Young Voices

Young Voices discovers, nurtures, and promotes independent communicators and creators ages 18-35.

We work with unconventional young thinkers from a variety of backgrounds working in policy, journalism, innovation, and academia. We provide them with free media training and placement services for articles, broadcast interviews, and public speaking opportunities.

What sets us apart is our commitment to ideological pluralism. We work with political independents who don’t fit neatly on the left-right spectrum. The most interesting people rarely do.

Our latest news

Young Voices in the News (December 1st-13th)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in Reason, TIME, RealClearPolitics, The Hill, Foundation for Economic Education and more!

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OP-EDs PUBLISHED

Christian Post: "Remember Thanksgiving’s Christian Roots" by Alex Rosado

RealClearHistory: "Ta-Nehisi Coates’ History of Injustice is Unjust" by David Mendoza

Reason: "U.S. Taxpayers Are Funding Police Brutality in Brazil" by Joseph Bouchard

TIME: "The History of Abolitionism Shows How One Person Can Help Spark a Movement" by Caleb Franz

The Hill: "Ideological Vetting of Immigrants is an Awful Idea" by Agustina Vergara Cid

Chicago Sun Times: "How Long Has Mayor Johnson Known About Alleged Misconduct by Ex-Communications Director?" by Micky Horstman

New York Post: "Kathy Hochul’s Slams on Suburban Voters Will Cost Her Big-Time in 2026" by Ryan Silverstein

Chalkboard News: "Texas Must Promote Philosophical Freedom Through School Choice" by Matthew Cookson

RealClearPolitics: "It’s Time for Republicans To Adopt the Politics of Palatability" by Ethan Watson

RealClearWorld: "Amsterdam Attacks are Bad Press for the Pro-Palestine Movement" by Nathanael Phipps

Foundation for Economic Education: "Section 230 Promotes the Marketplace of Human Ideas. But What about AI?" by Rachel Chiu

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Jason Reed on Times Radio

Sophia Worringer on Times Radio

Sam Dagres on Good Morning Liberty

Victoria Churchill on Alabama's Morning News

Neetu Arnold on Hillsdale Radio

Kareem Rifai on The Final 5

Albie Amankona on BBC Two's Politics Live

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Announcing the Latest Issue of the YV Review

Friend,

We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of the Young Voices Review, featuring bold commentary and fresh ideas from our talented network of young leaders for liberty.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics covered in this edition:

Public University Wastes $250M on DEI - An exposé on how DEI initiatives at one university created more division than diversity at the University of Michigan.
A Zoomer's Life in Polarization - A firsthand account of how polarized rhetoric is impacting Gen Z on campuses and online.
Keep Your Government Hands off My ChatGPT - A cautionary tale about how overregulation of AI could crush innovation and entrepreneurship.
Welcome to Britain, Where Free Speech Comes to Die - A call for social media companies to protect free speech against government overreach in the UK.

Plus, this issue also features broadcast highlights from Young Voices commentators reaching millions of viewers globally. Read the full edition and see how Young Voices continues to amplify the ideas of liberty across the globe.

Read the Review Here

Thank you for your unwavering support in empowering the next generation of leaders for liberty.

Support Our Work

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Moving Forward: Brazil Police Brutality, Vetting Immigrants, Higher Education, School Choice

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Joseph Bouchard, Agustina Vergara Cid, Noah Gould, and Matthew Cookson.

Brazilian police have a reputation for being among the most militarized and brutal officers in the world. Joseph Bouchard explains how U.S. taxpayers are funding that brutality.

The thought of vetting immigrants is nothing new but when it comes to vetting their ideological leanings, that's problematic. Agustina Vergara Cid says it's a terrible idea.

Is higher education inherently political? Noah Gould says many people seem to think it ought to be but there's a better way to approach it.

School choice is an issue whose time has come in a growing number of states. Matt Cookson explains why Texas must use this opportunity to promote philosophical freedom.

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Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Fhr2cIecLUZ7TprPP35dy?si=249d4b17c777438e

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

Deadline Extension: Young Voices is Coming to Canada

We’d like to announce that we’ve extended the deadline for Canadian applicants to our flagship Contributor Program until December 31st, 2024. We are interested in giving a platform to writers and commentators in Canada interested in discussing politics, policy, elections, and culture.

As a nonprofit talent agency, Young Voices works to help any 18-35 year old young professional interested in getting into mainstream media and sharing their voice in the liberty movement for free. We’ve had a number of alumni successfully build a strong foundation for the next step of their careers in politics, policy, journalism, and more. If you're a Canadian interested in sharing your ideas with wider audiences, there's still time to apply!

For more information, visit our website and learn what the Contributor Program can do for you. Our new application deadline is December 31st at 11:59pm ET. We hope to see a number of Canadian contributors represent our Spring Class of 2025.

Apply Here

If you know any potential Canadian writers that would be interested in joining the Contributor Program, please recommend them here and they will receive a followup email from me. The last day to recommend a writer will be at the end of the day on December 20th, so please get those in with enough time for any applicant to turn in their application.

Moving Forward: Conservative Champions, Election Drama, Biden’s Broadband Bust, GenZ Trap

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Alexander Salter, Ryan Silverstein, James Erwin, and Ethan Watson.

There are many lessons that can be drawn from the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Alexander Salter says, one of the big ones is that conservatives, not progressives, were the champions of freedom.

Pennsylvania has seen more than its fair share of election drama during the past two elections. Ryan Silverstein suggests 3 ways to avoid further election drama.

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program has spent billions of dollars over many years and has yet to connect a single home to internet service. James Erwin explains Biden's broadband bust.

The aftermath of the 2024 election has left some members of Gen Z trapped in a social media echo chamber. Ethan Watson outlines the problem and prescribes a solution.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14kMXFfQol7uMqgiS7ccop?si=944d79ec97a14fe8

To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

Young Voices in the News (November 16th-30th)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in RealClearPolitics, Law & Liberty, Washington Examiner, Houston Chronicle, The Hill and more!

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OP-EDs PUBLISHED

RealClearWorld: "Western Leaders Must Abandon Cultural Imperialism in Middle East Policy" by Aaron Pomerantz

RealClearPolitics: "Artifice of the Deal: Harris’ ‘Politics of Joy’ Ends in Tears" by Alex Rosado

DC Journal: "Age-Verification Laws Are Dangerous, Invasive" by David McGarry

Mind Matters: "David Foster Wallace’s American Dream" by Alex Rosado

Law & Liberty: "Is Higher Education Inherently Political?" by Noah Gould

Washington Examiner: "Trump Should Let the Clock Run Out on TikTok" by Sam Raus

International Policy Digest: "Trump’s Win Sinks Zelensky’s Victory Plan" by Aaron Sobczak

Houston Chronicle: "The Trump Administration Should Leave Education Local" by Garion Frankel

RealClearPolitics: "Trump Can and Should Fire Jerome Powell" by Ryan Silverstein

Pittsburg Post-Gazette: "Three Ways to Avoid More Election Drama" by Ryan Silverstein

The Hill: "Saudi Arabia Does Not Deserve an American Security Guarantee" by Alex Little

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Albie Amankona on Times Radio

Lettice Bromovsky on TalkTV

Sam Raus on Good Morning Liberty

Jason Reed on Times Radio

Daniel Idfresne on The Young Turks

Alex Petropoulos on Times Radio

Luca Watson on TalkTV

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Happy Thanksgiving from Young Voices

Friend,

Happy Thanksgiving! As we enter the holiday season, I am deeply grateful for the vibrant community of supporters, partners, and writers who make Young Voices' mission of empowering thought leaders for liberty possible.

Last week, our happy hour with America's Future and the State Policy Network in New York City, held before the Atlas Network's Liberty Forum, brought together an international crowd of think tank professionals. The energy was electric! Thank you to everyone who joined us and strengthened the bonds that drive our shared vision of a more abundant and prosperous world.

What a year it's been! Over the past year, Young Voices:

Reached a record-breaking 90.7 million viewers with over 1,900 media appearances, including written publications, TV, radio, podcasts, and speeches on major outlets like BBC, CNN, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.
Organized 58 high school talks before 6,200 students for the Dissident Project, spreading the message of freedom from the testimonies of immigrants who escaped tyranny.
Launched two quarterly debate series: one in Washington, DC, in partnership with the American Institute for Economic Research, and another in New York City in partnership with the streaming platform CiVL — collectively attracting over 30,000 views online in less than one month!
Hosted 11 book events for two of our writers with recent publications: Alexandra Hudson’s The Soul of Civility and Caleb Franz’s The Conductor.
Conducted our largest batch of policy fellowships to date, focusing on social mobility, state policy, the ongoing conflict in Israel, and the moral foundations of capitalism.
Facilitated new career opportunities for several of our writers at organizations such as the New York Post, The Free Press, Houston Chronicle, St. Louis Dispatch, Americans for Prosperity, and the Manhattan Institute, among others.

From all of us at Young Voices, thank you for believing in our mission. We have big plans for 2025 that I can't wait to tell you about in the coming weeks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Casey Given

President & Executive Director

Young Voices

Moving Forward: Kamala's Politics, Western Imperialism, Age-Verification Laws, Trump on Education

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Alex Rosado, Aaron Pomerantz, David McGarry, and Gary Frankel.

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign will be analysed by future generations as an example of what not to do. Alex Rosado explains how Kamala's 'politics of joy' ended in tears.

The clash between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is not well understood by most Western Leaders. Aaron Pomerantz says that's why those leaders need to abandon cultural imperialism.

Keeping young minds safe from dangerous content online is an admirable desire. However, as David McGarry explains, age-verification laws are dangerous and invasive.

Big changes could be coming for the U.S. Dept. of Education. Gary Frankel says the Trump administration would be wise to leave education local.

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Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IQ6mGaownS4rJra6QadhG?si=8ad1c7ba027a4916

To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

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Moving Forward: Nanny State, X vs. Moraes, Assisted Dying, 2024 Male Voters

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Oscar Gill-Lewis, Izabela Patriota, Charles Amos, and Daniel Corcoran

Voters in Britain may have voted the Conservative Party out of power but many Conservative policies are being advanced by the Labour Party. Oscar Gill-Lewis says conservatives need to stand up to the nanny state in opposition.

The battle between X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian judiciary shows no signs of slowing. Izabela Patriota brings us up to speed on the latest in X vs. Moraes.

Assisted dying can be a highly polarizing topic. Charles Amos explains why prohibiting assisted dying is torturing people.

As analysis of the 2024 U.S. election continues, certain trends are becoming apparent. Daniel Corcoran discusses how male voters became the focus of this past election.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EtR2ToCXkRZMzxLOIMM8E?si=dcbf201e7db548cf

To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

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Young Voices in the News (November 1st-15th)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in Newsweek, The Federalist, National Review, Chicago Tribune, Financial Post and more!

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OP-EDs PUBLISHED

Free the People: "A Maximally Truth-Seeking AI Must Include Wrong Information" by Stacia Wilson

Highland County Press: "Make Election Day a Federal Holiday, Require In-Person Voting" by Ethan Watson

Comment Central: "Britain Needs America. Starmer Must Apologise to Trump" by Oliver Dean

The Critic: "Fair Pay is a Fiction" by Charles Amos

Conservative Home: "Prohibiting Assisted Dying is Torture" by Charles Amos

The Federalist: "California Democrats Claim To Protect Kids While Hiding Gender ‘Transitions’ From Parents" by Andrew Davenport

Newsweek: "Don't Stifle AI With Regulation" by Sam Raus

Conservative Home: "In Opposition, Conservatives Must Stand Up Against the Nanny State" by Oscar Gill-Lewis

Law & Liberty: "The Problem with Religious Charter Schools" by Ryan Silverstein & Garion Frankel

National Review: "Biden’s Broadband Bust" by James Erwin

Chicago Tribune: "Young Chicagoans Can’t Afford City Government’s Spending Addiction" by micky Horstman

Crain's Chicago Business: "Other Cities Have Figured Out Post-Pandemic Public Transit. Why Can't Chicago?" by Micky Horstman

Financial Post: "Declining Tax Competitiveness is Failing Canada’s Young People" by Samantha Dagres

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Juan Villasmil on Al Jazeera

Victoria Churchill on Al Jazeera

Daniel Dorman on The Brian Crombie Show

Harrison Griffiths on Times Radio

Lettice Bromovsky on Sky News

Juan Villasmil on Sky News

Ben Cope on GB News

Juan Villasmil on Sky News

Noah Khogali on Sky News

Nathaniel Ogunniyi on Times Radio

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Young Voices Launches Social Mobility Fellowship

Friend,

This month, Young Voices brought back our Social Mobility Fellowship, a program designed to address some of the toughest domestic policy issues facing the U.S. today including poverty, crime, and upward mobility. Eight fellows met in Washington, D.C. this week for the program's opening Opportunity Summit, engaging with policymakers and social entrepreneurs and learning the art of original reporting.

Over the next five months, each fellow will produce two feature stories with original reporting, shining a spotlight on issues and innovative solutions addressing barriers to social mobility. We look forward to sharing their published works with you in the months ahead. Together, we can shape the future of impactful journalism and advocacy for liberty.

Support Our Work

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Sincerely,

Casey Given

President & Executive Director

Young Voices

Moving Forward: Election Lawfare, AI Reliability, Election Holiday, Youth Polarization

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Ryan Silverstein, Stacia Wilson, Ethan Watson, and Daniel Idfresne.

Keeping third party candidates off the ballot through questionable litigation isn't just preventing voters from having a choice. As Ryan Silverstein explains, this type of lawfare also undermines public trust in our elections.

If we want to get more reliable information from AI, we must allow it to consider non-mainstream information. Stacia Wilson says a maximally-seeking AI must include wrong information.

Getting voters to take election day seriously is going to more than phoning in our votes. Ethan Watson says, make election day a federal holiday and require in-person voting.

Classroom echo chambers and social media are polarizing our youth into a mindset of victimhood. Daniel Idfresne spells out how they are ruining young people and setting them up for harassment.‍

Spotify Link:‍

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RLHf8Gz1YOuo0Jxob4sTa?si=2dad1511ec68415e

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To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

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Moving Forward: Porn Ban, Educational Choice, Antitrust, Executive Economics

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Santana Boulton, Edward Tarnowski, Shobha Dasari, and Annika Horowitz

Pornography can be one of the biggest tests of a society's commitment to protecting free speech. Santana Boulton warns that J.D. Vance's push to ban porn is the wrong solution.

The education choice movement is gaining momentum across the U.S. Edward Tarnowski says to achieve universal educational choice, states must look beyond educational eligibility.

Antitrust actions by federal regulators are supposed to protect consumers from anti-competitive practices. Shobha Dasari says, too often, antitrust is being used to attack big business.

Risk avoidance may be well-intentioned but it often brings unintended consequences. Annika Horowitz explains how the executive branches obsession with risk threatens our economic future.‍

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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SRTTkSnHyFaYdnQJGot5c?si=EEjEUwePT_Kaooz3aAqPsQ

To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

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Young Voices in the News (October 16th-31st)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in USA Today, The Vital Center, RealClearPolitics, The Daily Wire, The Telegraph, and more!

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OP-EDs PUBLISHED

RealClearMarkets: "The Entanglement of Business and Politics Is Always Perilous" by Sam Raus

The Vital Center: "Canada’s Conservatives Are Now Homeless—They Must Fight Their Way Back In" by Joseph Bouchard and Gary Frankel

The Center Square: "Four Ways to Improve Rulemaking Appeals in Washington State" by Patrick Hanks

The Center Square: "Celebrities Shouldn’t Be Pressured into Giving Political Endorsements" by Micky Horstman

America's Future: "‘Libertarian Zuckerberg’ Needs to Walk the Walk" by Donald Kimball

The Conservative Women: "This Wretched Renters’ Rights Bill Legalises Theft from Landlords" by Charles Amos

USA Today: "University of Michigan Spent Millions on DEI Efforts. They Failed Miserably" by Neetu Arnold

RealClearMarkets: "The DOJ Crosses the Line With Its Attacks On Google" by James Czerniawski

CounterPunch: "To Ban or Not to Ban: How the 2024 Election Could Shape the Future of Smoking" by Sofia Hamilton

DC Journal: "Not Distancing Herself from Biden May Cost Harris Swing Voters" by Daniel Corcoran

RealClearWorld: "More Milei, Less Malarky" by Ed Tarnowski

RealClearPolitics: "Make Election Day a Federal Holiday, Require In-Person Voting" by Ethan Watson

The Daily Wire: "How Left-Wing Activists Are Trying To Save Corporate Wokeness" by Isaac Willour

Mace Magazine: "Labour Must Prioritise Policy-Makers Over Spin Doctors" by Oliver Dean

The Telegraph: "‘This is Treason’: Chinese Agents are Running Canada" by Daniel Dorman

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria Churchill on The Happy Women Podcast

Daniel Corcoran on Alabama Morning News

Albie Amankona on Times Radio

Noah Khogali on TalkTV

Juan Villasmil on NewsNation

Daniel Corcoran on The Hillsdale Interview (WRFH)

Lettice Bromovsky on BBC One's Sunday Morning Live

Albie Amankona on BBC Radio 2

Jack Rowlett on Times Radio

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October Updates: Book Release Party & NextGen Debate

Friend,

Last week, Young Voices held a book release party in Washington, DC, to celebrate the launch of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father, authored by our own Program Manager, Caleb Franz.

With more than 50 guests in attendance, Caleb expressed his gratitude to everyone who joined in celebrating this work dedicated to a central figure in American abolitionism. We are thrilled to see Caleb’s hard work honored, and we’re grateful to all who came out to show their support.

In addition to the book release, Young Voices also collaborated with the streaming platform CiVL to host our second NextGen Debate in NYC. Our live debate on who libertarians should vote for in the 2024 election drew a crowd of over 150 attendees and featured a compelling discussion between Joshua Eakle, President and Co-Founder of Project Liberal, and Sean Fitzgerald, host of the Actual Justice Warrior YouTube Channel, on where the libertarian vote should go.

Over 1.5K people tuned in live via CiVL’s streaming platform, and since then, the recording has gathered more than 12.9K views across CiVL and X. Watch it here!

There are even more events in the works, and we look forward to sharing them with you. Thank you to all our supporters for making these events possible, helping us empower civil discourse and amplify the voices of our young leaders in freedom.

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Sincerely,

Casey Given

President & Executive Director

Young Voices

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Moving Forward: Abortion, Unfriendly AI, WA Rulemaking, MAGA

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Iulia Lupse, Peter Biles, Patrick Hanks, and Ethan Watson.

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in our current election cycle. Ilulia Lupse says a federalist approach with more local control may be the answer to cooling things down.

AI is creating a number of new and exciting possibilities but it's not a catch-all for our every need. Peter Biles explains how AI isn't your friend, and that's a good thing.

Government regulation is supposed to operate in the public's best interest, but sometimes it falls short. Patrick Hanks offers four ways to improve rule-making appeals in Washington state.

One of the downsides of today's volatile political environment is that few people are willing to admit they've made a mistake. Ethan Watson makes the case that it's time to make America graceful again.

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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TeE6ps10eQIoSos1sTQZy?si=70To6-TvSg2qh-eneopPAw

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To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

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Moving Forward Israel & US, Keir Starmer, Aid to Gaza, US Historical Restraint

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Aaron Sobczak, Oscar Gill-Lewis, Hudson Crozier, Alex Xenos.

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As tensions rise in the Middle East, the U.S. is becoming more and more entangled. Aaron Sobczak says the U.S. needs to step back from Israel and evaluate how its support is being used.

Government controls over free speech online are getting tighter in the UK. Oscar Gill-Lewis explains why Keir Starmer's heavy hands could pose a serious threat to democracy.

Humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza are being misappropriated by Hamas. Hudson Crozier says, American taxpayers deserve to know how much of it is being stolen.

When it comes to keeping government within its proper boundaries, original intent can be a useful tool. Alex Xenos explains why he opposes using history and tradition as the test for constitutional restraint.
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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gHIjw7VtdD8GbikStKPgE?si=MeYBer6cTbikXmWmK-9j6Q‍

To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

Young Voices October Updates: Fiery Debate, Middle East Fellowship, Book Launch

Last week, Young Voices made a splash with our first NextGen Debates event in New York City in collaboration with the streaming platform CiVL. More than 125 people attended in person our live debate titled "Duopoly Alternatives?" — a libertarian versus communist showdown!

Haz Al Din, chairman of the American Communist Party, sat down to debate Benjamin Williams from Young Americans for Liberty. The audience was fired up and asked some impassioned questions in the Q&A. Although the tensions at times were high, civil discourse won the night, with folks from both sides approaching our staff afterwards commenting how fun the event was.

The debate made waves on social media as well! Over 600 people watched the event live on the streaming platform CiVL, and the recording of the debate has over 25K views between the platform and X. Watch it here!

Mark your calendars for our second debate next Wednesday, October 23rd, exploring who libertarians should vote for in the 2024 presidential election. We'll be streaming the event live again with our partners on CiVL, so watch our event page for a link to the stream day of. More exciting debates to come!

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Last week, Young Voices also hosted seven of our writers in New York City for the opening summit of our Middle East History & Peace Fellowship. In the wake of the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war, much of the public conversation is driven by historical misunderstandings. To address this, Young Voices is launching a fellowship designed to equip our writers with the historical context and knowledge needed to engage more thoughtfully on this issue. At the summit, our fellows heard from scholars Adam Kirsch (Wall Street Journal), Mariam Wahba (Foundation for Defense of Democracies), David Daoud (FDD), and student journalist Jonas Du (Columbia University) on the historical and current issues in the Middle East.

We're looking forward to sharing resulting media hits. Thank you, as always, to our supporters for making these exciting fellowships and events possible for our young leaders for liberty.

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Sincerely,

Casey Given

President & Executive Director

Young Voices

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Young Voices in the News (October 1st-15th)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in the Washington Examiner, Newsweek, RealClearPolitics, New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and more!

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OP-EDs PUBLISHED

The National Interest: "Rethinking the 'Thucydides Trap'" by Jeffrey Shulman

Crain's Chicago Business: "Action, Not Excuses, Will Reverse Chicago’s Population Loss" by Mike Viola

RealClearEnergy: "To Solve the Climate Crisis, Liberate the Discourse" by Lulia Lupse

RealClearWorld: "The Nuclear Option to Chinese Influence in Latin America" by Sam Raus

RealClearWorld: "How Much Humanitarian Aid Is Hamas Stealing? Americans Paying For It Deserve To Know." by Hudson Crozier

Europinion: "With the Winter Fuel Allowance Gone, Reeves Should Abolish Free Bus Passes Next" by Charles Amos

Foundation for Economic Education: "Should the Government Restrict ‘Harmful’ Speech Online?" by Rachel Chiu

Free the People: "California’s War on Mockery Attacks Political Satire" by Ryan Silverstein

The Daily Wire: "How Male Voters Became The Central Focus Of The 2024 Election" by Daniel Corcoran

Daily Express: "Keir Starmer's Heavy Hands could Pose Grave threat to Our Society" by Oscar Gill-Lewis

National Review: "American Universities Continue to Underreport Foreign Money" by Neetu Arnold

Free the People: "Make America Graceful Again" by Ethan Watson

The Federalist: "This Conservative Christian Minister Risked All To Abolish Slavery" by Tyler Curtis

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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Sam Raus on National Review's Capital Matters Podcast

Alex Petropoulos on Times Radio

Nathaniel Ogunniyi on Sky News

Izabela Patriota on The Young Turks

Jonas Du on Undercurrents (UnHerd)

Izabela Patriota on Stacy on the Right

Alex Rosado on Stacy on the Right

Sophia Worringer on TalkTV

Jack Rowlett on GB News

Sophia Worringer on Times Radio

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Moving Forward Google Antitrust, DOJ vs Tech, Millennials & Forever War, Kamalas Walz VP Pick

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Kim- Leigh-Tursi, Autumn Billings, Stanton Skerjanec, Matt Cookson.

The U.S. Justice Dept. has gone after Google under the Sherman Antitrust Act and accuses the search engine giant of monopolistic behavior. Kim Leigh-Tursi says Google earned its default search engine status fair and square.

When the DOJ goes after tech giants like Google and Apple, it's supposed to be doing so on the basis of consumer welfare. Autumn Billings explains how the actual results show little respect for consumer choice.

As Millennials begin to gain more leadership roles, they have a unique opportunity to roll back the "forever war" mentality that pervades American politics. Stanton Skerjanec recommends three things they need to do.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was supposed to be a safe vice presidential choice for voters in crucial swing states. Matt Cookson says, Kamala's VP pick is actually a win for the Republicans.
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Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/00wHAKw5LUkVrr64OmRgjw?si=a356a05854ee4ddb‍

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To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

Moving Forward: Canadian Gov., Democrat Apology to Dean Phillips, CA Housing Scheme, Thucydides Trap

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Samantha Dagres, Alex Rosado, Andrew Davenport, and Jeffrey Schulman.

Canadian citizens are tiring of heavy-handed, bossy government. Samantha Dagres says, Pierre Poilievre is right, Canada is broken and more government won't fix the problem.

One politician called it correctly when he warned that Joe Biden needn't be the Democrat's nominee. Alex Rosado says Democrats owe Rep. Dean Phillips an apology.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond would like to be California's next governor. Andrew Davenport explains why Thurmond's teacher housing scheme would be a distraction from more important matters.

Are the U.S. and China headed for a clash similar to the one between Athens and Sparta more than two thousand years ago? Jeffrey Schulman describes the Thucydides trap and how we can avoid it.‍

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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75CNfzTk5hFiAlKlPVY9YV‍

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To contact Young Voices, email anders@joinyv.org

Moving Forward: Canada Immigration, LOTR Series, UK Postal Service, SCOTUS Term Limit

This week on Moving Forward, the Young Voices radio show, we hear from contributors Xizi Daigle, Peter Biles, Oscar Gill-Lewis, and Harris Van Pate.

As the cost of living continues to rise and tensions mount over immigration issues, Canada has an option that could ease both challenges. Xizi Daigle says refugee sponsorship could help with immigration woes.

The latest installment of the Lord of the Rings series has plenty of funding but is lacking in some key areas. Peter Biles explains how the dialogue distracts from an epic tale.

The U.K. Postal Service has seen some serious drawbacks thanks to a vendor that has failed to deliver. Oscar Gill-Lewis reveals how robust procurement rules could help prevent another Post Office scandal.

A Biden administration proposal to limit Supreme Court terms might cause more problems than it solves. Harris Van Pate explains the drawbacks.

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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4136MDJgiRjuoYUZaSrV6J

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Announcing Young Voices NextGen Debates

Young Voices is thrilled to announce an expansion of our live events with the launch of NextGen Debates. At least once a quarter, Young Voices will host a formal Oxford-style debate with a live audience in downtown New York City. At the conclusion of these debates, audiences will have the chance to vote for a winner based on which speaker they thought made the most compelling argument.

If you haven't attended an Oxford-stye debate before, they're not your typical panel discussion. Expect to be provoked by engaging questions from a moderator and structured argumentation from debaters who are young, rising influencers in their field. And don't miss the afterparty! Every debate will be followed by a soiree to build a community of freethinkers from all walks of life.

We hope you can join us in person for one (or multiple) of our upcoming debates, but no worries if you're not located near New York City. Thanks to a partnership with the new streaming platform CiVL, Young Voices NextGen Debates will be broadcast live and available to watch shortly afterwards on every major streaming platform completely free of cost.

We're kicking off NextGen Debates with two events in October on topics related to the 2024 U.S. elections. Check them out below!

"Duopoly Alternatives?" Haz Al-Din vs. Benjamin Williams — Thursday, October 10th, 7 PM ET, Sovereign House, NYC
Described as the American Political Duopoly, the Republican and Democratic parties have dominated politics since the mid 1800s. Young Voices is hosting a debate in partnership with the recently launched American Communist Party to consider how useful third parties are in creating social change.
"Libertarians for Harris?" Joshua Eakle vs. Sean Fitzgerald — Wednesday, October 23rd, 7 PM ET, Sovereign House, NYC
Though the libertarian vote is relatively small, it could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. Libertarian voters now face a crucial choice: Which of the two major presidential candidates best aligns with their principles and merits their support?

See All Future Events Here

These two are just the beginning. We plan to return in early 2025 with more provocative NextGen Debates in NYC. Stay tuned for more upcoming events in Washington, DC this fall as well. Here's to the future!

Sincerely,

Casey Given

President & Executive Director

Young Voices

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Young Voices in the News (September 16th-30th)

Check out the work of our Contributors as they get published in the Washington Examiner, Newsweek, RealClearPolitics, New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and more!

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