This past year, young conservative pundits have made a strong comeback through social media. Radically right-leaning commentators, such as Ben Shapiro and Tomi Lahren, have saturated Facebook and Twitter feeds with their hate-spewing rhetoric. Luckily, there are quite a few millennials who are unafraid to voice their opposition to the far-right’s views on political and social matters.
Hasan Piker
Hasan Piker, or “Woke Bae,” as his fans affectionately call him, is a host on The Young Turks. In his original video series, “The Breakdown,” Hasan dismantles conservative logic, pointing out the undeniable hypocrisy within it. Most popular in the series are the videos in which he fires back at now Fox News contributor, Tomi Lahren. Hasan’s commentary on contemporary issues is refreshingly authentic because of his conversational tone that helps young people stay up-to-date on politics while avoiding the usual confusion. Find him on Twitter @hasanthehun.
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, a Muslim-American of Jordanian and Palestinian descent, founded Muslim Girl, an online magazine for Muslim women that aims to correct the misconception people have of Muslims. Amani first launched her website at the age of 17 when she was feeling frustrated by the lack of Muslim representation that eventually led to the demonization of the Muslim community. Her memoir “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age Story” documents her experience growing up in America in the wake of 9/11. Find her on twitter @xoamani.
Dylan Marron
Dylan Marron, a writer and correspondent for Seriously.tv., is well known for his stance on LGBT issues, as well as his “Unboxing” series, in which he takes apart and explains intangible ideologies. While Dylan receives much praise for his work, he is similarly met by harsh criticism. In his new podcast “Conversations with People Who Hate Me” Dylan chats with people who have left negative comments online about his political beliefs, sexual orientation or even his looks. He strives to turn hateful conversations online into productive conversations offline. Find him on Twitter @dylanmarron.
Akilah Hughes
Akilah Hughes is a comedian and writer that finds herself drawn to all sorts of niches whether it be politics, race, comedy, makeup or pop culture. She is popular on Youtube, but also writes for a variety of magazines, as well as her own blog. If you’re searching for some quality political satire, look no further, as Akilah has a whole series dedicated to just this. Also, did I mention she is hilarious? Find her on Twitter @AkilahObviously.
Carlos Maza
Carlos Maza, a correspondent for Vox, hosts a video series called “Strikethrough,” focusing on media coverage in the age of Trump. His sobering commentary provides a realistic take on the mainstream media’s approach to reporting what goes on in the White House. Watch his most recent video on why Trump supporters still believe Trump’s lies, despite the fact-checks. Find him on Twitter @gaywonk.
