With Much on the Line, the U.S. Latino Vote Can Tip the Scale
By Caitlyn Russell
For Darlyn Bustillo, this election is particularly impactful because it highlights the growing influence of Latino voters in the United States.
ISSUE FOCUS | Education and Opportunity for Young People
YMP Students writes on various issues in eduation such as teacher pay, lack of civic classes and discrimination in the classroom.
Opinion | Trump Can Run With 34 Felonies, But Many Mississippians Cannot Vote on Nov. 5
By Kaitlyn Poole
The case of Donald Trump, who has been indicted for 34 felonies and is still allowed to run for president, highlights the inconsistencies in how disenfranchisement laws are applied. Denying felons the right to vote is unfair because it perpetuates inequality, hinders rehabilitation, contradicts democratic values and has far-reaching negative effects on society.
‘Tears of Joy and Pride’: Don’t Be Discouraged, #MakeVotingATrend
By McKenzie Matthews
“Voting is a powerful tool,” Rev. Day says. “If people would just talk about treating each other right and fair and stop saying that it’s politics, people would go out and vote more.”
From Partisanship to Gridlock: Why Legislation Gets Stuck, Rejected
By Laila Henderson
Political parties have become more racially diverse, as Black and Brown candidates win more seats in the House and Senate.
The Lively Spirit of Kierra Rand: Mixing Vibrancy with Introversion
Kierra Rand first attended Galloway Elementary, then Northwest Middle School and is currently attending Jim Hill High School—all in Jackson, Miss., so she has had an authentic “City with Soul” experience.
YMP Gives Student-Mentor Paris Braggs A Sense of Purpose and Direction
Paris Braggs is now 17 and is going into her senior year at Callaway High School.
The How and the Why: Education Is Key to Motivating Young People to Vote
By Hannah Evans
“At MS Votes, one way we encourage young people to vote is to really explain to them that voting is one of the most powerful tools to use to voice your opinion and make a direct change on what’s going on,” Maisie Brown
Studying Civics Can Educate Mississippians, Americans on Voting Process, Importance
By Kierra Rand
As voters choose state and local officials, their wishes can have a heavy impact on local legislation. That means it is easier for citizens to be heard on local levels due to the elected officials being closer to them geographically.
Hannah Evans’ Journalism Dream Started in Elementary School
Evans is a rising junior at Madison Central High School where she is a member of many organizations, including High Tech Video Production.