Glam doesn’t vote. If Democrats must have star power, they should figure out better ways to hitch their stars to campaigns and candidates.
Youth
Montana State Supreme Court Upholds Historic Climate Decision
Young activists persevere in their efforts to stave off climate change and protect their environmental heritage.
School Violence and Misplaced Faith in Cellphones
Phones don’t stop bullets or fights.
The Movement to Free Schools of Smartphones Is Winning
Evidence shows that phones harm children and education. A growing number of schools are paying attention.
Harris Disappointed Gen Z
Trump made gains among young voters in 2024, leaving Democrats wondering why.
Sunrise Movement Targets Climate Voters—and the Dangers of Trump
The election has turned on other factors, but the climate justice organization sought to connect the lived experience of a changing environment with political outcomes.
In Minnesota, Teens Show Up for Democracy
Thanks to dedicated state programs, young Minnesotans get to flex their voting muscles early.
The Generation Z Gender Gap on Abortion
Young men complicate the reproductive rights debate this election season.
What Should Democrats Say to Young Men?
Young men appear to be drifting right. Ignoring them means trouble.
As North Carolina Sidelines Juvenile Justice Reforms, Communities Step In
Winston-Salem community groups had already banded together to strengthen efforts to help troubled young people in the face of more punitive policies.

