Dystopian books like these are important for young adults to read because they really make them consider the status quo, and whether or not the current state of things (in any aspect of life, in fiction or in reality) is good or needs to change. (businessinsider.com)
They might be the words of a central bank that is running out of patience with the current state of things. (canadianbusiness.com)
Why this disparity between an historical investment in public education by Christians and the current state of things? (rachelheldevans.com)