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
Anti-Choice Amendments Fail in Senate Finance Committee Anti-Choice Amendments Fail in Senate Finance Committee
Two anti-choice amendments considered by the Senate Finance Committee today were soundly defeated.
Sep 30, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
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
Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia? Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia?
Some National Football League players appear to be turning over a new leaf when it comes to gay rights, but a history of homophobia still haunts the sport.
Sep 29, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Fortress Pittsburgh Fortress Pittsburgh
In heavily fortified Pittsburgh, protesters are kept isolated from local residents and from conference attendees.
Sep 25, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman
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
Missing from Healthcare Bills: Coverage for Reproductive Health Missing from Healthcare Bills: Coverage for Reproductive Health
Health reform promises support for comprehensive care. That promise plainly does not extend to women who depend on public funds and seek abortions.
Sep 25, 2009 / Sylvia Law
Healthcare Reform–at the Price of Women’s Health? Healthcare Reform–at the Price of Women’s Health?
If Republicans don't have much hope of derailing healthcare reform, they still have a shot at seriously limiting women's access to affordable reproductive healthcare.
Sep 24, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters
Even permitted demonstrators are subjected to unconstitutional search and seizure at the gathering of world leaders.
Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman
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