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New Study Says One Quarter of Young People Can’t Make Ends Meet New Study Says One Quarter of Young People Can’t Make Ends Meet

What lifestyle choices has the recession forced on you?

May 3, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond

Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond

 Plug into the spirit Occupy on May Day and throughout the spring.

Apr 27, 2012 / The Nation

Gabriel Thompson: How the USDA Is Endangering Workers’ Health

Gabriel Thompson: How the USDA Is Endangering Workers’ Health Gabriel Thompson: How the USDA Is Endangering Workers’ Health

The USDA proposes to increase the line speed at poultry plants, which could endanger employees who already work long hours doing repetitive hand motions.

Apr 26, 2012 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/26/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/26/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Apr 26, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Student Loan Debt vs. the American Dream Student Loan Debt vs. the American Dream

Robert Applebaum, founder of ForgiveStudentLoanDebt.com, answers questions on student loan debt in this video segment.

Apr 26, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Occupy Student Debt Occupy Student Debt

Occupy Student Debt is staging several events today to commemorate the total amount of student debt passing $1 trillion.

Apr 25, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Jane McAlevey: Building a Real Blue-Green Alliance

Jane McAlevey: Building a Real Blue-Green Alliance Jane McAlevey: Building a Real Blue-Green Alliance

Why labor unions and environmental activists need to revive a crucial alliance.

Apr 19, 2012 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Apr 19, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

David Holmgren: The Reverse of Globalization David Holmgren: The Reverse of Globalization

How can permaculture help shape a new world order?

Apr 17, 2012 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

165,000 Students Strike in Quebec 165,000 Students Strike in Quebec

More than 165,000 students in Quebec, Canada have been on strike for more than nine weeks in response to a Provincial government plan that would raise university tuition rates b...

Apr 16, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

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