Young people who entered this financial downturn with fewer resources than previous generations are enduring pain.
Tag: Youth
The World Pushes Back Against E-Cigarettes and Juul
Facing ire at home, the e-cigarette giant counted on international expansion to offset losses in the U.S., but the regulatory response abroad has been even stricter.
Coronavirus Crisis Awakens a Sleeping Giant: China’s Youth
How the ruling Communist Party manages the coming months will help shape how hundreds of millions of young people see its authoritarian political bargain for decades to come.
Is Coronavirus Widening Generational Divides, or Bridging Them?
Shutdowns have sometimes been interpreted through the prism of intergenerational tension, but in Europe there is also a call for an “internationale of generations.”
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.
British Police Said Watch Out for Extremists — Like Climate Activists
The counterterrorism police quickly disavowed a brochure grouping Extinction Rebellion with militant white supremacists and Islamists. A top government official did not.
90 Minutes a Day, Until 10 P.M.: China Sets Rules for Young Gamers
Officials say regulations are meant to curb video game addiction, which they blame for a rise in nearsightedness and poor academic performance.
In Hong Kong, Gasoline Bombs, Masks and … Goodbye Letters
Preparing for the worst, protesters have started writing “last letters” to their loved ones.
Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate with Young Voters
Mr. Trudeau came to power by galvanizing young supporters. Keeping them in his corner is critical as he seeks re-election.
In Africa, Pope Francis Comes Face to Face With the Future of the Church
The Roman Catholic Church continues to expand in Africa, even as it faces competition from increasingly popular Pentecostal and evangelical movements.