Truthout
Menu
Social Media
Sections
© 2026 Truthout
Youth
Pandemic Shutdown Separates Parents From Their Children in the Foster System
Without emergency changes to foster care law during the COVID-19 crisis, parents stand to lose their kids.
Trump’s Homelessness Czar Seeks to Further Criminalize the Homeless
Robert Marbut has urged localities to stop “enabling” the homeless by providing free meals on city streets.
How War Targets the Young
At home or abroad, the “war on terror” has also been a war on youth and education.
More Students Are Voting — But Republicans Are Trying to Get in Their Way
Republicans are erecting new voting barriers as young people begin to flex their electoral muscle.
A UN Treaty Guarantees Youth Rights Everywhere on Earth — Except the US
The U.S. is the only UN member that has refused to embrace the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Let’s Never See Another First-Grader in Handcuffs
It is far past time to end the school-to-prison pipeline that starts in early childhood.
How Do We Protect Children on a Trumpian Planet?
The future doesn’t belong to Trump. It belongs to my kids and your kids and all the generations to follow.
In Chicago, Assata’s Daughters Fight for Radical Change Through Youth Mentoring
In the group, young Black people are learning strategies to organize against the many social issues that impact them.
What’s Next for the Youth Climate Lawsuit
Despite continued court delays, confidence remains high among the young people suing the government.
19 States Still Allow Schools to Beat Their Students
In permitting this heinous practice, the U.S. once again proves itself exceptional in its capacity for violence.