Next Generation Journal is an interactive Op/Ed page where teens and young adults can submit original opinion articles, discussion topics, and commentaries about issues including politics, world affairs, domestic news, sports, and culture. Visitors are encouraged to not only read the opinions posted, but also to consider and contribute their own unique viewpoints. On NextGenJournal.com, the ideas of many in our generation can be presented and debated; without partisanship or hostility, cynicism or anger.
Welcome to our site! Our editorial team is committed to ensuring that NextGenJournal.com remains non-hostile; a forum for ideas and productive dialogue rather than personal attacks. We hope you will read our opinions and add your input in the comments section. Feel free to respond however you want, with a few exceptions.
We will not delete comments that express a particular Point of View. We will, however, delete comments that:
- Violate our Privacy Policy and/or Terms of Use Agreement
- Are off-topic or clearly meant as advertising
- Are abusive or openly hostile
- Use offensive language
- Are derogatory based on race, religion, color, origin, disability, or sexual orientation
This policy, however, is not intended to and does not require the editors of NextGenJournal.com to take or refrain from taking any action (including but not limited to removing comments).
NextGenJournal.com utilizes the Disqus comment system; you can find more information about this system at http://disqus.com/. When commenting on a post, you can do so as a guest, or using your Disqus, Facebook, or Twitter account. You may also reply to other comments (click on the “Reply button on the bottom left of the comment you wish to reply to), “like” a comment, or report a comment which you believe violates the conditions above. To report a comment to the moderators, simply click on the “Report” button on the bottom right side of the comment.
We also welcome your submissions to NextGenJournal.com. To submit an opinion article or discussion topic, simply click the “Submit” button on the main toolbar and follow the instructions given. Unfortunately, we cannot accept or reply to all submissions, but we do read everything we receive. If we choose to accept your work, we will not publish any of your contact information (phone number or email). We do, however, reserve the right to edit pieces for length, content, grammar, or quality. If we post your piece, we will notify you via email. If you do not hear from us within a week, it is probably safe to assume that we will not be able to use your submission.
If you are interested in submitting another form of content, such as a running blog, debate, or interview, please email our editors at connortoohill@nextgenjournal.com or johntodd@nextgenjournal.com.
We are committed to maintaining NextGenJournal.com as an interactive community; your opinions, comments, and submissions are what make this site work. Remember, our motto is “Read, Think, Post”- So we hope to hear from you in the future!
