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

    SM-Regret?

    According to a recent national survey, almost half of Gen Z wishes social media platforms like X and TikTok didn’t exist. What's your opinion?

  • Writing

    Kamala Harris

    With Vice President Kamala Harris stepping in where President Joe Biden left off, how do you see the presidential race now? 

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    Floods

    Floods, hurricanes, punishing heat. Have you experienced extreme weather this summer? Write about it.

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    Delights

    Follow the lead of poet and essayist Ross Gay, and write an essayette about something that delighted you today!

    [Challenge created by Over the Rainbow, YWP; Hummingbird photo by laurenm, YWP]

  • Writing

    Best of Fall

    We know, we know! It's summer and we love it! Why think about fall? Well, here's a challenge from Vermont newspaper Seven Days: Describe fall in beautiful detail or explore the "back-to-school" experience – for publication in an upcoming issue.

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    Biden's Choice

    Should President Joe Biden stay the course or leave the race for president? A poor debate performance has Americans wondering. What do you think?

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    Warning

    The U.S. surgeon general says social media platforms need warning labels because they are contributing to a mental health crisis among young people. What do you think?

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    Big Oil

    Vermont has become the nation’s first state to require fossil fuel companies and other big emitters to pay for climate-related damage. How do you perceive the fight to protect the planet from climate change? Do you see hints of hope? 

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    World Happiness

    The 2024 World Happiness report lists Finland as the world's happiest country, with the U.S. dropping out of the top 20, and young people in North America showing a decline in happiness. Read the report. What is your experience?

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    Guilty

    Donald Trump was found guilty May 30 of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump is now a convicted felon. He is also the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee for president. Thoughts?