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2026
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How TikTok Shapes Young People’s Politics
By Diane WongAugust 25, 2026 For years, lawmakers have debated whether TikTok should be banned in the United States. Much of this debate has centered on national security, data privacy, and geopolitical risks associated with the platform’s Chinese ownership. Yet after years of proposed bans and legal challenges in Congress, the courts, and the White…
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Young Adults’ Reimagining of U.S. Democracy on the Nation’s 250th
By Matt NelsenJuly 15th, 2026 The 250th Anniversary of America’s founding has been characterized by a mix of celebration for some and deep disillusionment for others. For young Americans, a strong distrust of government, significant affordability concerns, and the concentration of executive power has contributed to a belief that U.S. Democracy is in crisis. Even…
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What Young Asian Americans Are Telling Us About Democracy
By Diane WongJune 17th, 2026 At a moment when public trust in American institutions is declining and polarization dominates political discourse, understanding how AAPI young adults think about democracy offers important insights into the future of American politics. Nearly one-third of all eligible Asian American voters are Gen Z or Millennial, making them one of…
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Community Leaders Press Conference at Rainbow P.U.S.H. HQ Condemn Prison Conditions and Demand Voting Rights for all Incarcerated Citizens.
What: The Unlock Civics Coalition (a coalition of over 100 community organizations) will host a Press Conference at the Rainbow P.U.S.H. coalition National Headquarters (RPC) to bring attention to the inhumane conditions inside Illinois prisons and to call on the state legislature to pass the Reintegration and Civic Empowerment Act (RACE Act)(SB2983/HB5414) which will: Restore…