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The Shade Room: A Platform for Politics, Misinformation, or Both?
The Shade Room’s toxic comments section has put off some young followers.
By Sierra Lyons
What It’s Like When You Can’t Drink the Water in Your Own Home
Environmental crises have helped undermine young Americans’ trust in government.
By Sarah Akaaboune
If Trans People Ran Late Night, It Might Look Like Late Stage Live! With Ella Yurman
Late Stage’s specialty is making Gen Z-oriented, accessible political commentary, tackling issues such as immigration and trans sports bans, using comedy as a vessel.
By Stevie Fusco
Why Is Kamala Harris Bragging About Her Gun Ownership?
Governor Tim Walz was right when he said in the VP debate, “Sometimes, it’s just the guns.”
By Lillian Lee-Sin
What Would Happen If the 41 Million Eligible Gen Zers Vote This Year
“Our growing demographic might is our newest superpower.”
By Rachel Janfaza
It’s Legal to Execute an Innocent Person in the United States
The Supreme Court has twice ruled that it is perfectly constitutional to do so.
By Scott Hechinger
Does Your Campus Make It Easy to Vote? If Not, This Org Can Help
College students face a lot of barriers when voting.
By Lizzie Ramirez
What Happened When the Far-Right Took Over This Community College
The takeover of North Idaho College reveals the Far-Right’s blueprint for destroying higher education.
By Laura JedeedPhotography by Amy Osborne
This Is the Real History of Columbus Day
The holiday was a response to the mistreatment of Catholic Americans.
By Melissa E. Marinaro
These Are the Top 10 Most Important Races of the 2024 Elections
Here's your cheat sheet.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Inside the Drive to Get Indigenous Youth to the Polls by Skateboard, Bike—Or Horseback
Ride to the Polls aims to register voters and get Indigenous youth to the polls.
By Angie Jaime
A Guaranteed Income Program Spared Me From Eviction
More cities should adopt programs like this.
By Chemareéa Biggs
5 Ways to Get Involved in the Races That Matter Right Now
With early voting already beginning in some states, the 2024 election is officially here.
By Yasmin Radjy
GOP Senate Candidates Say Women Are ‘Indoctrinated’ and ‘Crazy’ on Issue of Abortion
Tim Sheehy in Montana and Bernie Moreno in Ohio have both criticized women for being “single-issue voters” on abortion.
By Amanda Becker
What It’s Like to Lose Your Classmates to Gun Violence
Gun violence wasn't something the adults explained.
By Ethan Rodriguez
This SCOTUS Case Could Decide the Future of Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
The review of the case comes at a critical time for transgender rights in the United States.
By James Factora
How the "I Voted" Sticker Became an Election Day Staple
It didn’t really become popular until the 1980s.
By Catherine Caruso
I Let A TikTok Star Guess If I Was Gay or Not. Here's What I Learned
In the era of Reneé Rapp and Chappell Roan, Gaydar wants to see what you really know about LGBTQ+ history and culture.
By Lex McMenamin
What Trump and the Manosphere Can Teach Us About Young Men
"There's a growing current among a lot of young men of grievance.”
By Jessica Washington
Meet Teen Vogue's 2024 Election Student Correspondents
Our seven-person team represents seven of the key states that will determine the presidency and control of Congress: Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
By Teen Vogue Staff