Illustration by Haley Nowak In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the major party candidates are taking starkly different approaches to the environment, which in turn will impact how they plan to address the class of toxic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. Scientists estimate that…
Generation Z is turning to TikTok, YouTube and Twitch to engage in discussions and debates on the upcoming election. It’s more than the content that’s grabbing attention—it’s the viral nature of these conversations. Two recent videos skyrocketed in popularity: “Can One Woke Teen Survive Twenty Trump Supporters?” and “Can 25 Liberal College Students Outsmart 1…
On Aug. 20, Taylor Swift drew over 90,000 people to Wembley Stadium for the final show of the European leg of her tour. Three weeks later, she drew over 400,000 people to a voter registration website. Following the presidential debate on Sept. 10, Swift took to Instagram to announce to her 284 million followers that…
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, many Latino voters, the fastest-growing voting block, express distrust, confusion and anxiety about choosing candidates. “I often feel that when going to vote, I change my mind because of the anxiety,” said Unique Gonzalez, 22, a Mexican-American resident of Chicago. “Because I’m American and live in a democracy, my…
By Ava Steffens >> With a tight presidential race, both major party candidates are trying to pick up voters, particularly among Generation Z, where 8 million young people join the electorate and could cast ballots for the first time on Nov. 5. These young voters are progressive and tend to lean toward the Democratic Party.…