Dear future president, The classroom feels cold and unfamiliar each day that I walk into my third-period class: computer science. Last year, only 15% of my class identified as female. Young students who are told to draw a picture of a scientist or a programmer all...
Most high school students can’t vote on November 8, but the issues affecting young people aren’t going anywhere. We’re launching Message to my next president to give students the chance to voice their opinions on the issues they care about. Share your thoughts in...
Dear future president, I want a leader who serves everyone, not just those who are old enough to vote. As a young person, my worth should not be measured by my potential to contribute to the labor market or pay taxes. I'm sick of politicians touting that I must create...
Since the most recent presidential election, a social divide among Americans has become more noticeable than ever. The Democratic v. Republican debate runs further than history and beyond Nov. 8 2016, seeming to have taken a role in relationships across the nation. "I...
Tuesday night’s State of the Union delivered one of the most polarizing events in Donald Trump’s presidency thus far. I found myself surprised and hopeful and in a mere minute, disappointed again. I will admit that I went into the night with the lowest of...
To say that public broadcasting has changed my life would be a complete understatement. Even before I started pre-school, I could recite the entire alphabet, count to 50, and tell you who Yo Yo Ma was. I have Elmo, Count Dracula and Arthur to thank for this. Although...
Are you strongly passionate about issues from LGBTQ+ rights to climate change and show a strong disagreement with the politics holding office at this time? I am putting together a Youth Task Force for the People's Congress of Resistance! "In the face of the assault...
I hear America screaming, the vehement cries I hear. Those of all classes, races, ages, and religions. The men screaming for more money and more power, a secure place to stand firm. The women screaming for a voice in our sad, patriarchal society, marching for their...
Dear future president, Wage inequality has always been a problem in our society. However, the problem not only involves gender inequality, it's much more than that, it's racial inequality. According to Pew Research Center, minorities of both genders have lower hourly...
Dear future president, As I am sure you already know our country is going through some serious environmental issues. These issues cannot be ignored if we want to leave behind a better earth for future generations. One imperative issue that we must address is the rapid...
