Social media and the news always tries to pick a side and it is hard to tell what is the truth and what is a lie. The United States has hidden a lot of information from the public and it has changed the way people look at things, especially the government. People try and expose the faults in America’s democracy but it is hard because while people have the freedom of speech and press, they still are limited to things that go against what the public should and shouldn’t hear. Social justice figures are important because they stand for a cause. They want to make the world a better place with ideals that fit a lot of people’s needs. While things have changed over the past century, issues that were a problem back then, are still a problem now. People face discrimination, people face the unknown, and people face unsuppressed power within powerful corporations. In the end, the American people will stand for what they believe, even when most people will agree that it is not right or just. Something that should change is how people look at American history. America is seen as a model country with its motto, “land of the free, home of the brave.” Our history is praised for the good deeds of the people who rose against the evil and injustice in America and yet in today’s world, people are still discriminated against, people are still treated poorly, and people are still seen as underprivileged and poor. Our history has…