Blue Future teamed up with Grassroots Democrats HQ to create a compensated program to train young people in virtual organizing, which we called Organize for Democracy. At the conclusion of the program, we asked 3 of our wonderful participants to write a reflection on their time in the program. I…

Blue Future teamed up with Grassroots Democrats HQ to create a compensated program to train young people in virtual organizing, which we called Organize for Democracy. At the conclusion of the program, we asked 3 of our wonderful participants to write a reflection on their time in the program. If…

As Blue Future continues to expand our impact within the youth organizing and leadership development pipeline for the progressive movement, it’s important that we continue refining the ways we use our resources to drive impact. …

Many workers have not returned to work since COVID-19 started, and the labor shortage has gotten worse. Why has this happened, and what does this mean? — By Blue Future Youth Contributor, Daniya Siddiqui Since the pandemic began, labor shortages in the US have been a growing issue. However, people expected the labor shortage to improve as life returned to normal. Schools and businesses have reopened, so the assumption was that workers would return to work. Shockingly…

In January 2022, millions of Americans with student loan debt will be expected to start making payments again. This may be too soon for young people, particularly recent graduates. — By Blue Future Youth Contributor, Rachel Lipofsky This January, the Biden Administration’s student loan payment moratorium will come to an end. …

By Blue Future Youth Contributor, Faith Lanham Standardized tests are often used to evaluate applicants to institutions of higher education on a measure of ‘objectivity.’ From the SAT to the Bar exam, these tests are considered a weight of our intelligence. But these tests do not exactly determine one’s intelligence…

There has been a lot going on in our world. Sometimes, the news can be overwhelming, especially if we have access to news from all over the world at our fingertips through our phones. Valerie shares her research and own opinion on what this means for young people. — By Blue Future Youth Contributor, Valerie Gregorio Many young people have phones where they can access all of the information they want in a given moment. However, with everything going on in the world today like climate disasters and gun violence, for example, it has been taking a toll on…

Indiana recently signed its redistricting plan into law following the 2020 U.S. Census. Rachel shares her own opinion on what this will mean for Hoosiers and young voters. — By Blue Future Youth Contributor, Rachel Lipofsky Gov. Eric Holcomb signed GOP’s redistricting plan for Indiana’s nine congressional districts and 150 seats in the state Legislature on October 4, 2021 according to the Associated Press. …

By Blue Future Contributor, Faith Lanham. In a recent interview on “Face The Nation”, West Virginia Governor, Jim Justice shamefully proclaimed that there is “no chance” that he will allow a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for West Virginia students: “I truly believe that the mandates only divide us and only divide…