2020’s Explosion of Youth Advocacy and How We Can Keep the Political Momentum
As a teenager, it can feel daunting to try and get involved in worldwide issues. We can feel powerless and sometimes shamed for being too young to understand weighty issues like human rights, the economy, and climate change. Additionally, participation in advocacy efforts and other activities often requires reaching a certain age threshold. We must be 18 to be eligible for many volunteer positions, as well as participating in elections. Our lives are intertwined with social media and technology, so the pandemic surrounded our screens with tragic news and confusing politics. But we were...