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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.

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.

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.

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.”

What Would Happen If the 41 Million Eligible Gen Zers Vote This Year

“Our growing demographic might is our newest superpower.”

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.

Does Your Campus Make It Easy to Vote? If Not, This Org Can Help

College students face a lot of barriers when voting.

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.

This Is the Real History of Columbus Day

The holiday was a response to the mistreatment of Catholic Americans.

These Are the Top 10 Most Important Races of the 2024 Elections

Here's your cheat sheet.

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.

A Guaranteed Income Program Spared Me From Eviction

More cities should adopt programs like this.

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.

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.

What It’s Like to Lose Your Classmates to Gun Violence

Gun violence wasn't something the adults explained.

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.

How the "I Voted" Sticker Became an Election Day Staple

It didn’t really become popular until the 1980s.

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.

What Trump and the Manosphere Can Teach Us About Young Men

"There's a growing current among a lot of young men of grievance.”

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.