The Recession Epidemic The Recession Epidemic
There is no better way to teach someone the value of a dollar or about financial responsibility than a recession.
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Eric Siguenza
Boston Bound Boston Bound
Everything's a gamble. The American Dream is about waiting to get lucky now.
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Christopher Criswell
The State of Youth Organizing The State of Youth Organizing
The Nation asked leading youth organizers to suggest specific ways the Obama administration could help them mobilize the most diverse and socially progressive generation.
Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga
Generation Recession Generation Recession
Young people have lost 2.5 million jobs to the crisis, making them the hardest-hit age group.
Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner
The Domino Effect The Domino Effect
A group of twentysomethings from San Francisco took an unlikely path to jobs within the Obama administration.
Nov 3, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Méndez Berry
New Rules for Schools New Rules for Schools
The most effective way to fight violence in schools is not the widespread "zero tolerance" model. Thankfully, Clayton County, Georgia, may have the perfect solution.
Oct 14, 2009 / Amy Bach
Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association
You voted, now what? First, identify what issue burns you in your belly, Berkley suggests.
Feb 17, 2009 / Suemedha Sood
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