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 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.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer says important to vote, especially with youth and climate in mind.
Youth activist Rani Chor reflects on Generation Z’s efforts towards policy change, followed by the question: will this change anything?
Fifteen-year-old Stella Weston responds to a New York Times op-ed about the impact of COVID on college students.
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, 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.