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Young People Agree on Some Surprising Political Issues

A Teen Vogue/IPSOS survey found that respondents were concerned about climate change.

It’s Way too Early to be Counting Out Any Top 2020 Candidates!

Only two tiny, majority-white states have voted so far.

More Than 150 Years of Fighting for the Black Vote

The 15th Amendment was just one important milestone.

Teen Voters Could Swing the Outcome of the Iowa Caucuses

Thousands of new young voters have registered.

Some Anxious Young Voters Are Drawn to Warren’s Many Plans

“It makes me feel assured and comfortable and safe.”

A Day in the Life of Voting Rights Attorney Allison Riggs

From her many cross-country flights to prepping arguments for federal court.

Latinx Voters Could Help Determine the 2020 Election

"Democrats will not survive without Latino voters.”

UK Voters Brought Their Adorable Dogs to the Polls

"More parks, more treats."

Why Homeless Advocates Aren’t Happy With the 2020 Presidential Candidates

One in 10 people between 18 and 25 experience homelessness in a given year.

Getting Out the Vote Is Harder in Areas Where Young People Feel Forgotten

“The majority of young people still don’t see where they fit into that equation of activism.”

20 Young People Explain How They Identify Politically and Why

This is how the future is figuring out its politics.

Why Young People Worried About Climate Change Aren’t Joining the Green Party

“Our climate is breaking down. Yet the Green Party is not front and center.”

We Can't Just Rely on Voting to Solve America's Problems

Increasing political engagement is more important than rallying voters behind a particular candidate.

Gen Z Is The Most Progressive — and Least Partisan — Generation

“[Gen Z] is a particularly liberated generation. They reject labels and putting things in boxes.”

Joshua Rush Thinks a Lot More Celebrities Should Get Political

“A lot of people think it’s important to shut up about it. And I don’t think that I have that luxury.”

Oregon's Governor Wants You to Register to Vote

"Make sure your voice counts."

California Has Pre-registered Over 400,000 Teen Voters in Three Years

“We’re on our way to 500,000 in 2020.”

These States Are Pushing Laws to Restrict Protests on College Campuses

Punishments include suspension and even expulsion.

Jon Ossoff Has a Message for Those Who Think He's Too Young to Be a Senator

The 32-year-old wants to recapture his position as a beacon of hope for the anti-Trump resistance.

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.”