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The 2024 Student Fellowship Zine

What is the role of the community? The entrepreneur? The government? Explore this conversation between young leaders.

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Welcome to our Zine, a collaborative effort born from the Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship. Within these pages, you'll find a mosaic of voices from young minds grappling with the complexities of our society and political landscape.

Our mission is twofold: to foster nuanced civil dialogue that embraces diverse perspectives, and to provide a platform for outspoken youth in politics. From niche policy issues to philosophical dilemmas in political theory, our contributors have poured their thoughts, creativity, and passion into pieces that challenge, inform, and inspire.

As you flip through these pages, you'll encounter reflections on civic engagement, explorations of public health concerns, and commentary on the impact of our increasingly digital world. We invite you to engage deeply with these ideas, whether you find yourself nodding in agreement or questioning assumptions.

To our contributors: your willingness to tackle difficult subjects and share your unique perspectives has made this project what it is. Thank you for your dedication to fostering meaningful dialogue.

We hope this zine serves as a catalyst for conversation and reflection, reminding us all that change often begins with awareness and open discussion. As young leaders, we believe in the power of civic education and engagement to shape a better future.

Happy Reading!

~ The 2024 BRI Student Fellows

Because a democracy isn’t a democracy without a voice. A democracy without a voice, a state, or some form of representation of the people is visionless. ~ Talan Shah-Crow