Politics Op-Ed
How Kamala Harris Could Earn Young People’s Trust on Gaza
More than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict.
By Simone Zimmerman
Mask Bans Are an Insult to Disabled People and Protesters Alike
The bans threaten disabled people and protesters alike.
By Alice Wong
Kamala Harris Is the Only Logical Choice Right Now
Election Day is less than four months away.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Meet the 21-Year-Old Afghan Breakdancer Taking the Olympics by Storm
Manizha Talash is competing on the Refugee Team at the Paris Olympics.
By Isabel Belén Guarco
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.
By Cecilia Bartin
Here’s How Much Worse the Supreme Court Could Get If Trump Wins
Conservative justices have already pushed the country far to the right.
By Mackenzie Long
Young People of Color Are Often Left Scrambling When Their Loved One Dies
What I learned when my dad passed away.
By Zoë Watkins
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.
By The New Voters Collaborative
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.
By Shahrzad Shams
What Are Democrats Going to Do About Joe Biden?
After a disastrous debate performance, there are real questions about finding a new nominee.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Why Buying Concert Tickets Is Such a Nightmare
Ticketmaster charges fans outrageous fees to get into shows.
By Ron Knox
What Happens When Protesting Becomes a Crime
In some states, people can now spend up to a year in jail for “obstructing sidewalks.”
By Elly Page and Alana Greer
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.”
By Mackenzie Long
The Supreme Court Might Make It Okay to Criminalize Homelessness
The case poses unique challenges for unhoused young people.
By Jessica Feierman and Currey Cook
We Can Go Beyond Just Voting in 2024
Casting a ballot is important. But it’s not everything.
By Cameron Katz
Trump Should Pay for His Crimes, But Celebrating Felony Disenfranchisement Isn't It
No, people with felony convictions shouldn't lose their voting rights.
By Olayemi Olurin
The Silent Crisis Impacting Women in the United States
Women are the new face of criminalization, incarceration, and punishment.
By Bahar Mirhosseni, Chelsea Halstead, and Sandra Babcock
We’re Making Journalism More Accessible for Teens Like Us
There aren’t enough journalists from underrepresented backgrounds. We're changing that.
By Derry Oliver and Liza Greenberg, NYC Youth Journalism Coalition