My whole life the US has been considered a superpower. We celebrate our innovations, our freedom, and our leadership. We are told that this is a land of opportunity.But as a 14-year-old growing up in this so-called superpower, I find myself asking, "A superpower for whom? Who really benefits from this power? And how many are left behind?" Looking deeper beneath the surface, I see many cracks. cracks in our health care where getting sick can often mean spending a fortune. Cracks in our government where those ...

Silicon Valley uses technology to create equal opportunity, while Washington DC uses a money printer to ensure unequal outcomes. ...