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Policy shapes our world. It’s the blueprint for change, the roadmap to progress. Your voice matters in shaping policies that drive real impact in our communities. Explore how you can make a difference by raising your voice, engaging with our policy agenda, and learning how you can wield the power of policy to create positive change where it’s needed most. Together, let’s empower ourselves to build a brighter future through informed action.

Write an Op-Ed

Craft an op-ed that ignites conversations, challenges norms, and propels us toward a future filled with opportunity and safety. Let's shape a future that reflects our collective aspirations and values together. Write the future in your own words!

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Create Policy

The Futures Institute and the Youth Power Project seek innovative and creative policy proposals from youth aged 14 - 23 in the United States. We are looking for policy solutions created by young people that tackle youth opportunity, racial justice, community safety, education, housing, youth mental health, and any other issues centered in our Futures Agenda — or any other issue deeply affecting your life today. Applicants have the chance to win one of five(5) $500 cash prizes. 
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Contribute to the Youth Column

Are you a passionate young voice under the age of 24 in the United States? Do you have opinions and ideas on the pressing issues of our time? The Futures Agenda invites you to share your thoughts and be featured on our platforms through our new Youth Column!

Each month, we focus on a different critical topic—ranging from youth opportunity and climate change to racial justice, education, housing, health, and more. This is your chance to contribute your perspective, propose innovative solutions, and inspire others with your vision for the future.

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