Discuss Chapter 7 pt 8 “Republicans will champion the First Amendment Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate the Religious Freedoms of American students.”

Discussion over Ryan Walters and his motions while in office.

Discuss Chapter 7 pt 8 “The United States spends more money per pupil on Education than any other Country in the World, and yet we are at the bottom of every educational list in terms of results.  We are going to close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. and send it back to the States, where it belongs, and let the States run our educational system as it should be run.  Our Great Teachers, who are so important to the future wellbeing of our Country, will be cherished and protected by the Republican Party so that they can do the job of educating our students that they so dearly want to do. It is our goal to bring Education in the United States to the highest level, one that it has never attained before!” 

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The debate on who should write stories about marginalized groups.

Should romance fiction get the same literary respect as other genres?

Should romance stories prioritize realistic portrayals of relationships, or are happily-ever-afters essential?

Can a love story without a happy ending be just as satisfying—or even more impactful?

Is a romance novel still “romance” if the story focuses more on personal growth, friendships, or family dynamics?

Should romance writers focus more on emotional connection or physical chemistry in their stories?

Do tropes like “enemies-to-lovers” or “fake dating” feel tired, or do they continue to resonate because they work?

Do dominant, “alpha” male characters still have a place in modern romance stories, or should they be replaced by more nuanced portrayals?

Is love at first sight a charming fantasy or an unrealistic crutch for lazy storytelling?

Why do readers gravitate toward bad-boy characters, and does this reinforce harmful relationship ideals?

Are traditional gender roles in romance problematic, or are they simply part of the genre’s escapism?

Are love triangles engaging story devices or overplayed distractions?

Is it a writer’s responsibility to include diverse relationships, or should they write what feels most authentic to them?

Is mainstream romance doing enough to highlight queer relationships?

Should certain romance stories—like those depicting marginalized identities—be written only by writers from those communities?

How far have we come in making literature more inclusive, and what challenges remain?

Exploring obstacles faced by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and other marginalized writers.

Are we seeing enough LGBTQ+, BIPOC, or differently-abled characters in romance novels?

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The evolution of romance writing through the centuries.

How eras like the Regency period and Renaissance inspire timeless love stories.

Creating compelling relationships in imaginary worlds.

Romance beyond Earth—love in futuristic and alien settings.

Exploring the dark and tragic side of romance.

Why love works differently in “literary fiction” and commercial romance.

Writing realistic romantic tension that sizzles on the page.

How first encounters set the tone for great love stories

Revisiting beloved romance tropes like enemies-to-lovers, second chances, or fake dating.

When subverting romantic tropes makes for memorable fiction.

Writing bittersweet, realistic, or unconventional love resolutions.

Crafting conversations that make readers swoon.

The importance of diverse and inclusive love stories

Exploring relationships shaped by dating apps, long-distance calls, and social media.

Writing romances that celebrate love at different stages of life.

Telling love stories beyond traditional romantic norms.

Highlighting flaws, failures, and vulnerability in romantic narratives.

How writers depict romance during wars, pandemics, or personal crises.

Exploring relationships like Elizabeth and Darcy or Heathcliff and Cathy.

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