Archive - The Youth Observer

This Youngest Muslim Elected Official in the U.S. Has Now Her Eyes on Congress

As part of our In the Spotlight series, the youngest Muslim elected official in the U.S. shares her path, values, and vision for the future while…

Aug 16 •

Youth Observer Team

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July 2025

From High School to City Hall at 18: Meet America’s Youngest Mayor

In our “In the Spotlight” series, we speak with Jaylen Smith, the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history, on leading his hometown, pushing for progress…

Jul 24 •

Youth Observer Team

From Satoshi to BlackRock: The Betrayal of Crypto’s Decentralized Revolution

What began as a people-powered rebellion has been co-opted by the very institutions it sought to disrupt. Crypto’s promise of decentralization is now…

Jul 15 •

The Lonely Side of Liberalism

No one ever told us freedom would feel like this.

Jul 10 •

Adrian W Brakeley

Xenophobia is contagious. Violence, even more so. The “protests” in Mexico City prove it.

Those who claim that this was a legitimate expression of dissent should consider whether they would be ok with having others targeting them when they…

Jul 6 •

Iván Farías Pelcastre

April 2025

The "Youth Vote" Isn’t Real — It’s Two Blocs Going in Opposite Directions

The youth vote was once the Democratic Party’s secret weapon. Now, it’s fracturing — and the break is along gender lines.

Apr 17 •

Adrian W Brakeley

Dems Need to Shake Off Amnesia and Stop Forgetting the Scandals That Matter

How Democrats Keep Dropping the Ball on Scandals. Signal-Gate? Epstein Files? Russia-Ukraine Crisis? DOGE?

Apr 11 •

Who comes after Schumer?

Senate Democrats Need a New Leader

Apr 9 •

Is the Age of Gerontocracy Finally Over?

How Young Leaders Are Transforming the Idea of Leadership and Shaping the Future of American Politics

Apr 9 •

Adrian W Brakeley

March 2025

U.S. Soft Power for Sale: China’s Buying Big

As the US Withdraws from Global Influence, Beijing Seizes the Opportunity to Reshape the World Order

Mar 13 •

America Should Stop Playing Global Policeman — It’s Time for the UN to Step Up

Trump and the MAGA Movement Aren't Entirely Wrong — Hear Me Out

Mar 8 •

The World Needs More Women Leaders — And It’s Obvious Why

How Empathy, Collaboration, and Humility Can Create a More Peaceful and Balanced Future

Mar 2 •

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