Mariam Kolley

Teen Takeovers Raise a Bigger Question: Where Do D.C.’s Youth Belong?

A new trend commonly referred to as “teen takeovers” has drawn increasing attention across Washington, D.C. This trend is not a dance or TikTok challenge. In fact, it has the potential to end in arrest. In these gatherings, large groups of young people organize through social media, meeting in public spaces throughout the city. While […]

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Young, Vocal and Overlooked? DC Youth Struggle to Feel Included in Democracy

D.C. is known as the political heart of the United States. Home to the White House, Congress, and countless other historic institutions, the culture of the city is deeply intertwined with local policymaking. It came as little surprise when Washington, D.C. recorded the highest youth voter turnout in the nation in 2024. A staggering 73.2%

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