Opinion & Commentary

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WHAT'S YOUR OPINION? 

There's a lot going on in the world. By expressing your opinion and sharing your commentary with YWP, you can begin to make sense of things, build a connection with others, and work toward positive change.

Our list of opinion challenges will keep growing along with the year's news and events. Your responses may be published in YWP's digital magazine and annual anthology and with our Vermont media partners. Your opinion matters! Find out more about opinion & commentary.

[Illustration by Tess LaLonde, YWP]


 

  • Writing

    Phones in School

    Should smartphones be banned from schools? A bill introduced by Vermont lawmakers Jan. 29 would prohibit students from using cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day. 

  • Writing

    Inauguration/MLK Day

    Jan. 20 is Inauguration Day. It is also MLK Day, commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Think about that, in terms of the nation's history. Where are we in 2025? Where are we going?

  • Writing

    Founders

    How do you think the founding fathers would view the nation today? How do you view it?

  • Writing

    Work Goes On

    "The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." Write, inspired by the eloquent and often-quoted speech by Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy in 1980. 
  • Writing

    Favorite Quotes

    Poets, philosophers, songwriters, and members of our own families can provide the most quotable quotes. Brighten our day, enlighten us with your favorite quotes of wisdom, empathy, optimism, humor, and anything else that comes to mind! 

  • Visual Art

    Post-Election: Stars

    "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars," Vice President Kamala Harris said in her concession speech. See the stars, YWP, and share them with your friends here. 

  • Writing

    Nov. 5 Election

    What do you hope for in the Nov. 5 election? Who do you want to become the next president of the United States? Write about it.