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Native Tribes’ Rights to Permanent Homelands Are At Risk
If the Trump administration can terminate one Tribe, they can terminate them all.
By Ruth Hopkins
What Youth Climate Activists Are Demanding on Earth Day 2020
We must address COVID-19 and the climate crisis at the same time.
By Youth Climate Strike Coalition
The Coronavirus Is Killing Black Americans in Alarming Numbers
This op-ed argues that we need to talk about race when we talk about this pandemic.
By Jameelah Nasheed
What to Know About Rent Strike 2020
Americans are calling for a suspension of housing costs during the coronavirus crisis.
By Greyson Van Arsdale
Can Young Progressives Win In Rural America?
These candidates are trying to win over voters who feel “frustrated and left behind.”
By Molly Taft
Tired of Two Parties? Here Are Seven Alternatives
Libertarians and Working Families and Prohibition, Oh My!
By Emily Bloch
The Trump Administration Is Making Life Hell for International Students
Student visas declined by over 100,000 from 2016 to 2018.
By Zach Schermele
Running for Office With Student Loans Is Practically Impossible
If we want more young women in office, we need student debt forgiveness and Medicare for All.
By Monica Klein
Stacey Abrams Wants You To Know That Politicians Are Trying To Keep You From Voting
“I want young people to understand that voting is their power. If it weren't true, they wouldn't be working so hard to stop it.”
By Seamus Kirst
Can This 26-Year-Old Activist Unseat a 26-Year Congressional Incumbent?
There are currently no black men under 35 in the U.S. Congress. Robert Emmons wants to change that.
By Rachel Janfaza
Lobbying Isn’t Always A Bad Thing
Some lobbyists fight to reduce hunger and improve access to affordable housing.
By Courtney McKinney
The Anti-Gay Lavender Scare, Explained
What you need to know about an infamous chapter of U.S. history.
By Lucy Diavolo
These 8 Men Prove That Sexual Misconduct Allegations Have Long Been a Part of U.S. Politics
From Grover Cleveland to Brett Kavanaugh, here's how politicians survived scandals.
By Emily Bloch
Jennifer Lawrence Surprised High School Students to Talk About Politics
“It was really amazing how informed Ms. Lawrence is about politics."
By Evelyn Wang