In September of 2025, large crowds gathered in a New Jersey mall to see 15-year-old Salish Matter. In videos on TikTok, moms pushed through lines as young people screamed at that familiar preteen ...
When I ask Salish Matter to tell me about her daily routine, she answers as any 15-year-old might. She describes waking up (“too early”), going to school, hanging out with friends if she doesn’t have ...