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ChatGPT Is Everywhere — Why Aren't We Talking About Its Environmental Costs?

One estimate found that a single ChatGPT search uses 10 times the energy of a normal Google search.

Democrats Need to Fight For Immigrants—Not Treat Them Like the Right Does

"When we lose the fight for immigrants, we lose the fight for democracy itself."

Elon Musk Is Building His Own Company Town. Should We Be Scared?

The billionaire Trump advisor is building his own “Texas utopia."

Are You Revealing Too Much Personal Info on Social Media? Here's How to Stay Safe

We can work to reclaim technology for us.

The Trump Administration Is Going After Your Grandma

When older adults lose access to vital services, their entire families face the consequences.

Why Does Getting a Job Feel Impossible Right Now?

It’s bleak out there.

RFK Wants to Send People to ‘Wellness Farms.’ The US Already Tried That.

RFK said Americans “addicted” to opioids, antidepressants, and stimulants should be sent to “wellness farms."

Attacks on DEI Programs Are Making Students Rethink Their College Choices

“Without [this scholarship], I would not have gone to school in Ohio."

We Took on Book Bans in Our Small Conservative Community — and Won

The documentary Banned Together tells the story of three high school activists in South Carolina.

How Teachers Are Putting Themselves on the Line to Protect Immigrant Students

“We didn’t sign up to serve as shields, but this moment is demanding that we step up.”

Trump’s ICE Is Detaining a 19 Year Old Girl Who Is Her Family’s Primary Caregiver

Soofia is being held by herself, with deportation orders.

Foster Kids Are Too Often Forced to Take Psychotropic Drugs to Manage Their Behavior

“I was shuffled between different homes and facilities where psychotropic drugs were the norm.”

I’m a Climate Organizer. Yes, I’m Proud My Dad’s an Airline Pilot

Climate activists and workers don’t have to be pitted against each other.

This New Trump-Backed Bill Wants to Make It Harder for Young People to Vote

Here’s what we can do.

How a Republican Lawsuit Targeting Trans Kids Could Undo Major Disability Protections

Texas v. Becerra is a fight for the future of civil rights in America.

Understanding MLK’s Deep Personal History With Police Brutality and Racism

Dr. King was arrested 29 times and assaulted by the police on many occasions.

School-Issued Laptops Are Monitoring Students' Every Word

Nearly half of K-12 students are subject to digital surveillance systems.

I Used to Work for Chuck Schumer. He's Pushing Young People Away From the Democratic Party.

I blame my former boss for the party's failures.

Social Media Companies Want You to Be Outraged — Here's How to Avoid Their Trap

Tweets that use emotional words like “lie” and “anger” are more likely to go viral.

How Ending the Department of Education Will Impact Kids With Disabilities

As well as kids who are unhoused.