StudentNation

StudentNation is a program of the Nation Fund for Independent Journalism and is made possible through generous funding from the Puffin Foundation. StudentNation focuses on first-person accounts from student activists, organizers, and journalists and has helped launch the careers of contributors to The New York TimesVoxBusiness InsiderTeen Vogue, the Guardian, and more. If you’re a student and you have an article idea, please send pitches and questions to [email protected]

The Curious Case of Meghan McCain The Curious Case of Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain has enormous prominence as a member of the political youth. So why doesn't she use her notoriety to talk about anything other than...herself?

Oct 20, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

“Safe-Schools Czar” Under Attack “Safe-Schools Czar” Under Attack

Uh-oh, GOP. Your homophobia’s showing again.

Oct 16, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!

Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Time to Raise Pell! Time to Raise Pell!

Young people urge their Senators to support cutting wasteful subsidies to student loan companies, and to invest at least $40 billion in the Pell grant program.

Oct 7, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite! AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite!

The AFL-CIO's recent rally on Wall Street was about more than economic inequality, it was part of an ongoing campaign to attract new young members.

Sep 30, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory Activists Build on Historic Israel Divestment Victory

Hampshire Students for Justice in Palestine defy Dershowitz and plan first national campus Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conference.

Sep 25, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform

Young activists accelerate their campaigns to demand healthcare.

Sep 15, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Orchestrated Intimidation: We Won’t Stand For It Orchestrated Intimidation: We Won’t Stand For It

Campus Progress has compiled a formidable Toolkit for In-District Action during the August recess.

Aug 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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