Lauren Young
Politics
Conspiracy Theories Targeting Planned Parenthood Have Been Around Longer Than You Think
We take a look back at the history.
Politics
This New Program Trains Young Anti-Gun Violence Activists to Run for Office
Lawmakers have “failed to prioritize our safety. So we’ll be running to replace you.”
Government
Are Republicans Self-Owning With Their Approach to Young Voters?
Republicans may be setting themselves up for trouble in years to come.
Government
Elizabeth Warren Wants Congress to Do Its Job
The senator tells Teen Vogue it's time to get over the bipartisanship fantasy.
Government
The GOP Is Surgically Targeting Voters Who Helped Dems Win in 2020
It’s “a coordinated attack.”
Government
SCOTUS Weakens Voting Rights Act In 6-3 Ruling
In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan called the decision “tragic.”
Government
How The United States Confuses People Into Not Voting
“Elections do not have to be like this. Voting does not have to look like this.”
Government
This Voting Method Could Solve a Lot of Problems With Elections
What you should know about ranked-choice voting.
Government
These Teens Are Leading the Fight to Lower the Voting Age
This is about expanding basic democratic rights.
Government
This New Student Group Wants to Lead the Progressive Revolution
“The earlier we can train people, the earlier change will come.”
Justice
What It's Like to Be Young and Homeless During the Pandemic
One in 10 young adults aged 18-25 experience homelessness in any given year.
Government
These Progressive Candidates Want to Transform Their Communities
“It’s going to take change at that level to really see the change we want in America.”
Politics
This College Student Shares How Mutual Aid Came Together on Her Campus
“It’s been really inspiring and uplifting to see how many students are willing to step up to help.”
Government
5 Young People On Why They're Refusing to Pay Their Student Loans
“If I wanted to pay my student debt, I can't pay for health care.”
Government
Could This Be the Last Anti-Trump Women’s March?
Trump was sworn in four years ago this weekend.
Government
Virginia’s 2019 Elections Have a Lot to Say About What Could Happen In 2020
Will we see a blue wave round two? Or sweeping GOP victories?
Government
Why Homeless Advocates Aren’t Happy With the 2020 Presidential Candidates
One in 10 people between 18 and 25 experience homelessness in a given year.
Government
Gen Z Is The Most Progressive — and Least Partisan — Generation
“[Gen Z] is a particularly liberated generation. They reject labels and putting things in boxes.”
Environment
Twitter Thinks Greta Side-Eyed Trump at the United Nations
"Greta Thunberg mad-dogging Trump at the UN is my entire mood board."
Government
Elizabeth Warren’s Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get More Women in Government
Via notes, texts and invitations to tea at her D.C. apartment, the 2020 Democrat is trying to convince more women to run — and help them win.
Politics
Meet the Group Helping High Schoolers Register to Vote
“They’re not just saying ‘register to vote,’ but ‘here are the tools.’”