Our Mission

Most publications don't trust young people to write about serious topics. They want “student perspectives” on surface-level issues, not deep dives into policy or philosophy.

We think that's backwards. Young people are living through climate crisis, political polarization, and social upheaval—why shouldn't they write about it seriously?

The Journal for Youth Voice publishes student writing that deserves to be read, not just because it's written by students, but because it's good.

From the Journal

In the modern security state, information is power. Few companies embody that reality more completely than Palantir, the billion-dollar megacorporation doing it all. Their core belief is AI-powered au...Read it
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We're looking for bold, thoughtful writing on politics, policy, philosophy, and social issues. If you're a student with ideas worth sharing, we want to hear from you.