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How Kamala Harris Could Earn Young People’s Trust on Gaza

More than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict.

Mask Bans Are an Insult to Disabled People and Protesters Alike

The bans threaten disabled people and protesters alike.

Kamala Harris Is the Only Logical Choice Right Now

Election Day is less than four months away.

Meet the 21-Year-Old Afghan Breakdancer Taking the Olympics by Storm

Manizha Talash is competing on the Refugee Team at the Paris Olympics.

I Got to Be a Politician for a Week. Here's How It Changed Me.

I was elected “governor” of Missouri, and now I’m campaigning for the actual governor.

Here’s How Much Worse the Supreme Court Could Get If Trump Wins

Conservative justices have already pushed the country far to the right.

Young People of Color Are Often Left Scrambling When Their Loved One Dies

What I learned when my dad passed away.

How You Can Shape the 2024 Election As a High School Student

Even if you can’t vote this year, you can still play a critical role in the election.

This New Supreme Court Ruling Will Transform Every Part of Your Life

It’s hard to overstate just how big of a deal the Chevron decision is.

Does the Word ‘Patriotism’ Give You the Ick?

You can redefine it.

What Are Democrats Going to Do About Joe Biden?

After a disastrous debate performance, there are real questions about finding a new nominee.

Why Buying Concert Tickets Is Such a Nightmare

Ticketmaster charges fans outrageous fees to get into shows.

What Happens When Protesting Becomes a Crime

In some states, people can now spend up to a year in jail for “obstructing sidewalks.”

Samuel Alito Is the Face of Our Out-of-Control Supreme Court

In a recent secret recording, he called “to return our country to a place of godliness.”

The Supreme Court Might Make It Okay to Criminalize Homelessness

The case poses unique challenges for unhoused young people.

Elections Are Literally Bad for Your Health

This tracks.

We Can Go Beyond Just Voting in 2024

Casting a ballot is important. But it’s not everything.

Trump Should Pay for His Crimes, But Celebrating Felony Disenfranchisement Isn't It

No, people with felony convictions shouldn't lose their voting rights.

The Silent Crisis Impacting Women in the United States

Women are the new face of criminalization, incarceration, and punishment.

We’re Making Journalism More Accessible for Teens Like Us

There aren’t enough journalists from underrepresented backgrounds. We're changing that.