Rainesford Stauffer
Government
Student Journalists Are Still Reporting on Coronavirus — From Home
“If I can just help one person feel more at ease, my job is fulfilled.”
Government
Young Kentucky Dems Want McConnell Out — But Aren’t Sold on Amy McGrath
Kentucky teens say they don’t know what the Democratic front-runner stands for.
Government
Teen Voters Could Swing the Outcome of the Iowa Caucuses
Thousands of new young voters have registered.
Justice
The Darker Sides of Social Media Activism
Unprecedented opportunities and exposure are a plus. Harassment and surveillance are not.
Government
Getting Out the Vote Is Harder in Areas Where Young People Feel Forgotten
“The majority of young people still don’t see where they fit into that equation of activism.”
Environment
Why Young People Worried About Climate Change Aren’t Joining the Green Party
“Our climate is breaking down. Yet the Green Party is not front and center.”
Politics
Why Teens Are Creating Their Own News Outlets
Teens care about the news. They just don’t like traditional media.
Sexual Health + Identity
This Teen Is Trying to Stop Sexual Harassment in Schools After Her Nationwide Survey Showed a Huge Problem
Celia Ziliak endured sexual harassment, and then she was determined to stop it.
Politics
Students in Conservative Kentucky Are Organizing Against Gun Violence
"Apparently some people think we’re old enough to be shot at, but not old enough to have an opinion."