Teens see it all the time. Charts of COVID-19 rates bombarding their timeline, raw footage of protestors marching through streets, and candidates demeaning each other on Twitter. Social media is a constant conversation about politics- and now, more young people are choosing to engage.
CIRCLE, a research organization dedicated to civic engagement, conducted a study on youth engagement in politics. They reported that,“79% of young people say the COVID-19 pandemic has helped them realize that politics impact their everyday lives.” In that same vein, more than “50% of young people have convinced other youth to vote.” This year has been a catalyst to teen involvement in politics. The topics that young people are tackling are more controversial than ever. Healthcare, unemployment, police brutality; all issues that inspire extreme partisanship among adults.

Continue reading the story in Volume 12 Issue 2 of The Stampede.