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Marchers in DC

Young women made their voices heard at the Women's March in Washington

Millennial women and their younger counterparts swarmed DC for the Women's March in Washington, and shared just a few reasons why they oppose Donald Trump.

Young women made their voices heard at the Women's March in Washington
Erin Schrode at Standing Rock.

This millennial activist has been fighting her entire life, and isn't backing down now

This millennial activist has been fighting her entire life, and isn't backing down now
Women and Allies protest Donald Trump

Across the US on Monday, women and allies gathered to protest Donald Trump

Across the US on Monday, women and allies gathered to protest Donald Trump
Young people gather in Washington to protest the election of Donald Trump.

Sorry Mom, the kids won't be coming home for Thanksgiving this year

Sorry Mom, the kids won't be coming home for Thanksgiving this year
Trump takes Florida, and the crowd reacts.

Millennials respond to a president most of them did not vote for

Millennials respond to a president most of them did not vote for
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton attend campaign rallies in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, October 10, 2016 and Manchester, New Hampshire, October 24, 2016.

Here's the winner in our first global straw poll for the US presidency

People around the world voted in our global straw poll for US president. It wasn't a scientific poll, but Facebook registration made it hard to game. And the result was lopsided — for Clinton.

Here's the winner in our first global straw poll for the US presidency
Emotional election

This turbulent election has millennials seeking support from each other

Voting in the 2016 election is a big dilemma for many young voters. Here’s the advice millennials in our UnConvention Facebook group gave when one member shared her confused feelings.

This turbulent election has millennials seeking support from each other
A man wears a Make America Gay Again hat.

Some LGBTQ millennials aren't worried about a Trump presidency

Donald Trump's stance on gay rights is a bit ambiguous, but that doesn't bother the millennials who consider issues such as national security to be more important right now.

Some LGBTQ millennials aren't worried about a Trump presidency
A youth runs past a volunteer for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Experts weigh in on the age divide that’s turning the country blue

With more millennials eligible to vote than ever before, many are concerned the Republican Party will no longer be able to sustain its ranks.

Experts weigh in on the age divide that’s turning the country blue
International concerns about Trump

The US election is frightening to some people living in fragile democracies

A Brazilian millennial fears the US presidential campaign is a sign of his own country’s political future.

The US election is frightening to some people living in fragile democracies
Voters casting ballots

Young voters weigh whether to vote or not, after the final presidential debate

The wildcard group in the 2016 election could be young voters. Millennials now have voting power that matches boomers and many were energized by the Bernie Sanders campaign. In the waning days of the campaign, many are deciding whether to vote or not.

Young voters weigh whether to vote or not, after the final presidential debate
Panelists at The UnConvention: Political Correctness, From Left to Right in NYC

Could Trump’s attack on ‘political correctness’ help the US discuss race?

To some, political correctness provides the safe space needed for people with little power in society to speak about their experiences. To others, like supporters of Donald Trump, it is a weapon that keeps them from expressing their true feelings.

Could Trump’s attack on ‘political correctness’ help the US discuss race?
Actor Aasif Mandvi and others speak about divesristy at UnConvention panel in NYC

How fear of diversity has led to the ‘civil war’ of this election

Actor Aasif Mandvi and fellow comedians and commentators met at the 92nd Street Y in New York City to discuss American identity, kicking off a week of UnConvention events on issues important to millennials.

How fear of diversity has led to the ‘civil war’ of this election
"I voted. Did you?" wristbands

Vote in 2016's first global US presidential caucus on Facebook

Voting is open in a worldwide straw poll for US president. And in this poll, you can actually explain the reasons for your choice.

Vote in 2016's first global US presidential caucus on Facebook
Young female Trump supporter holds sign "Grab em by the pussies" at rally

Three reasons some young women are sticking with Trump

October polls show Clinton leading Trump among women voters by an average of 15 percent. Yet Trump does have young female supporters among the millennial generation. Here's why.

Three reasons some young women are sticking with Trump