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Florida Teens Offer Advice to Next U.S. President

By Minnah Stein ● Teen Voices ● November 7, 2016

No matter what happens at the polls on Nov. 8, these girls offer leadership advice for POTUS from their own experience.

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Girls Gravitate to Some STEM Classes, Avoid Others

By Sandhya Kalavacherla ● Health & Science ● November 4, 2016

The focus on getting girls in STEM is working in life sciences, less so in math and engineering. “I really don’t enjoy math,” says one 17-year-old. “So I plan on pursuing a career in biology.”

Sisters Chosen as Family Babysitters Over Brothers

By Natalie Burdsall & Montana Rose Divine ● Culture ● November 2, 2016

Carol Pola loves the extra time she spends with her younger sister when babysitting, but, with an older brother who could easily take on any of the duties, “the situation has become unfair,” she said.

Teen Finds Gap in College Access For Those With Disabilities

By Anna Landre ● Culture ● October 31, 2016

The barriers Anna Landre must overcome to get into college go beyond her disability. This article is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.

Education Saves Teen From Early Marriage, Hardship

By Jackline Peche ● Culture ● October 28, 2016

With the help of her brother, Jackline escaped a forced marriage to a rescue center full of girls from similar situations. There, they formed a sisterhood and began their path to education.

Accessibility Problematic for Girls with Disabilities

By Hope Hoffman ● Culture ● October 24, 2016

Inaccessible bathrooms, schools and stores make it hard for some girls to participate as equal citizens. This article is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.

Being Camp Gyno Turned This Teen Into an Activist

By Katy Ronkin ● Health & Science ● October 21, 2016

Getting her period early turned into a blessing in disguise for this teen.

Cooking Creates Connection for Teen with Feeding Tube

By Rachel Vanderbloemen ● Health & Science ● October 17, 2016

Rachel can’t taste any of the foods she makes, but cooking gives her a connection to her family and friends. This essay is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.

Winning Girls Soccer Team Feels Sidelined by Football in Oregon

By Quin Fraley ● Teen Voices ● October 14, 2016

While there may be plenty of opportunities for girls to participate in athletics at this Oregon high school, the fan base can’t compare to that of boys football.

What Type of Starer Are You?

By Trinity Miller ● Teen Voices ● October 10, 2016

Because of her spinal muscular atrophy, Trinity Miller uses a ventilator, which draws attention from strangers and peers alike; but Trinity has her own things say about how their reactions make her feel. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.