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Jameelah Nasheed

Jameelah Nasheed is an op-ed columnist for Teen Vogue. She covers news, politics, race, and culture. Follow her on Twitter.
Politics

A Teen Survived Being Crushed by a Boulder

It took eight men to get the stone off of him.
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Someone Called the Authorities About a Teen's Hot Dog Stand

Instead of busting him, a health inspector helped him get the permit he needed.
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A Teen Was Busted for Dumping Cooking Oil in a Roller Skating Rink

After being arrested, charged, and released, his mom made him help clean up the mess.
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An Ohio Teen Is Facing a Vehicular Homicide Charge After Crashing a Tesla en Route to Prom

The teen's trial starts July 16 as she faces vehicular homicide and assault charges for the incident.
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The Emmett Till Case Is Being Reopened

"New information" prompted the move from the Justice Department.
Politics

A Make-A-Wish Teen Was a Senator for a Day

Thomas Stephenson, 18-years-old, was welcomed to Capitol Hill by Michigan senator Gary Peters.
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The Thai Soccer Team Cave Rescue Is Complete

All 12 members of the Wild Boars and their coach have been rescued.
Politics

Chicago Police Shot and Seriously Injured a Teen

The officer said he pointed a gun at him.
Politics

Immigrant Toddlers Are Reportedly Facing Deportation Proceedings Without Their Parents

Attorneys say the children can't explain why they fled their home countries.
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“Swimming Stephanie” Is the Latest White Woman to Harass a Young Person of Color

She was arrested after allegedly assaulting a black teen.
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Protests Continued After Antwon Rose's Funeral

The 17-year-old's community remembered him following his death by police shooting.
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More Than 2,000 Immigrant Children Are Still Separated From Their Parents

The kids are spread all across the country in facilities and foster care.
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Virginia's Governor Has Ordered a Probe of Immigrant Teens' Abuse Claims

The teens say staff at a juvenile detention facility handcuffed and beat them.
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Jeff Sessions Targeted Victims of Domestic Abuse and Gang Violence Seeking Asylum

"Women and children will die as a result of these policies."
Politics

This Democratic Candidate Made Sure to Kiss His Husband Where Trump Would See

Richard Madaleno ran an ad sealed with a kiss during Trump's favorite TV show.
Campus Life

This Middle School's 8th Graders Got Bulletproof Backpack Shields for Graduation

“I never thought I’d need this.”
Politics

A Teen and His Girlfriend Were Charged With Offering Money to Kill His Dad

Police say the 19-year-old was bragging about the big inheritance he expected.
Politics

The Teacher Who Stopped the Indiana School Shooting Said He's Proud of the Student in Recovery

“Her courage and strength at such a young age is nothing short of remarkable.”
Politics

House Democrats Want Parkland Survivors to Intern for Them

They hope other student activists working on gun violence will also apply.
Politics

A California Teen Allegedly Tricked His Teachers So He Could Hack His Grades

He's now facing 14 felony charges.
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An 18-Year-Old Was Killed After Being Tricked With Fake Computer Issues

One of Sam Poss's killers has been found guilty after confessing to a murder-suicide pact.
Politics

Melania Trump Announced an Initiative to Tackle Cyberbullying

Activism starts at home.
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Stormy Daniels Is Suing Donald Trump for Defamation

The lawsuit is about one of the president's tweets.
Politics

The Korean War May Finally Be Officially Ending

North and South Korean delegations met to begin peace talks.