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This Texas Democrat Fled the State to Block Trump and Greg Abbott's Redistricting Effort
"It's one thing to fight against my community and try to silence us. It's a whole ‘nother thing if we just lay down and take it."
By Lex McMenamin
David Hogg: Democrats Have A "Courage Problem" and Need Strong Primary Challengers to Survive
"Given the fact that we've talked for about 15 years about how Democrats have a messaging problem, it's gone beyond a messaging problem. It is a messenger problem."
By Henry Hicks IV
Deja Foxx Loses in Arizona Special Election Democratic Primary to Adelita Grijalva
The race made national headlines after Foxx, widely seen as the underdog, was able to capture the attention of young progressives across the country through her social media platforms.
By Jessica Kutz, The 19th
This Season of Love Island USA Is a Lesson in Voter Turnout
3.5 million people voted after one episode of the reality show. Fans say politicians can harness that beyond the villa.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Youth Organizers Like Us Fought for a Zohran Mamdani Win
"Those seeing Mamdani's victory as an overnight success are missing the bigger picture — namely, the political movement built over decades, largely by young people, that made this moment possible."
By Shiv Soin and Kathryn Gioiosa
The House Passed a Bill That Could Stop Millions From Voting. Here’s What Happens Next.
The SAVE Act would have a particularly big impact on young people and women.
By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
This New Trump-Backed Bill Wants to Make It Harder for Young People to Vote
Here’s what we can do.
By Celina Stewart
Republicans are Trying to Throw Out College Students' Vote to Steal an Election
Thousands of students are being targeted.
By Sidney Curtis
Young Uncommitted Voters Reflect on the 2024 Election — and the Upcoming Trump Era
“They need[ed] to earn our votes, not the other way around.”
By Sarah Akaaboune and Jane Houseal
Polls Suggest That Native Americans Voted For Trump. The Truth May Be More Complex.
An early exit poll suggested that 65 percent of American Indians voted for Donald Trump, but that isn't the full picture.
By Angie Jaime
Republicans Won Unified Control of the Government. Here’s What That Means
Trump called the election results represented a “powerful mandate” for the party.
By Allegra Kirkland
By Focusing on Reaching Young Men, Who Are We Leaving Behind?
What if Democrats tried embracing the people that actually vote for them and need protecting?
By Lex McMenamin
There Is No One Easy Answer for Trump’s Win
Trump won decisively. Here are some of the reasons why.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Here’s the Breakdown of How Young People Actually Voted in 2024
Yes, young men swung for Trump in this election.
By Rachel Janfaza
Indigenous Youth Are Devastated. But Survival—And Resistance—Is a Legacy They Can Rely On.
“If you love someone—your people, your land—let that be your reason to fight and to never give up for a world we are all deserving of.”
By Angie Jaime
AOC, Bernie, Ella Emhoff and More React to Trump’s Win
"Grieve today. Mourn tomorrow. Then let that radicalize you.”
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
If You're Blaming Young Progressives for the Trump Win, You're Wrong
They offered Democrats a path to winning if they moved on Gaza and climate change. Now we get Trump instead.
By Lex McMenamin
If Donald Trump's Win Scares You, Here Are Some Words of Encouragement to Help Today
“Let yourself find joy.”
Inside A Six-Hour Line to Vote At a Pennsylvania College
“We voted for democracy.”
By Emmanuella Agyemang