James Cersonsky

James Cersonsky is a Philadelphia-based writer and activist. Prior to this year, he contributed to Student Nation as a student-community activist in New Haven, Connecticut.

What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence

What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence

The Nation spoke with a group of organizers about the challenges and horizons of the American student movement.

Jul 31, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown

Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown

As school districts bolster their police forces, students across California are pushing Sacramento for restorative justice.

Jun 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

Today’s actions follow a recent groundswell of student walkouts—and months of organizing.

May 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement? Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

In a case of shaking-the-hand-that-slaps you, the Pennsylvania state school will host the Tea Party governor for its May 18 commencement. To whose benefit?

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

This week, students and staff will walk out of class and off the job in support of a comprehensive set of demands for worker rights and economic equity.

Apr 8, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Where Are the Student Voices in the Gun Control Debate?

Where Are the Student Voices in the Gun Control Debate? Where Are the Student Voices in the Gun Control Debate?

In the wake of Newtown, students are upping the fight against racial injustice in school discipline.

Feb 4, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Fighting Education Shock Therapy Fighting Education Shock Therapy

With tools from 1964, community activists are pushing the White House to turn federal education policy around.

Jan 15, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Pennsylvania’s Spanish-Speaking Voters Face Barriers at the Polls Pennsylvania’s Spanish-Speaking Voters Face Barriers at the Polls

Spanish-speaking voters at several polling places in North Philly have been left without interpreters.

Nov 7, 2012 / James Cersonsky and Voting Rights Watch

A Lesson for Arne Duncan A Lesson for Arne Duncan

 It’s one thing to stand for children, the ever-forgotten pawns of the so-called school wars. It’s another to take students seriously as interlocutors in poli...

Sep 26, 2012 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

Will Exploitative Corporate Practices Go the Way of South African Apartheid? Will Exploitative Corporate Practices Go the Way of South African Apartheid?

The year was 1986. Yale University President Bart Giamatti was on his way back to his office from a birthday lunch when he stumbled upon Mike Morand, a student leader of the anti-a...

Apr 22, 2011 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

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