Contemporary Youth Activism: Advancing Social Justice in the United States

Jershua Osberg Conner ’97 traces the roots, rise, and impact of youth-led social justice campaigns in his book Contemporary Youth Activism: Advancing Social Justice in the United States. Conner argues that young people are shifting their development, shaping public policy, and shaking up traditional paradigms through their activism.

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The February 2026 cover of PAW, featuring a photo of Joseph Nye.
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