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Energy for a New Millenium Energy for a New Millenium

Today, Power Vote will announce its official launch with a Washington, DC press conference.

Sep 10, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation

Whither Capital Punishment Whither Capital Punishment

As a seven-month national moratorium on executions comes to an end, where does the student movement against the death penalty go?

Sep 9, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation

Powervote Powervote

New effort to build a green youth voter bloc of one million is growing.

Sep 8, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation

Beyond the Ballot: Young Black Men and Voting Beyond the Ballot: Young Black Men and Voting

While youth voting is on the rise, barriers to civic engagement among working-class black youth persist. How are activists going beyond voter registration to break down these barri...

Sep 8, 2008 / The Nation

Will Black Ever Be the New Black? Will Black Ever Be the New Black?

Black is never out of style--except when it comes to skin color.

Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation

Hip Hop VP: A Q&A With Rosa Clemente Hip Hop VP: A Q&A With Rosa Clemente

Talking with the Green Party nominee for Vice President.

Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation

Taking On the Democratic Party Machine Taking On the Democratic Party Machine

State Rep. Tony Payton is part of a growing movement of committed, young progressive outsiders working to bring the Democratic Party back to the people.

Sep 2, 2008 / The Nation

Serving the Country Serving the Country

How the presidential candidates plan to change the face of volunteering in America.

Aug 27, 2008 / The Nation

The Nation Does Denver The Nation Does Denver

The Nation hosts thought-provoking discussions and events in Denver during the DNC.

Aug 25, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

China Marches to a Green Beat China Marches to a Green Beat

Students from around the world gather in China's march to protect the environment. Learn how youth are looking beyond Olympic feuds to forge a sustainable future.

Aug 14, 2008 / The Nation

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