The coolest thing about Ceci Schleinitz--among many cool things--is that she gets to mentor students who are just a few years younger than she. So, she’s like the cool aunt who is also wise and strict. After the election ends, she says,  it’s easy to sit back and think that the work is over. But think again. Because sometimes the greatest impact happens beyond the ballot. Sometimes, it’s those moments of quiet when young people discover the power of voting for the first time.

There were many times I wasn’t allowed to leave the house because of demonstrations happening downtown.

The partnership unifies two leaders in civic participation and expands C70’s existing mission to connect with youth and first-time voters.

By Tina Smith-Brown Philadelphia is a tough place for politics. Registering voters is far from easy here, but West Point cadet, Sheyla...

Vote That Jawn Hosts Social Event Celebrating Philly Youth Vote, Oct. 26, 6-7 pm Vote That Jawn, a nonpartisan group of youth, educators,...

I have a personal problem with gun legislation that stems from the lack of controls. I feel like getting and concealing a gun is too easy.

So how can you help? How can we ensure that the now-fair Pennsylvania maps stay fair? Easy: you #VoteThatJawn. Everything that has happened

As the City Girls once said, “Boy, Philly talks English, Spanish and Vietnamese!” Ok, this might not be an exact rephrasing of the iconic...

By Angelis Pajares How often do you floss? Every night like you’re supposed to? Or maybe three times a week? Never? I’ll bet a good...

YOU’RE NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE? — THAT’S NOT P. By Tiara Risby Voting is more than a wave in the same way Gunna says “Pushing P” is more...

By Gemma Hong Youth voices matter. That is the belief of the Philly students working with PA Youth Vote to register every 18-year old in...

By Michael Lin How would you feel if your grandparents were tasked with drafting legislation to solve today’s most pressing issues?...

By Helena Wolk Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Durk, Roddy Rich and others came to Philly to perform at Made in America last summer. This year’s...

By Maya Hairston “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court...

By Samantha Delman My father has affectionately compared my phone to Tony Stark's Arc Reactor - the heart that keeps Iron Man alive - as...