Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist
Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.
Dec 31, 2008 / The Nation
Nation’s Youth Go Green Nation’s Youth Go Green
Now that they've shown their power at the polls, young voters are channeling their energy into a green economy.
Nov 21, 2008 / The Nation Video and Brett Story
Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election? Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election?
In state after state, the number of new voters has swelled like never before. They're mostly under 30 and solidly backing Barack Obama.
Oct 17, 2008 / Feature / Cora Currier
Juvenile Junction Juvenile Junction
Can Congress build a platform to change America's juvenile justice system?
Sep 15, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi
Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States
Young voters could be the key to victory for Obama and Democratic Congressional candidates. Here's how they're changing the electoral map.
Sep 15, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Turning Point in the Gang Crisis Turning Point in the Gang Crisis
Will the missing issues of gangs, poverty, dropouts, the inner city and policing redefine the presidential debate?
Sep 12, 2008 / Tom Hayden
Q&A with Jim Brown Q&A with Jim Brown
The Hall of Fame football legend discusses his experiences working with gangs in the black community and why the death penalty just doesn't work.
Sep 5, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Look at Tulane University’s Service-Learning Post-Katrina A Look at Tulane University’s Service-Learning Post-Katrina
Three years after Hurricane Katrina, Tulane University thrives, due in part to its revamped commitment to community.
Aug 25, 2008 / Feature / Elizabeth Giegerich
Will Youth Activists Recreate ’68 At This Year’s Conventions? Will Youth Activists Recreate ’68 At This Year’s Conventions?
Thousands of young activists are poised to protest at the Democratic and Republican conventions. In the age of Obama, is street protest still relevant?
Aug 19, 2008 / Feature / Michael Gould-Wartofsky
Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians? Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians?
The future of the Republican brand rests in the text message happy hands of young America--which should scare the living daylights out of John McCain.
Aug 6, 2008 / Feature / Andy Kroll