Jacqui Germain
Jacqui Germain was the 2022 Economic Security Project senior fellow at Teen Vogue. Jacqui is a St. Louis-based journalist, trained organizer and poet, whose work has appeared in outlets including The Nation, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Elle, The New Inquiry and Vice.
Government
What If Regular People Could Decide How Cities Spent Their Money?
Organizers in St. Louis, L.A., and beyond are trying to make that happen.
Justice
How ‘Survival Crimes’ Land Young People in Jail
Jocelyn Mati resorted to stealing food “because my parents couldn’t provide.”
Government
A $15 Minimum Wage Isn’t Actually Enough to Live On
In most of the country, this isn't enough to afford rent.
Government
Everything You Need to Know About Recessions
How can we know if we’ve entered one, or when it’s over?
Environment
What the Climate Justice Movement Really Wants
This isn’t about creating a “nicer version of green capitalism.”
Immigration
For Undocumented Families, the COVID Recession Continues
“We felt very left out and hopeless.”
Politics
Can We Stop Glamorizing Side Hustles?
Many young people are working multiple jobs out of necessity.
Government
What to Know Before Using TurboTax to Pay Taxes
You could be paying for services you don’t need.
Politics
Influencers Who Are Unionizing Say Work Is Work
“The biggest thing that I heard from influencers is the exploitation.”
Justice
A First Job at McDonald’s Turned Into a Nightmare, Workers Say
Female workers say they’ve experienced sexual harassment and abuse.
Government
The Fight for $15 Isn’t Just About the Minimum Wage
There’s another crucial piece to this movement.
Justice
Why Amazon’s Union Vote Is Such a Huge Deal
This is bigger than just one warehouse, or one company.
Government
The Tremendous Cost of Staying Alive in the U.S.
“I literally am sharing the same vial of insulin with my sister.”
Government
5 Young People on Living With Thousands in Credit Card Debt
“Once interest started accruing, the debt just spiraled out of control.”
Government
What Can We Really Expect From Biden on Student Debt Relief?
The freeze on federal loan payments is set to expire at the end of January.