Social Issues

Adolescence: No New News

Gen Z perspectives on the debate-sparking show

Jamie from the show Adolescence with teal and orange shadows around him on a paper background
LizzieLinds
Sep 17, 2025
Current events

Should Absolute Free Speech Exist?

Navigating the complexities of free speech so we can better understand this important right

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Amir
Sep 16, 2025
Social Issues

Justice Built on Injustice

The cost of justice and how I unexpectedly realized it while reading a fantasy book

gavel on a table
Muhammad
Sep 10, 2025
Social Issues

Navigating Life and Illness: A Student’s Advocacy Journey in Africa

In this article, I discuss my journey as a university student with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and my advocacy for peers facing similar challenges.

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Yeabsira Taye Gurmu
Aug 28, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

The Ironic Problem with Race-Swapping Characters

My reflections on diversity and character reinterpretation

Invincible Guardians of the Globe Characters
Zainab Fatima
Aug 8, 2025
Social Issues

When Helping Hurts

The Dilemma of Giving Money to Beggars in Pakistan

a busy street in Pakistan
Abdullah M
Aug 3, 2025
Social Issues

How I'm Being Bullied for My Tribal Background

I'm tired of being misjudged for who I am

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MA Haseeb khan
Jul 30, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

Emma Watson and the Pseudo-Feminist: A Critical Evaluation of Celebrity Activism

Emma Watson’s celebrity feminism raises awareness but often lacks depth, reinforcing liberal, image-focused activism. Critics argue it marginalizes intersectional voices and overlooks systemic change.

Emma Watson Giving a speech at a podium with the UN logo
evelyn.chen
Jul 17, 2025
Current events

Hunza

Exploring the rich culture of Hunza, I found an unspoken camaraderie with strangers and a deeper love for music.

Hunza mountainscape
socraticscale
Jul 14, 2025
Hobbies and interests

Gen Z Trailblazer: Caleb Staps

Our interview with a purpose-led performance poet and advocate

Gen Z Trailblazer Featuring Caleb Staps
VoiceBox
Jul 11, 2025
Hobbies and interests

My Journey from Struggle to Success

How failure is a blessing in disguise

female student with a backpack looking at the camera and smiling holding a stack of books
kehkashan__
Jul 6, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

Living with IBD: My Journey of Resilience and Empathy

The piece shares my journey of living with IBD, discussing the challenges of managing a chronic illness, overcoming stigma, and finding resilience

young woman in a grocery store
Beamlak Alebel
May 19, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

From Fear to Pride: Living in a Divided World

This article shares my journey of growing up as a Shia Muslim, facing discrimination, and struggling with self-acceptance. A childhood incident of being denied a house due my faith left lasting scars, leading to years of fear and isolation.

a young boy sitting on a prayer rug reading the Quran
Haider_Ali
May 18, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

University Admissions: A Brutal Rat Race

A critique of the U.S. college admission process

harvard university
Ghaneem
Apr 27, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

California Child Influencers Are Now Entitled To 65% Of Monetised Earnings

But is that tackling the real issue?

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VoiceBox
Apr 15, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

From Stuttering to Successful Speeches

How a severe stutter and a lisp affected my confidence, and how I overcame them

a young man talking to a crowd through a microphone
M.Rafi Soomro
Mar 31, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

Beyond The Veil of Hate

A poem dedicated to all the victims of prejudice, and a vision for a future where they are embraced for who they are, as I have come to embrace myself.

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A Voicebox User
Mar 28, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

The 'Human Touch' in Animation

Some stellar examples of why AI can never truly replace human animators

woman sitting in front of a computer working on an animated human figure
rosewater
Mar 3, 2025
Hobbies and interests

My Own Private Echo Chamber

Never meet your heroes, but always challenge their ideas

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seabeams
Feb 13, 2025
Social Issues

Embracing Normality: A Shift in Perspective

My journey of self reflection and acceptance of my "normal life".

young man walking away from the camera on a quiet street
Abdullah Bakhshish
Feb 6, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

The Tragedy of Greek Femicides

This article discusses the devastating reality of femicides in Greece, focusing on the case of Kyriaki Griva, a woman the system failed to protect

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zchar
Feb 5, 2025
Social Issues

The 5 Worst Pieces of Advice I Have Ever Received As a Young Person

The wisdom that's supposed to help but only hinders

frustrated young man with his head in his hands sitting at a desk
Marios Stamos
Jan 30, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

How a Single Post Destroyed My Reputation

Before hitting post, consider the impact your words and shared images might have on someone’s life

a teen boy looking at his phone
Ian forbes
Jan 28, 2025
Social Issues

The Instagram Face Phenomenon

The digital beauty standard reshaping our self-image and society

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Nyx+
Jan 22, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing