Doesn’t this rationale also free the government from recognizing married names, legally-changed names, or even maturing to adulthood? It substitutes historical data for pertinent data, full stop.

Just like when the New York Times did not think the No Kings protests were all that significant, this is indicative of how much mainstream institutions have bought into the idea that only Trump and his supporters represent “real America” and have a right to have their voices amplified.

And yet you lay off your entire politics team - the MAIN REASON people read Teen Vogue and truly an incredible reflection of rare journalistic integrity that actually takes youth seriously! Yall are actively dismantling journalism & making yourself redundant.