Youth

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

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

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