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This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities

The Kids Online Safety Act is a censorship bill in disguise.

Why A.I. Can’t Write A Good College Admissions Essay

No one knows you like you do.

How You Can Turn Your College Campus Into a Climate-Friendly Green Space

If you’re a student reading this, your school is likely covered in toxic pesticides.

How the U.S. Is Militarizing — and Destabilizing — Africa

There’s a direct link between U.S. military trainings and a recent wave of coups.

Can Sanctuary Laws Hold Up Against Anti-Trans and Antiabortion Politicians?

Current shield laws don’t go far enough, organizers say.

That Time I Had to Explain What ‘Queer’ Meant to My Fellow Lawmakers

As an elected official, Washington State Sen. Emily Randall says coming out is a privilege and a responsibility.

Anti-Black and Anti-Arab Racism Are At the Heart of France’s Mass Protests

Thousands of young protesters have been arrested and detained.

I Got Into 15 Schools, and Have Thoughts on the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

Rotimi Kukoyi is a student at UNC—one of the universities involved in the recent Supreme Court cases.

Abortion Activists Are Dealing With Violent, Gendered Threats

The threats almost always come from men.

How Young People in Appalachia and the South Are Helping to Stop Overdoses

From distributing Narcan to harm-reduction education.

There’s A Dark Side to Some of Those Cottagecore Influencer Accounts

Nostalgia isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

Drag Bans Aren’t New — and Laws Haven’t Changed Much Since 1887

There’s a long history of gender-bending performance in the United States.

We Need to Expand the Supreme Court to Restore Reproductive Freedom

It’s possible and it’s necessary.

What the Heck Is Going on With Student Loan Cancellation and Payments?

There’s a lot in the balance right now.

How to Navigate Your First “Real” Job

Be prepared for generational differences!

The Supreme Court Is Future-Proofing America Against Young People

The average age of the conservative bloc of justices: 62.

Why Have We Seen So Many Industrial Disasters This Year?

Including the East Palestine, OH, train derailment and water contamination in Philly.

There’s a Steep Cost for Ignoring Black Expertise

We live in a world bent on undermining Black life.

How to Be a Better Ally This Pride Month and Beyond

Protecting LGBTQ+ rights is up to all of us.

It’s Time to End the Physical Abuse of Black Students in Schools

More than 20 states still allow corporal punishment like paddling.