Youth

A University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Evacuated from Egypt Shares Her Story

A University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Evacuated from Egypt Shares Her Story A University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Evacuated from Egypt Shares Her Story

An American student reflects on the early days of the protests.

Feb 7, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance

As Republicans attack the new healthcare law, those up to the age of 26 who are still under their parent's health insurance plan could lose coverage.

Feb 1, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Why the Lack of Protest on American Campuses?

Why the Lack of Protest on American Campuses? Why the Lack of Protest on American Campuses?

Service is one thing, and activism—particularly in opposition to university policy—is another.

Jan 6, 2011 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

Tax Cut Compromise May Benefit Students Tax Cut Compromise May Benefit Students

A new compromise between leading Republicans and President Obama to extend an expiring tax policy may end up benefiting some of its student opponents.

Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Victor Gamez

Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings

Students at Columbia and Penn are unfazed by warnings to not discuss or link to WikiLeaks on social networking sites.

Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Ellie Levitt

Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle

The supposed heart of British democracy has become a searing wound of rage and retribution.

Dec 10, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Penny

Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform

Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform

Fueled by serious funds, young advocates of legalization are poised for big gains.

Dec 9, 2010 / Feature / Aaron Houston

Why Health Care Reform Matters For Young People Why Health Care Reform Matters For Young People

 Young Invincibles pushes back against the movement to roll back health care legislation.

Dec 1, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

Grinnell College Announces $300,000 Annual Social Justice Prize Program Grinnell College Announces $300,000 Annual Social Justice Prize Program

Up to three $100,000 prizes will honor young innovators, organizations advancing positive social change

Nov 30, 2010 / StudentNation / Joanna Chiu

Solidarity in New Haven

Solidarity in New Haven Solidarity in New Haven

The recent campus mobilization at Yale is only the latest student effort to organize around and impact the safety of local residents.

Nov 15, 2010 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky

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