In the War Against Voting, Poll Workers Are on the Front Lines In the War Against Voting, Poll Workers Are on the Front Lines
During the 2022 midterms, election officials faced an unprecedented level of harassment. After the Republicans' poor performance, antidemocratic conspiracies will only become more ...
Nov 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
Affirmative Action Benefits All Students—Even Asian Americans Affirmative Action Benefits All Students—Even Asian Americans
In October, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for two cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina in an effort to overturn race-conscious admissions.
Nov 11, 2022 / StudentNation / Rachel Shin
How to Survive Our Apocalyptic Future How to Survive Our Apocalyptic Future
This world, however finite with its increasingly overwhelming problems, is still precious to me and worth a good fight. I can’t turn away from tomorrow.
Nov 8, 2022 / Frida Berrigan
Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
Nov 7, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard
Youth Turnout Will Decide the Fate of the Midterm Elections Youth Turnout Will Decide the Fate of the Midterm Elections
Young voters hold enormous influence as a demographic. A high level of participation in the midterms this year could swing the results in the Democrats favor.
Nov 7, 2022 / StudentNation / Porter Wheeler
Voter Suppression Is Keeping Students From the Polls Voter Suppression Is Keeping Students From the Polls
Less than half of Americans under 30 said they were “certain to vote” in the midterm elections. But in battleground states across the country, college organizers are fighting for b...
Nov 4, 2022 / StudentNation / Mira Sydow
Can Young Voters Make Palestinian Rights a Major Issue? Can Young Voters Make Palestinian Rights a Major Issue?
Most Americans under 30 now feel sympathetic toward the Palestinian cause. But getting progressive politicians to support Palestine continues to be difficult.
Nov 3, 2022 / StudentNation / Isaac Lozano
After “Dobbs,” Anti-Abortion Activists Are Targeting Clinics in Blue States After “Dobbs,” Anti-Abortion Activists Are Targeting Clinics in Blue States
Without Roe, the effects of state bans are felt even where abortion is still legal. One Illinois clinic’s proximity to Missouri has made it an easy target for emboldened anti-...
Nov 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Walter Thomas-Patterson
In Iowa, Voters Set Their Sights on Gun Rights In Iowa, Voters Set Their Sights on Gun Rights
Gun control advocates say a November ballot initiative will make regulations impossible. But the Supreme Court may have already made that a reality.
Nov 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Nina Baker
Can the Midterm Elections Help Solve the Climate Crisis? Can the Midterm Elections Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
Climate organizers across the country are adding voter engagement work into their own advocacy. But electing Democrats is just a first step.
Oct 31, 2022 / StudentNation / Sofia Andrade