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Patriots may be Dying, but Patriotism is Still Alive

In 20 years, this nation has seen a divergence of the meanings of “patriot” and “patriotic” — a divergence informed by both political and cultural changes over the past two decades.

Patriotism in the Media

“Patriotism” is a word that means very different things to different people, and this variation in meaning is both reflected in and driven by the media.

Youth Want Equal, Not Just Socialist, Institutions

Bernie Sanders' followers are not simply drawn to his socialist rhetoric, but rather to his desire to create institutions focused on personal liberty and equality, and that goal is here to stay.

Confusion, Alienation, Invigoration: The American Youth on Three Years of the Trump Presidency

The past three years of the Trump administration have significantly impacted youth engagement with politics by confusing the young Republican base, alienating swing voters, and invigorating those on the left.

For America’s Youth, Structural Change Is Personal

Young Americans don’t just want “structural change” because it’s a cool Twitter hashtag: They want their health care and college debt policies to change because their lives depend on it.

Struggle and Unity: Young People Demand Change

While the suffering is uneven and each challenge distinct, the struggle is collective — young people are not persisting through these times alone.

Why The United States Needs Debt Right Now

The dramatic consequences of inaction outweigh the limited drawbacks of heavy government spending to combat the coronavirus crisis.

Prisons to Polls

As the debate about whether re-enfranchisement can be restricted based on wealth winds through the Florida courts, the fate of over a million potential voters in one of the most important battleground states is on the line.

In Wisconsin, Voter Suppression is a Public Health Emergency

By holding an election in a pandemic, Wisconsin's Republican judges put partisanship above public health.

How Urbanism Will Help Solve Climate Change

Environmental urbanism has the potential to thrive as a model for future development; all it needs are policy changes that resolve the housing affordability crisis in cities.