Rachel Janfaza
Writer
Rachel Janfaza is a journalist covering youth political culture. Most recently, she started 'The Up and Up,' a newsletter focused on Gen Z’s political zeitgeist: how young Americans are organizing, mobilizing and participating in civic life and politics – or, how and why they’re not. She also freelances, with bylines in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and Bustle. Previously, she was an associate writer on the CNN Politics team covering young voters, campaigns, and breaking news.

Growing Up in Donald Trump’s America
This election, the youngest female voters were just 10 years old when Trump first became president. Here, they share how coming of age during that contentious and chaotic era shaped their political psyche.
Nov 6, 2024

Birth Control Will Finally Be Sold Over the Counter. These Young Activists Pushed to Make It Happen.
Jul 17, 2023

100 Years Later, We Still Don’t Have an Equal Rights Amendment. This Generation’s Leaders Want to Change That.
Mar 23, 2023