Punk and Politics: A High-Maintenance Relationship Punk and Politics: A High-Maintenance Relationship
The Vera Project serves as an inspiring model of how a small group of dedicated musicians and their fans can transform a reactionary, anti-youth city ordinance into a positive spac...
Feb 12, 2008 / The Nation
Super Tuesday Results: Youth Turn Out Increases in Most States Super Tuesday Results: Youth Turn Out Increases in Most States
Over 2 million 18- to 29-year-olds participated in the Democratic elections, compared to roughly 900,000 in the Republican contests.
Feb 12, 2008 / The Nation
Why Conservatives Won’t Capture the Youth Vote (Video) Why Conservatives Won’t Capture the Youth Vote (Video)
Campus Progress's Erica Williams explains why young people and conservatism don't mix
Feb 5, 2008 / The Nation
Election 2008: I Need More Election 2008: I Need More
None of the candidates rises to an acceptable level on issues of social justice, inequality and confronting war and poverty.
Jan 31, 2008 / The Nation
Florida: Youth Vote Triples, Again; Edwards and Giuliani Drop Out Florida: Youth Vote Triples, Again; Edwards and Giuliani Drop Out
"After South Carolina's Primary I drove down to Florida to see if I could talk to some young voters about their interest in the primary."
Jan 31, 2008 / The Nation
Minors in the Big House Minors in the Big House
After two failed decades of getting "tough on crime," advocates are pushing states to reconsider trying youth as adults.
Jan 31, 2008 / The Nation
The Lessons of the Weather Underground The Lessons of the Weather Underground
Former student radical Mark Rudd explains where he went wrong--and how young people today can learn from his mistakes.
Jan 31, 2008 / The Nation
Complications at Conception Complications at Conception
Colorado's ballot initiative, led by 20-year-old Kristi Burton, could do much more than overturn Roe v. Wade this fall.
Jan 31, 2008 / The Nation
For Edwards, The Good Fight Is Over For Edwards, The Good Fight Is Over
It's been an uphill climb all the way: And today, John Edwards signaled he's done. Outspent by his opponents and crowded out of the media spotlight by the drama of the Clinton/Ob...
Jan 30, 2008 / The Nation
Nevada and South Carolina: Youth Voting Results Nevada and South Carolina: Youth Voting Results
In Nevada, the turnout for progressive candidates surpassed that for GOP candidates by a 3:1 margin...
Jan 25, 2008 / The Nation