california
I Was an Incarcerated Firefighter. Here’s What I Want People to Know.
California recently voted to preserve forced prison labor.
By Amika Mota
Your School Burned to the Ground. What Happens Now?
A growing number of students are losing their schools to environmental disasters.
By Amber X. Chen
Altadena Teens and Their Families Lost Everything in the LA Fires
"Nature took everything away."
By Jireh Deng
What the Historic LA Wildfires Look Like in Photos
And how to help those impacted.
By Teen Vogue Staff
California Subjects People Like Me to Modern-Day Slavery
But voters have a chance to end forced prison labor in November.
By Nicholas Tirado
Child Influencers Are Now Guaranteed a Paycheck in California
Demi Lovato cheered on the new law that promises compensation when these children turn 18.
By Fortesa Latifi
Ryan Gainer, 15-Year-Old Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy, Sparks Viral TikTok Tribute
"He was just a kid."
By Lex McMenamin
Senate
Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Feinstein's Seat
Butler is the president of EMILY's List.
By Eric Lutz
California Just Became the First State to Declare a Transgender History Month
The resolution cited California’s long history as an epicenter of trans activism.
By James Factora
A Metal Facility Disposed of Hazardous Waste on High School Grounds for Years
Atlas Metal is facing 22 felony counts after decades of protests from students and community members.
By Lucy Sherriff
Our Generation Wants to Change How the U.S. Responds to Wildfires
FireGen is getting more young and Indigenous people involved in wildfire policy.
By Colleen Hagerty
Voter Registration Is Too Inaccessible for Young People
We can make this process way simpler!
By Azul Jadiel Valdez Berumen
Youth vs. Apocalypse Puts Low-Income Teens of Color First
“Adults are f***ing up my future, and I’m done with it.”
By Brooke Anderson
So Many People Are in Jail Because They Can't Afford Bail
Five law students explain what’s wrong with pretrial detention.
By Alicia Virani and Bahar Mirhosseni
White House
Florida Gov Lured Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in a ‘Cruel’ Stunt
The migrants were reportedly falsely promised expedited work papers.
By Caleb Ecarma
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A Massive Chevron Refinery Fire Created a Generation of Activists
“It felt apocalyptic, seeing the whole sky turn black.”
By Danielle Renwick
What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Work?
Millions of people have to work outside during dangerous heat waves.
By Kim Kelly
The Downsides of High Schools Pushing Start Times Later
California mandated that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
By Grace Lee