Abolishing the Beauty Pageant
How beauty pageants perpetuate gender inequality and contribute to a culture that values women as sexual objects.
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 in Opinions by Anya Callahan
Student Loan Refinancing Could Help More Americans Buy Homes
With student loan debt at an all-time high, young adults are finishing their degrees with debt sums equivalent to a down payment on a house.
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 by Anya Callahan
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Turns One
As DACA celebrates its one-year anniversary, the program remains under attack.
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 by Candice Bernd
300 Million Engines of Growth: Growing the Middle Class Through Education
This week, the Center for American Progress issued a report titled “300 Million Engines of Growth” that presents a plan for improving future American economic prospects.
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 by Anna Perina
Here’s What The Supreme Court Ruled on Today
Decisions on voting rights, cheap drugs & pre-Miranda rights—but no DOMA or affirmative action yet.
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 by Greg Young
Former Chiefs of Staff Reflect on “The Presidents’ Gatekeepers”
Just who are the men who guard the gates to the president of the United States?
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 by Taylor Nicolas
On Election Day, Young Iranians Haven’t Given Up On Democracy
For many Iranian youth, the elections are still unfair and strengthen the legitimacy of the Islamic regime, but others see the process as an opportunity for positive change.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Amir Salehzadeh
Rep. Steve King Tweets About “Illegal Aliens” Invading His Office
OMGZ LOL!
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Taylor Nicolas
Women Gamers Fight Culture Steeped in Sexism
News from the Microsoft Xbox One press conference illuminates an industry and community where misogyny is acceptable.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Molly Savard
Supreme Court To Rule on Affirmative Action: What You Need To Know
How Fisher v. University of Texas could change admissions processes for public universities.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Robert Fisher
Newtown Residents, Promising To ‘Never Forget,’ Demand Action From Congress
While some legislators see gun legislation as a partisan issue to be avoided, others continue to fight to prevent tragedies.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Tyler Gabrielski
Lauren Sarna: ‘It’s Not Even A Little Fair That He Was Taken From This World’
Sarna describes her relationship with Ben Wheeler, 6, one of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Lauren Sarna
Young Newtown Residents Share Letters to Congress, Americans
On the six-month anniversary of the tragic shooting, young people in Newtown, Conn., are demanding action from Congress. Here, we publish their unedited messages.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013
Sarah Clements: ‘We Did Not Elect The NRA’
One Newtown, Conn., high schooler is helping other young people in her community pressure Congress to pass common-sense laws to prevent gun violence.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Sarah Clements
Kristy Davenport: ‘We Have Been Through Hell With This Tragedy’
“Nobody else should ever again have to endure what the Sandy Hook Elementary School Community has gone through.”
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Kristy Davenport
Mattie Kelly: ‘Everything is a Surreal Blur’
This young Newtown, Conn. resident describes her experience on the day of the Sandy Hook shooting.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Mattie Kelly
Jennifer Radatovich: ‘To This Day, Walking Into A School Still Gives Me Anxiety’
A young woman who moved to Newtown, Conn., when she was 12 shares her story.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Jennifer Radatovich
Elana Adelle Sadlon: ‘We Miss Our Babies And Brave Women So Much’
One 18-year-old Newtown resident reflects on the six-month anniversary of the shooting.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Elana Adelle Sadlon
Peter Davenport: ‘My Life was Changed Forever’
One Newtown, Conn., resident calls on Congress to take action to prevent more gun violence deaths.
Posted Friday, June 14, 2013 by Peter Davenport
How Police Collection of DNA Affects Young People
Know your rights (or lack thereof).
Posted Thursday, June 13, 2013 by Taylor Nicolas
