What sets us apart is our commitment to classical liberal values. We work with political independents who don’t fit neatly on the left-right spectrum. The most interesting people rarely do.
"From my time working, writing, and doing TV/radio for Young Voices, I developed a sense of voice and an ability to weave story, heart and evidence to my delivery. From becoming a published author, TV commentator and show host, Young Voices prepared me for all of it."
Stephen Kent
Public Relations Specialist, Consumer Choice Center
"Young Voices has equipped me with the tools to succeed in various aspects of the media space. Their training, expertise, and overall support are unmatched."
Cooper Conway
MPP Candidate, Pepperdine University
“Over the course of four years, I went from writing for my student newspaper, to becoming a regular political broadcaster on national television and radio programs, and from there, I became a news editor at one of the world's biggest newspapers. The training, guidance and wealth of connections that Young Voices provided was invaluable in spearheading my career. If you are an aspiring journalist, policymaker or commentator, then you must join the Contributor Program."
Bill Bowkett
Assistant News Editor, Daily Mail
“Thanks to the resume and confidence I was able to build as a Young Voices contributor, I'm now an editor at Reason, the premier libertarian media outlet. Without Young Voices, I would be nowhere near as sure of myself and my professional path as I am now."
Fiona Harrigan
Associate Editor, Reason Magazine
“During my transition to law school, Young Voices has been truly instrumental, allowing me to leverage what I learn in the classroom in my writing. During my first semester, I published op-eds about issues that are important to me in national publications, including the Wall Street Journal and New York Post.”
Rachel Chiu
J.D. Candidate, Georgetown University
“Young Voices has taken my writing to new heights. They helped me transition from academic to popular writing and get published in outlets like National Review and the Wall Street Journal. Thanks to Young Voices, doors are opening for me as a public intellectual that I couldn't have gotten through on my own."
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We’re thrilled to share some major news from one of our own: Kate Farmer, a standout Young Voices Contributor and Social Mobility Fellow, has just been named a recipient of the prestigious Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism through The Fund for American Studies. This fall, Kate will officially join The Wall Street Journal as a full-time writer and editor on the WSJ Opinion team — an incredible next step in a young journalist’s career.
Kate’s journey with Young Voices has been nothing short of impressive. From landing her first major media hits to sharpening her reporting and writing chops, she’s embraced every opportunity to grow into a powerhouse of a writer. She credits the Social Mobility Fellowship in particular as a pivotal experience, giving her the training and mentorship that shaped the very pieces she submitted for the Rago application — pieces that caught the eye of WSJ editors themselves. “Young Voices really gave me everything,” Kate said. “It’s clear to the Journal that YV is doing great work.”
This moment is a testament not just to Kate’s talent and dedication, but to what’s possible when young writers are given the tools and support to thrive. As she takes the summer to prepare for her new role, we at Young Voices couldn’t be prouder — or more grateful to have played a small part in her journey.
Congratulations, Kate! We can't wait to see your byline in the pages of the Journal — and we know this is just the beginning.
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Noah Gould, Gabriela Blanco, William Barclay and Jacob Lane.
Columnist Peggy Noonan's book A Certain Idea of America covers the terms of the last two U.S. presidents with an eye toward what we have learned. Noah Gould shares his thoughts on the columnist as moral compass.
There are plenty of difficult challenges for Latin America but few quick fixes. Gabriela Blanco makes the case that tariffs and sanctions are the long term solutions required.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to spark sharp discussion between allies on both sides. William Barclay says that Palestinian allies need to abolish Hamas to halt the oppression of Palestine.
The attendees at this year's CPAC 2025 conference represented a significant shift to a younger, more diverse demographic than in years past. Jacob Lane explains why that energy needs to be nurtured to grow the GOP moving forward.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uLm2HY1OqOuVEtO8brmRt?si=239af238892b447e
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio podcast/show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email nicholas@joinyv.org
Friend,
I'm writing to you today as the Director of the Dissident Project—and as someone deeply moved and outraged by the recent harassment faced by one of our own: Frances Hui.
Frances began her activism as a student in Hong Kong, where she made international headlines in 2019 with her bold declaration, “I am from Hong Kong, not China.” Her fearless stand against Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s autonomy made her a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement. After moving to the United States for her safety, Frances became the first Hongkonger granted political asylum here. Today, she serves as Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, working to protect those at risk and hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable on the global stage.
Last week, Hong Kong’s National Security Police summoned Frances’s parents for questioning. Her father was interrogated for over two hours, her mother for nearly one. They were not targeted for their own actions—but because their daughter dares to speak out from the safety of the United States. Police asked invasive questions about Frances’s work, travel, and daily life, even implying that her advocacy might be "funded by foreign forces." Most chillingly, they urged her parents to pressure her into silence, warning that she could face charges under the draconian National Security Law.
This was a blatant attempt to intimidate a peaceful advocate for democracy through fear and family coercion. But Frances will not be silenced—and neither will we.
The Dissident Project stands firmly with Frances and her family. Her courage inspires students across the country and reminds us of the personal cost so many dissidents pay simply for telling the truth.
You can read more in my recent piece for Independent Women’s Forum: Frances Hui Isn’t From China: One Woman’s Fight for the Hong Kong Identity.
Since joining Young Voices' Dissident Project as one of our inaugural speakers, Frances has brought her powerful story to classrooms across America. We've worked closely with her to craft a compelling message, refine her public speaking skills, and connect her with student audiences eager to learn from her experience.
Last year, we had the privilege of coordinating Frances’s national speaking tour alongside The Hong Konger—a powerful documentary produced by the Acton Institute about imprisoned media tycoon and freedom fighter Jimmy Lai. At every stop, Frances helped audiences connect the film’s themes to the real-life consequences of standing up to authoritarianism. Her presence made the stakes of Hong Kong’s fight for freedom tangible and urgent.
Frances’s voice is a beacon for those fighting for liberty—and a reminder that authoritarian regimes fear nothing more than the truth, freely spoken.
To Frances: We stand with you. Your courage motivates us, and your story continues to inspire people across the world.
Warmly,
Grace Bydalek
Director of the Dissident Project
Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, Libertarian Institute, The American Spectator, The Hill, Modern Age, Reason Magazine, The National Interest, and more!
RealClearPolitics: "CA Congressman Seeks To Codify Independent Contractor Status" by Victoria Churchill
Libertarian Institute: "Got Immigration Problems? Fix Foreign Policy First" by Lora Karch
CapX: "Kemi Badenoch is Our Final Hope for Free Speech" by Oliver Dean
RealClearPolitics: "Companies Test Apple’s Playbook To Dodge Trump’s New Tariff Regime" by Daniel Idfresne
The Hill: "Religious Freedom is Under Attack in Wisconsin, but the Supreme Court Can Fix It" by Ryan Silverstein
RealClearPolitics: "Populism, Political Violence, and the Collapse of Civil Discourse in America" by William Barclay
Counter Punch: "Hillary Got Off For Her Emails But That Doesn’t Make Signal-gate Okay" by Kyle Moran
Washington Examiner: "As the UK Hesitates, Assisted Suicide Advances in America" by Kyle Moran
RealClearPolitics: "In Light of Congressional Testimony, Congress Should Defund NPR and PBS" by Matthew Cookson
The National Interest: "Tehran’s Berlin Wall Moment Unfolds in Syria and Lebanon" by Abdullah Hayek
The American Spectator: "Making Tariffs Ugly Again" by Kyle Moran
DC Journal: "Why Civic Education Must Be at the Forefront of Reform" by Alejandro Ramos
RealClearEducation: "The DOE's Erosion of Merit: An Injustice for Black and Latino Students" by Cruz Garcia
American Thinker: "Welcome to the Unitary Executive" by Justin Evan Smith
RealClearPolitics: "Trump on Trade Could Be Biden on the Border" by Kyle Moran
Free the People: "Lessons from a Transnational Bromance: Trump and Milei Lead Vastly Different Nations" by Agustina Sosa
Pittsburg Post-Gazette: "Choose Educational Choice" by Ed Tarnowski
Providence Magazine: "To Secure a Free and Open Future, America Must Win the AI Race" by Ed Tarnowski
Modern Age Journal: "Art Without Instruction" by Joey T. McFadden
Reason Magazine: "Mississippi Is Ditching Its Income Tax. Other States Should Follow." by Alex Rosado
RealClearPolitics: "KOSMA: Toothless Law, Important Wake-Up Call for Families" by Ethan Watson
Harrison Griffiths on Times Radio
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Reet Desai, Daniel Idfresne, Aidan Grogan, and Matthew Cookson
The Israel-Palestine conflict draws immense attention compared to other deadly conflicts going on globally. Reet Desai explains how campus activism on this matter warps global security priorities.
The recently proposed tariffs from the Trump administration could have a bigger than expected impact on the video gaming industry. Daniel Idfresne says Trump's tariffs could be the final boss for affordable gaming.
Non governmental organizations who are committed to population control have been receiving U.S. taxpayer dollars for some time. Aidan Grogan lays out how global NGOs use our tax dollars to manipulate poor nations' birth rates.
Western leaders have been instrumental in removing dictators from power in Iraq, Libya and Syria. Matthew Cookson has some good reasons they should think twice before removing foreign dictators.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FnY3r4zPobm2QzqBQ0TZP?si=c25959cd7a584cd6
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio podcast/show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email nicholas@joinyv.org
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors James Ostrowski, Joseph Bouchard, Daniel Fessahaye, and Izabela Patriota.
AI is progressing so quickly that lawmakers are finding themselves anxious over their inability to regulate it. James Ostrowski calls for temperance and warns not to let edge cases define AI rules.
The Hells Angels motorcycle club is well-known in the West but has expanded its reach into some unlikely new territories. Joseph Bouchard says the Hells Angels have landed in Latin America, albeit with a low profile.
Phone thefts in public are becoming a constant hazard in parts of London. Daniel Fessahaye explains why London has become a thief's paradise.
The 14 year prison sentence handed down to a Brazilian woman who wrote on a statue with lipstick wasn't about getting tough on crime. Izabela Patriota says, it's a symptom of how far some authorities will go to crush dissent.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oaZt66O14zzBfBmk0dRAN?si=48c9997da21049a7
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio podcast/show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email nicholas@joinyv.org
Friend,
Last month, I sent a newsletter announcing that January was Young Voices’ best month for media reach in our history thanks to syndications. I received a few email replies asking what exactly that means and how we measure our reach. Let’s dig into the details!
Writers often aim to get their articles published in big name publications like, say, The New York Times. However, we’ve discovered recently that there are a few outlets that fly under the radar but have impressive syndication deals with high-traffic websites.
An article syndication is a reprint of an article with permission from the original publication. The articles that we publish in the RealClear Media Group’s suite of websites like RealClearPolitics, for example, often appear on AOL, Yahoo News, and MSN.com.
So far this year, we’ve had 40 of our articles get multiple reprints through syndication, boosting our total article coverage to the quarter to 37.6 MILLION VIEWERS! That's up 62% from 23.2 million over the same period last year.
It’s not just the articles Young Voices pitches that are getting media attention. A recent talk organized by the Dissident Project, our speakers bureau for immigrants who escaped tyrannical regimes, made quite the splash. Gabriela Blanco was featured in Yahoo News for courageously sharing her escape from Cuba with American high schoolers — reaching an estimated 2.49 million readers!
The bottom line: Young Voices is reaching more people than ever before with public policy commentaries promoting free markets and limited government. We wouldn’t be here without the support of partners and friends like you. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director
Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, National Review, Chicago Tribune, The Hill, New York Daily News, Foundation for Economic Freedom, The Federalist, and more!
National Review: "I’m a Father of Two. I Don’t Need the Government to Keep My Kids Off Social Media" by Aaron Andrews
New York Daily News: "Cuomo Thinks Voters Have Forgotten" by Ryan Silverstein
Reason Magazine: "Trump's Tariffs Could Be the Final Boss for Affordable Gaming" by Danel Idfresne
The Political Insider: "Where Did Joe Biden Go?" by Alex Rosado
The Hill: "Israel is Driving a Revival of Arab Solidarity" by Abdullah Hayek
Chicago Tribune: "How to Solve the University of Illinois’ Housing Crisis" by Micky Horstman
RealClearPolitics: "Duplicitous Hochul Strikes Again. Republicans Must Capitalize" by Ryan Silverstein
Discourse Magazine: "Don’t Let Edge Cases Define AI Rules" by James Ostrowski
Free the People: "Beyond Six Months" by Joey McFadden
Comment Central: "Tax Credits Would Show Starmer is Serious on AI" by Daniel Fessahaye
Orange County Register: "Gavin Newsom’s Strategic Unawokening" by Joey McFadden
The Hill: "Trump Shouldn’t Flout a Judicial Order, He Should Move to Reform the Process" by Ryan Silverstein
The Hill: "Memo to Podcasters: Free Speech Does Not Justify Promoting Antisemitism" by Aaron Pomerantz
RealClearWorld: "How Campus Activism on Israel-Palestine Warps Global Security Priorities" by Reet Desai
RealClearWorld: "Western Leaders Should Think Twice Before Removing Foreign Dictators" by Matthew Cookson
RealClearPolitics: "Impeachment as a Check on the Judiciary: A Forgotten Precedent?" by Justin Evan Smith
RealClearEducation: "Columbia's Failed Leadership Model" by Aaron Pomerantz
Foundation for Economic Education: "Drone Controversies Renew Questions About Who ‘Owns’ the Skies" by Rachel Chiu
RealClearMarkets: "Tariffs Would Eat the Video Game Industry, Entertainment's Biggest Sector" by Peter Biles
Free the People: "Macklemore Rides Anti-Israel Fervor Back to the Top of the Billboards" by Nate Phips
RealClearWorld: "Poland is a Model U.S. Ally – Let’s Act Like It" by Ed Tarnowski
The Federalist: "Rogue Judges Are Turning Judicial Review Into Judicial Rule" by Justin Evan Smith
RealClearPolitics: "Trump’s Policies Are a Conservative Grab Bag" by Alex Rosado
RealClearMarkets: "Trump's Trade War Is Damaging One of the U.S.'s Most Valuable Companies" by William Barclay
The American Spectator: "Palestinians’ ‘Allies’ Need to Abolish Hamas, Not Israel" by William Barclay
Nathaniel Ogunniyi on Times Radio
Alex Petropoulos on Times Radio
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Isaiah Menning, Agustina Vergara Cid, Joseph Mcfadden, and Lika Kobeshavidze
The Trump administration is taking a very different approach to energy policy. Isaiah Menning explains how Trump's energy czar can unleash energy dominance with carbon capture.
U.S. immigration policy is in dire need of an overhaul. Agustina Vergara Cid says Trump's immigration "gold card" could be a win for America--with a few changes.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently positioned himself as a more moderate politician. Joseph T. McFadden has a great breakdown of Newsom's strategic unawokening.
It's been decades since Georgia was delivered from Soviet rule. Lika Kobeshavidze says Georgia's fight for true freedom continues as the nation struggles to break the Soviet shadow.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AX3N4yQwaEjzpBgSl6HTP?si=6407ef171ea742e7
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email nicholas@joinyv.org
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Alejandro Ramos, William Barclay, Alex Rosado, and Gerry Regep
Trump has been very busy during the first 8 weeks of his term. Alejandro Ramos says Trump is facing a Hispanic dilemma regarding promises made and promises broken.
Germany's recent elections showed that the AfD party has surged to unprecedented popularity. William Barclay explains how the AfD is being wrongly condemned over its unwavering stance on issues affecting Germany.
Trump's economic agenda is offering hope that America's competitive edge will soon be back. Alex Rosado spells out why regarding trade with China, a return to "Phase One" is a step backward.
Indiana University has walked back a controversial policy that banned free speech activities between 11pm and 6am. Gerry Regep reports that some say the policy hasn't been walked back far enough.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CF25X3yGJ7dC25Q2JBdlz?si=a7b8b7fbb58a409b
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
Friend,
Young Voices is proud to announce the Dissident Project is collaborating with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute to share the resilient stories of our dissidents with audiences across the nation. The Liberty Over Communism initiative is a video series, eventually branching into classroom talks to promote curriculum warning middle and high school students about the "promises and perils of communism.”
Watch the testimonies from Jorge, Grace, and Mailyn as they share their firsthand experiences of survival and perseverance. Visit LibertyOverCommunism.org to watch their stories and learn more about this important initiative.
Between this new collaboration with the Ronald Reagan Foundation and partnership with the Federalist Society, Young Voices is being recognized by movement leaders as the forefront of media outreach and talent sources. With the rise in appeal for authoritarianism among younger generations, this work is crucial in platforming the next generation of the liberty movement and onward.
Stay tuned for updates to both the fellowship and the initiative, be sure to follow the Dissident Project on Facebook, X, and Instagram to watch as their impactful stories unfold.
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director
Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, Visegrad 24, STAT News, The American Spectator, The Washington Free Beacon, The Hill, Washington Times, and more!
RealClearPolitics: "Zelensky Just Gave a Masterclass on How To Lose a Negotiation" by Kyle Morgan
International Policy Digest: "Returning to ‘Phase One’ is a Step Backward" by Alex Rosado
American Thinker: "Spurring Innovation in Wireless Tech" by James Czerniawski
RealClearEnergy: "AI Will Be the Solution to Its Own Problem" by Sonya Murphy
Visegrad 24: "As Bibas Family Tragedy Sinks In, Hope for Lasting Peace Wavers" by Matthew Cookson
STAT News: "There is No Imminent Infectious Disease Crisis at the Border" by Agustina Vergara Cid
Juno News: "The Ontario Liberals and NDP Misunderstood What Young People Need" by William Dunstan
The Hill: "Trump’s Immigration ‘Gold Card’ Could Be a Huge Winner — With These Changes" by Agustina Vergara Cid
American Conservative: "Ukraine’s Gamble in Kursk Isn’t Paying Off" by Alex Little
Counter Punch: "Trump’s Hispanic Dilemma: Promises Made, Promises Broken?" by Alejandro Ramos
Visegrad 24: "Cryptogate Shatters Milei's Strategy and Credibility" by Agustina Sosa
The American Spectator: "Feminists Are Afraid of Hamas" by William Barclay
The Washington Free Beacon: "The Columnist as Moral Compass" by Noah Gould
Conservative Home: "Labour’s Whitehall Shake-Up is a Good Start – but They Must Go Further" by Oliver Dean
Reaction: "Home Office Plan to Infiltrate Citizens' Phones Undermines Britain's Cybersecurity" by Tristan Ringmo
RealClearWorld: "U.S.-Saudi Cooperation Could Fortify Critical Mineral Supply Chains" by Farrell Gregory
Washington Times: "Trump is Echoing Friedman’s Vision for Educational Freedom" by Cooper Conway
Jonathan Gibson on Riks Europe
Luca Watson on GB News's Saturday Five
Jonathan Gibson on Times Radio Sunday Breakfast
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Samantha Dagres, Agustina Sosa, Abdullah Hayek, Kyle Moran
Justin Trudeau was quick to take credit for lowering taxes before stepping down as Prime Minister. However, Samantha Dagres says, Canadian middle class taxpayers are paying more taxes than ever.
Antisemitism continues to spread throughout the West, particularly among young people. Agostina Sosa explains that to stop antisemitism, you must first find the source.
King Abdullah II of Jordan met with President Trump not long after Trump's statement about turning Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East." Abdullah Hayek recounts how the King's meeting with Trump was a masterclass in diplomacy.
For a great example of how to lose a negotiation, Kyle Moran breaks down the recent disastrous meeting between Ukrainian president Zelensky and President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i7DgF1B6JgwlRHVfpE4Bx?si=86d65fde66064f1a
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Hannah Schmid, Tristan Ringmo, Aiden Grogan, and Ethan Watson
Illinois students are struggling with reading proficiency, just like many of their counterparts across the nation. Hannah Schmid says, lowering proficiency standards just masks the crisis rather than fixing the problem.
Accessing high speed broadband has been a challenge for many of British citizens. Tristan Ringmo explains how British broadband is about to get the boost it needs.
The Trump administration is promising to lead America to a new Golden Age. Aiden Grogan warns that Trump's proposed tariffs won't be the tool to make that Golden Age a reality.
One of the distinct characteristics of the DOGE phenomenon is the youthfulness of its Gen Z engineers. Ethan Watson says, that youth is a feature, not a bug.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/569wYGzPq6OyrbLrNRHGHS?si=e32a63d8547f45fb
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
Friend,
My team just finished crunching the numbers. I’m thrilled to announce that, just three months into 2025, Young Voices has hit two new records for our media placements and reach promoting free markets and individual liberties.
#1 - January was the best month for media reach in our organization’s history, with 16.1 MILLION viewers. Our network of nearly 100 writers across North America and Europe produce op-eds, appear on broadcast interviews, and make public speeches in schools defending free enterprise and limited government through the Dissident Project. We track our reach diligently using listening software including CoverageBook, Critical Mention, and Rephonic.
#2 - We have already surpassed our article reach for 2024. As of the end of February, 17.3 MILLION people have read our articles in 2025, compared to 15 million in 2024. This tremendous increase is explained by the fact that our articles are frequently syndicated now on major websites now including Yahoo News and MSN.com, particularly our articles placed in The Hill, USA Today, and RealClearPolitics.
The bottom line: Young Voices is the movement leader for placing rising talent in mainstream media. But, don’t just take my word for it. Our critics on the left agree, too!
Last week, Young Voices was profiled on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Late Night Live — in what I consider the most flattering hit piece we've ever received. The guest, progressive British journalist Olly Haynes, attempted to smear Young Voices as part of a vast right-wing conspiracy, but oddly enough kept talking about how effective we are in placing media.
Here’s how Olly responded when asked by the host if we’re effective at promoting our writers’ careers:
"Yes, I think so, not least because [Young Voices] provides training for some of these people that go on to high-profile positions. Some of the alumni from Young Voices now work in editorial roles at the Daily Mail or they’ve gone on to the kind of libertarian think tank world and gained a bigger platform. They get their start there, they get their training there, and the kind of experience you need to break into journalism, which, as a young journalist myself, I know is quite difficult. And then they go on to have more influential positions once they've been formed ideologically and trained at Young Voices."
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Young Voices is empowering tomorrow’s leaders for liberty today with media placements promoting free markets and limited government.
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director
Friend,
I am thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for the Dissident Project, a project dedicated to amplifying the voices of immigrants who have fled tyrannical regimes. Since we launched programs in 2022, Young Voices has sponsored over 140 live talks before high schools before 25,000 students.
Now, we’re taking their impactful messages beyond the classroom: the Dissident Project is launching a media fellowship! Two of our incredible speakers are spearheading this new endeavor, Alvin Hailin from China and Gabriela Blanco from Cuba.
Alvin Hailin was born and raised in Beijing, but he and his family never held a Beijing "Hukou," a caste-like system restricting Chinese citizens from freely moving and living within their own country. He's experienced repeated threats of severe consequences if he continued to express dissent against the Communist Party, the Chinese government, and their leaders. Upon arriving in the United States, Alvin joined the Dissident Project to share his story with more Americans.
Gabriela Blanco was born and raised in Havana, Cuba, under communist rule that has reigned for 6+ decades. Her family experienced the consequences of this firsthand, from having her great-grandparents’ business stolen and nationalized to being separated from her father for over 10 years. In 2019 she came to the United States and was reunited with her father and siblings after nearly a decade apart. Gabriela continues to be a voice for freedom with the Dissident Project.
Alvin and Gabriela have been trained in digital storytelling, content creation, and strategic social media engagement and will be inspiring even more young minds through a targeted social media and broadcast push in the coming months.
Stay tuned for updates as these fellows begin their journey, and be sure to follow the Dissident Project on Facebook, X, and Instagram to watch as their impactful stories unfold.
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director
Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, The Daily Wire, Western Standard, The American Spectator, The Hamilton Spectator, Detroit News, and more!
The Daily Wire: "A Gift To The Conservative Legal Movement" by Ryan Silverstein
RealClearPolitics: "While Trump Deports Undocumented Immigrants, Latino Voters Are Optimistic" by Cruz Garcia
RealClearPolitics: "Populism: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing" by William Barclay
The College Fix: "Indiana University Walks Back Controversial Speech Ban, but Some Say Not Far Enough" by Gerry Regep
American Thinker: "RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard: The Latest Pariahs of Leftism" by Ethan Watson
Free the People: "Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Highlights the Perils of Big Government on Black Communities" by LyLena Estabine
The Western Standard: "Who We Are Not... the Canada Mosaic Falls Apart" by William Barclay
RealClearPolitics: "The End of Palestinian Authority’s ‘Pay for Slay’?" by Mackenzie France
Detroit News: "DOGE’s Youth is a Feature, Not a Bug" by Ethan Watson
Detroit News: "Michigan’s Pre-K Promise Can Do More to Reach Families" by Susannah Barnes Pettit
The Hamilton Spectator: "Canada’s Middle Class is Paying More Taxes than Ever" by Sam Dagres
Mises Wire: "Congress Needs to Be Jealous of its Tariff Powers" by Matthew Cookson
RealClearMarkets: "Tariffs Won't Bring On the 'Golden Age of America'" by Aidan Grogan
The American Spectator: "The True Victims of Woke Corporations" by Isaac Willour
The Daily Wire: "‘Hostile To Conservatives’: How The American Bar Association Undermines Its Credibility" by Ryan Silverstein
RealClearEducation: "Illinois Students Are Struggling. Lowering Standards Masks the Crisis." by Hannah Schmid
Visegrad24: "Munich, Migrants, and the Collapse of National Security in Germany" by William Barclay
RealClearPolitics: "America’s TikTok Ban Is a Threat to Free Speech" by Micky Horstman
RealClearMarkets: "The CFPB's Aim Is Ultimately To Control Your Wallet" by Alex Rosado
RealClearWorld: "Diplomatic Masterclass From Jordan's King" by Abdullah Hayek
RealClearPolitics: "Trump’s Penchant for Puffery Tests Israel’s Trust" by Aaron Pomerantz
The Times of Israel: "Undermines Climate Action. Universities Should Take Note" by Ethan Brown
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Brian Nuckols, Benjamin Ayanian, William Barclay, and Ed Tarnowski.
The FDA has officially withdrawn its proposed rule for a ban on menthol cigarettes after statewide bans failed in Massachusetts and California. Brian Nuckols explains why this is a triumph for harm reduction.
The U.S. federal debt may seem like an insurmountable problem for those trying to rein in government spending. Benjamin Ayanian says the Constitution provides the answers we're seeking.
Populism gets a bad rap despite dominating American political discourse for nearly a decade. William Barclay describes why it's actually a sheep in wolf's clothing.
When boisterous anti-Israel protests began to take place on U.S. college campuses, one school handled it better than others. Ed Tarnowski says Dartmouth addressed the situation the right way.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PpRRWKrBMuFvGdqWFgF2D?si=9a322cd012ee42fd
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Mackenzie France, William Dunstan, Lora Karch, and Farrell Gregory.
Meta (formerly Facebook) is changing the way it moderates questionable content to a more X-like system of community notes. Mackenzie France says it's possible for Meta to foster free speech without enabling antisemitism.
With individuals living longer and in greater numbers, Canada is being encouraged to raise its retirement age to 67. William Dunstan says it's time to raise the age of pension eligibility.
The prospect of Greenland becoming an American territory is a hot topic. Lora Karch explains what this could mean for Greenland's independence.
With Britain considering handing off the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, there are a number of complications which may arise. Farrell Gregory says the U.S. shouldn't have to stop this disastrous deal.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57ScPL9QYllEBBHGC29HxS?si=d6afabd5b97e4f0b
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
Friend,
Last week was a busy one for Young Voices! Our Young Voices Debates, in collaboration with AIER, brought together a lively and insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of gaming regulations.
Guy Bentley and Jude Russo sat down to debate the merits and challenges of sports betting, discussing everything from social to economic impacts — you can watch the full debate on CiVL. The event not only sparked meaningful conversations and was a great start to LibertyCon International.
We kept the momentum going with our Happy Hour Meetup the next day, where we kicked off the weekend with Young Voices contributors, alumni, and partners who turned out for an hour to socialize and network.
Meanwhile, our presence at LibertyCon International was a resounding success, as our team engaged with hundreds of young professionals, students, and thought leaders to share Young Voices' mission in the liberty movement. Our very own Program Manager, Caleb Franz, had a book signing of his latest release, The Conductor.
With such an incredible week behind us, we look forward to continue sharing our work to amplify our orbit of young professionals in media. Stay tuned for more exciting events and updates ahead!
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director
Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, The Hill, Western Standard, The Daily Wire, Orange County Register, and more!
RealClearPolitics: "The Costs of Cultural Illiteracy: Lessons From the Israel/Hamas War" by Aaron Pomerantz
The Hill: "Biden’s Pardons Raised Eyebrows, but Trump’s Insulted Justice Itself" by Addison Hosner
Common Dreams: "Trump's Racism Is Pushing Latin America Away; Can the Left Seize the Moment?" by Joseph Bouchard
RealClearWorld: "Bolivia’s Lithium Window Is Closing Rapidly" by Joseph Bouchard
USA Today: "Will Trump Fix Student Loan Crisis? Conservatives Should Address Mounting Debt." by Sam Raus
RealClearPolitics: "A Restraint-Oriented Middle East Policy Serves America’s Interests" by Alex Little
Chicago Tribune: "Chicago’s Mayor Promised to ‘Cut the Red Tape’ on Affordable Housing, so Why Hasn’t He?" by Micky Horstman
X Thread: "UK & Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal" by Farrell Gregory
RealClearPolitics: "Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadors Spotlight Tinseltown’s Troubles" by Ethan Watson
The National Interest: "The U.S. Shouldn’t Have To Stop Britain’s Disastrous Chagos Deal" by Farrell Gregory
Comment Central: "To Take on Reform, Labour Needs Growth. That Starts with Heathrow" by Oliver Dean
City AM: "Why Are so Many Young Men Turning to Reform" by Oliver Dean
RealClearWorld: "To Stop Antisemitism, Find the Source" by Agustina Sosa
RealClearPolitics: "Executive Order on Antisemitism Necessary To Safeguard Free Speech" by William Barclay
RealClearEnergy: "Trump’s Energy Czar Can Unleash Energy Dominance With Carbon Capture" by Isaiah Menning
American Thinker: "Trump and the States Confront Digital Issues" by Niklas Kleinworth
RealClearReligion: "Marco Rubio’s Visa Plan Won’t Save America’s Youth" by Matthew Cookson
RealClearPolitics: "Ending Protection for Venezuelan Immigrants Is a Grave Injustice" by Agustina Vergara Cid
Conservative Home: "Starmer and Reeves’s Tax Rises are Strangling the Economy. They Must Reverse Them Now." by Oliver Dean
Free the People: "FDA Kills Menthol Ban: A Triumph for Harm Reduction" by Brian Nuckols
The Political Insider: "Trudeau’s Government Earned Trump’s Tariffs Through Poor Economic Policies" by William Barclay
CapX: "British Broadband is About to Get the Boost it Needs" by Tristan Ringmo
RealClearReligion: "Americans Should Take A Lesson from the Copts" by David Mendoza
American Spectator: "Can Bessent Save Venmo and Zelle From the CFPB?" by Sam Raus
RealClearPolitics: "Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Has Exposed Media’s Moral Vacuum" by Mackenzie France
RealClearPolitics: "Senate Republicans Should Help Trump Help Independent Contractors" by Victoria Churchill
CapX: "Wasteful Councils are Taking Residents for a Ride" by Oliver Dean
DC Journal: "Housing Regulations Hold America Back From Racial Equality" by LyLena Estabine
Luca Watson & Jonathan Gibson on Sky News
Harrison Griffiths on Times Radio
Luca Watson on Times Radio's Late Debate with Carole Walker
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Alex Rosado, LyLena Estabine, Sam Raus, and Ed Tarnowski.
The prospect of a new virus or flu sparking new lockdowns is a greater threat than many believe. Alex Rosado offers timely advice on how to avoid another lockdown.
Solving the housing crunch in major U.S. cities is going to require thinking outside the box. LyLena Estabine says coach houses and other accessory dwelling units could be especially helpful for Chicago.
The mounting student debt crisis is something President Trump is going to have to address. Sam Raus explains how conservatives should proceed in seeking solutions.
A question mark continues to hang over the social media platform TikTok as its divestiture deadline has come and gone. Ed Tarnowski warns that it's a sort of time bomb for the rule of law.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RD8ajXeBLElPGCRpHPE07?si=7a9db01f08f6460d
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Oscar Gill-Lewis, William Barclay, Logan Calendine and Brian Nuckols.
Why are those nations which decisively ended the practice of slavery in their societies still on the hook for reparations? Oscar Gill-Lewis describes how one activist's past statements are putting a massive financial liability over the U.K.
Hamas and Israel have finally reached a ceasefire. However, as William Barclay explains, there's still a great deal of antisemitism at work in the West.
The FDA's proposal to drastically reduce the allowable levels of nicotine in cigarettes may seem like a good idea at first glance. Logan Calendine warns that the new standard has a very low chance of further shrinking the number of smokers.
Meta has walked back its fact-checking aspirations and that has some folks worried about misinformation reaching the public. Brian Nuckols says, you don't need big tech to fact-check for you.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l71fDnjOH6apMFiUgnRlj?si=0b35dde7161a4364
ABOUT MOVING FORWARD: Young Voices sponsors a weekly radio show for our contributors to discuss pressing policy issues and their latest work. Moving Forward with Young Voices is hosted by Bryan Hyde and broadcasts on Radio St. George 100.3FM (KDXI-LP), a terrestrial radio station in Utah. It is also available to stream as a podcast on over 40 platforms including Podbean, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org
Friend,
My team just finished crunching the numbers for Young Voices' media reach in 2024. In total, Young Voices writers and speakers with the help of our staff produced:
As we head into 2025, we remain committed to amplifying the voices of bold young leaders. I hope you'll follow us on this journey into 2025 and beyond!
Sincerely,
Casey Given
President & Executive Director