Campus Progress

Biden Says There Is “Political Price” For Inaction On Gun Violence

Vice President Joe Biden promised that he hasn’t given up and reform efforts will be back.

Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Varun Anand

#1in3: Breaking the Silence on Abortion

A new campaign seeks to destigmatize abortion and tell women’s stories.

Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Emily Crockett

Border Security Debate Could Pull Trigger on Immigration Reform

How additional border security amendments are threatening to kill comprehensive immigration reform.

Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Rachel Kane

House Votes Today on the Most Restrictive Abortion Bill Yet

It’s really just awful.

Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Taylor Nicolas

I Was a Stranger and You Invited Me In: Faith-Based Advocacy for Immigration Reform

A conversation with the Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative on immigration reform and faith communities as first responders.

Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2013 by Pauline Holdsworth

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