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A Roadmap to 2024: A Glimpse Into The Future

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

A preview into 2024 and the major political, scientific, and technological events that await us the new year.…

January 13, 2024

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Video Gaming Her Way into Young Voters’ Hearts

The congresswoman is connecting with younger generations in unprecedented ways, most recently with a round of the popular online game Among Us.…

November 14, 2020

How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.…

October 30, 2020

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4 Takeaways From ‘Whose Vote Counts, Explained’

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

The Vox docu-series explores the history of voter disenfranchisement and the right to vote in U.S. politics.…

October 25, 2020

Image of a ballot being cast in an election

A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.…

September 19, 2020

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How To Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Through phone banking, social media and more, you can advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.…

September 10, 2020

Illustration by Diana Egan of young people protesting and casting the vote

Young People Care, But Getting Them To Vote Takes More

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

With the rise of youth involvement in protests, many are curious if the increase in political activity will be seen at the ballot box.…

July 31, 2020

‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’ Communicates a Dire Warning for November

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

This new HBO documentary exposes the terrifying vulnerabilities in the American voting system that cannot be ignored in 2020.…

July 28, 2020

In an article about political language and the confusion it can cause, an illustration by Sid Estelle of a student looking confused at a history textbook as Joe Biden and Donald Trump debate behind them

How Political Language Confuses Us Out of Political Power

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Cryptic terms and complicated processes can obscure how power is actually exercised in this country, and make politics inaccessible to the public.…

July 16, 2020

The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters out there.…

July 1, 2020

Protesters march alongside a "Black Lives Matter" banner at one of many protests across the globe

How To Support Black Lives Matter Protests Without Marching or Donating

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

It may seem like the only meaningful action right now is to hit the street, but there are plenty of other options to support the movement, even if you don't have any money.…

June 17, 2020