Elizabeth Djinis
Elizabeth Djinis is a writer and journalist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work has been published by Poynter, The Dallas Morning News, The Tampa Bay Times, The Penny Hoarder and Sarasota Magazine, among others. Follow her on Twitter.
Politics
Before Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Wedding, Venice Activists Raised Hell
How Venice protesters got the world's third-richest man to move his wedding reception.
Politics
I Moved to Italy for Work. Here’s What It’s Like to Use Socialized Health Care
Getting prescriptions and medical advice is a breeze.
Politics
Some European Cities Are Rebelling Against Overtourism
In Barcelona, locals even squirted water guns at tourists.
Politics
6 Times the US Government Suppressed Protests in Recent History
From Occupy Wall Street to the J20 protests.
Politics
We Can’t Just AC Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
Heatwaves are happening in parts of the world that don’t have air conditioning.
Politics
Will Americans Ever Be Willing to Make Personal Sacrifices for the Climate?
Some European countries have banned short flights and restricted the use of heat.
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Politics
Why Are Conspiracy Theorists Worried About “15-Minute Cities”
Critics have called the idea a socialist conspiracy.
Justice
Florida Is Ground Zero for So Many Youth Movements
“When you grow up in a place like Florida, you see a lot of injustice.”
Justice
The ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ Movement Isn’t A Joke
The campaign started as a parody. It’s grown into something much bigger.
Government
It’s Really Not That Hard to Get Young People to Vote
Campaigns are just bad at engaging us.
Government
Can Social Media Companies Actually Get People to Vote?
Snapchat and Facebook talk a big game around voting, but do their registration efforts actually work?
Government
What It’s Like to Live In a State Run By Politicians You Can’t Stand
“At first, there was this huge urge to just get away and get out.”
Environment
How Young Climate Activists Prevent Burnout
“It’s hard to separate yourself from your activism when you’re so young.”
Environment
Young People Are Risking Everything for Climate Action
In some countries, “there are security risks young people face even for speaking out.”
Government
This Congresswoman Is Often Mistaken for an Intern
Rep. Sara Jacobs talks about sexism and ageism in politics.
Government
Inside the Fight Over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Students at over 20 schools staged a walkout in protest.
Identity
What You Need to Know About COVID Tests
It can feel like there are more questions than answers about COVID, so we're clearing things up.
Environment
This Congressman Wants the Fashion Industry to Stop Killing the Planet
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries.
Environment
Where We Live, Climate Emergency Is Our Everyday
Farzana Faruk Jhumu lives in the most polluted city in the world.
Government
Trump’s SCOTUS Appointees All Follow This Legal Theory
Here’s what you need to know about constitutional originalism.
