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StudentNation is a program of the Nation Fund for Independent Journalism and is made possible through generous funding from the Puffin Foundation. StudentNation focuses on first-person accounts from student activists, organizers, and journalists and has helped launch the careers of contributors to The New York TimesVoxBusiness InsiderTeen Vogue, the Guardian, and more. If you’re a student and you have an article idea, please send pitches and questions to [email protected]

New Year, Same National Youth Groundswell

New Year, Same National Youth Groundswell New Year, Same National Youth Groundswell

At the turn of Dr. King’s birthday, the struggle for freedom rolls on.

Jan 16, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation

As the Semester Ends, the Student Movement for Black Lives Turns Up

As the Semester Ends, the Student Movement for Black Lives Turns Up As the Semester Ends, the Student Movement for Black Lives Turns Up

From the classrooms to the streets, the movement keeps growing.

Dec 22, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

‘Are You Listening?’ Ten Highlights From a Generational Moment

‘Are You Listening?’ Ten Highlights From a Generational Moment ‘Are You Listening?’ Ten Highlights From a Generational Moment

From Ferguson to Staten Island, a youth uprising.

Dec 11, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Bobst Protest, Social Media as Battleground for Race

Bobst Protest, Social Media as Battleground for Race Bobst Protest, Social Media as Battleground for Race

Protests on the NYU campus in the wake of the Eric Garner non-indictment spark debates on social media about race and privilege.

Dec 10, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 12/05/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 12/05/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 12/05/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 12/05/14?

Dec 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

Fifteen Millennial Movements Taking Off This Week

Fifteen Millennial Movements Taking Off This Week Fifteen Millennial Movements Taking Off This Week

From New York to Ferguson to Santa Cruz, a generation rises.

Nov 24, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/20/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/20/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/20/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 11/20/14?

Nov 21, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/13/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/13/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/13/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 11/13/14?

Nov 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading

Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading

Need some reading suggestions? See below for recommended reads from our brilliant group of fall interns:

Nov 12, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

Can Youth Build New Worlds With the Ballot Alone?

Can Youth Build New Worlds With the Ballot Alone? Can Youth Build New Worlds With the Ballot Alone?

Electoral politics is but one tool the grassroots must use to create change.

Nov 10, 2014 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation

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