Civics in Action features the articles of 20 young writers from around the world, who are investigating, reporting and reflecting on what it means to be an active citizen. They delve into issues that impact all of us: environmental activism, immigration, racial justice and beyond.
In “Notes on Privilege,” 18-year-old Elizabeth Anderson grapples with how she can stand for Black Lives Matter and racial justice.
Police racism is in the world’s spotlight, particularly in the US. With this in mind, a 17-year-old shares her view of how we got here and solutions.
In this installment of the Civics in Action Write the World project, 16-year-old Alli Lowe shares a poem and a YouTube rap proclaim: Black Lives Matter.
In this installment of the Civics in Action Write the World project, 14-year-old Chloe Sow pleads with the world — remember we’re all one race: human.
Sometimes the biggest gift the world can give is intergenerational friends. This Civics in Action Write the World essay serves as a perfect example.
This fair and balanced essay looks at divides COVID-19 has created in society and how to resolve them. From the Write the World Civics in Action project.
This powerful essay deals with the grief of missing one’s senior year in high school due to COVID-19. A Write the World Civics in Action project.
Read this powerful personal essay that deals with xenophobia from inside and out. Part of Write the World Civics in Action project.