Youth

Absolutely No Excuse

Patricia J. Williams : Jails & Prisons

It is manifestly barbarous that children should be tossed into jail for life.

Save the Children, in Zimbabwe and at Home

Ophelia Hu : U.S. Economy

What is poverty? One volunteer's perspective shows us it's all relative.

Conscience of a Young Conservative

Alana Levinson : Conservatives & The American Right

Can the Republican Party survive without the enthusiasm of its young supporters?

The New Okies: Brain Drain in Class of '09

Jeanette Blalock-Davis : U.S. Economy

Going abroad is no longer just a school-time pleasure cruise. It's an employment opportunity.

Graduating in the Recession

Michael Cohen : U.S. Economy

A struggling young journalist is forced to take up a job on the side delivering pizza, but with tips dwindling, he wonders if it's really worth it.

The Weight of Our Problems

Aleena Durrani : U.S. Economy

The looming presence of debt collectors makes high school an even harder.

Battered But Never Broken

Jacob Stokes : U.S. Economy

After fifteen years as a production manager, one man is now forced to haul trash out of abandoned public housing. Instead of panicking, he is turning the crisis into an opportunity to do good.

Economic Adaptation

Christine Chang : U.S. Economy

The recession has been a rite of passage for Generation Y, who are now more than prepared for the struggles of adulthood.

The Recession Epidemic

Eric Siguenza : U.S. Economy

There is no better way to teach someone the value of a dollar or about financial responsibility than a recession.

Boston Bound

Christopher Criswell : U.S. Economy

Everything's a gamble. The American Dream is about waiting to get lucky now.

The State of Youth Organizing

Kristina Rizga : Student Movements

The Nation asked leading youth organizers to suggest specific ways the Obama administration could help them mobilize the most diverse and socially progressive generation.

The Domino Effect

Elizabeth Méndez Berry : Activism & Organizing

A group of twentysomethings from San Francisco took an unlikely path to jobs within the Obama administration.

Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association

Suemedha Sood You voted, now what? First, identify what issue burns you in your belly, Berkley suggests.

Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist

: Activism & Organizing

Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.

Nation's Youth Go Green

Brett Story & VideoNation : Energy

Now that they've shown their power at the polls, young voters are channeling their energy into a green economy.