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Young Americans Agree: Nation’s Gun Culture Is Out Of Control [POLL]
A new poll by Campus Progress, the Center for American Progress, and Mayors Against Illegal Guns, shows strong support for common sense reforms among Millennials.
Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Amber Pace
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
What’s new with abortion this week?
Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Opinions by Molly Miller
#NoMoreNames: The Lost Lives of Young People, Like Me
It’s time for Congress to take action and give those who have lost their lives to gun violence a vote.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by Christine Dickason
Six Years After Virginia Tech, We’re Still Not Safe
A former Virginia Tech student remembers the day he lost his girlfriend.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by Marc Peters
How Does Your Representative Grade on Gun Violence Prevention?
Riffing the NRA, Mayors Against Illegal Guns is grading Congress on gun safety efforts.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by Marc Peters
The Lives Behind Gun Violence Statistics [INTERACTIVE]
It’s easy to forget the numbers in gun violence reports are real people with families, friends and lives.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by James King
No Matter What The State Government Decides, Women Are Still Doing It
And as the Gosnell clinic scandal shows, it turns out worse for everyone if the states say no.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2013 by Molly Miller
Want Equal Pay For Equal Work? Too Bad.
Three days after Equal Pay Day, House Republicans prevented a vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2013 by Christine Dickason
If You Thought You Worked Hard To Get To College, Think Again
This undocumented student blows you out of the water.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Daisy Becerra
Will There Be Another Republican Revival in 2014?
Not if Obama voters have anything to say to about it.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2013 by James King
#AskCP Twitter Chat Tells All On Guns, Immigration, And What It Takes To Work At Campus Progress
This week the Campus Progress interns hosted a Twitter chat covering a wide range of topics and issues. Here’s what you missed.
Posted Friday, April 12, 2013 by Julie Thompson
How Do We Tell Young Gay People It’s OK To Just Be?
GLAAD says one way is through the media, and their annual awards honors those who’ve made a difference this year.
Posted Friday, April 12, 2013 by Anya Callahan
What Mark Zuckerberg Has To Say On Immigration Reform
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, has launched a political organization to advocate for policies that keep the United States competitive in the global economy.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Christine Dickason
Boston College Shrugs At Students’ Sexual Health Needs In Time For This Awareness Day
Boston College baned condom distribution to students just in time for the first National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Aditi Pai
Judge OK’s Over-the-Counter Morning After Pill But Barriers To Access Still Remain
The morning after pill is now available on grocery-store shelves around the country. But is that enough?
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Anya Callahan
Will Rand Paul’s Plan to Win Over Young Black Voters Work?
Giving student at a Historically Black University a black history lesson might not be enough to cut it.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Shawn Shaligram
‘Accidental Racist’: Starting the Conversation Isn’t Enough
Brad Paisley and LL Cool J fall short.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Opinions by Marc Peters
Background Checks in the Senate Cross Hairs
A bipartisan agreement on background checks will be included in the Senate’s expected vote on gun legislation today.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by James King
Cheetahs Were in Danger, Until They Met This Dog
Conservation efforts in Oregon are pairing unlikely friends to restore the Cheetah population.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Felicia Kloewer
This Hip Hop Manager Will Give You $200 to Get Your Gun Off the Street
A gun buyback program led by hip-hop manager Blue Williams offers concert tickets and mentorships for young people who surrender firearms
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Kevin Jersey
