For Universities to Thrive, Students Need a Seat at the Table For Universities to Thrive, Students Need a Seat at the Table
The board of trustees is one of the most influential decision-making bodies on a campus, yet many of them lack adequate student representation.
Dec 13, 2022 / StudentNation / Sena Wazer
Time to Turn Up the Pressure on the University of California Decision-Makers Time to Turn Up the Pressure on the University of California Decision-Makers
A union member’s view of the biggest strike in the country.
Dec 5, 2022 / Highlights / Jane McAlevey
For Undergrads, the Best Extracurricular Is a Labor Union For Undergrads, the Best Extracurricular Is a Labor Union
With approval of organized labor at the highest level since 1965, undergraduate student workers have turned to unionizing as college costs continue to rise.
Oct 7, 2022 / StudentNation / Radu Stochita
Biden’s Debt Relief Is Actually a Victory for Left Organizing Biden’s Debt Relief Is Actually a Victory for Left Organizing
The former “senator from MBNA” didn’t deliver student debt relief out of the goodness of his heart—but in response to a long, well-organized campaign.
Aug 29, 2022 / Jeet Heer
What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement? What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement?
With President Biden announcing his decision on student debt relief soon, advocates for forgiveness are ready to celebrate, reflect, and continue the fight.
Aug 10, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Radical History of the First Gay-Straight Alliance The Radical History of the First Gay-Straight Alliance
In 1972, high school students in New York City formed a revolutionary group that wanted power, not just pride.
Jun 24, 2022 / Anya Ventura
How We Brought Ethnic Studies to My High School How We Brought Ethnic Studies to My High School
Students of color shouldn't have to wait until college to learn about their histories.
Jun 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro
What Is Organizing, Anyway? What Is Organizing, Anyway?
Change won’t succeed if we wait for it to happen from the top down. History proves that.
Jun 1, 2022 / Beverly Gologorsky
We’re So Close to a Win Against the Student Debt Crisis We’re So Close to a Win Against the Student Debt Crisis
With the 2022 midterm elections on the horizon, now is the best time for Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and cancel student debt.
Jun 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Orlando Cabalo
Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments
Though Biden has extended the payment pause through August, over 5 million people will face serious financial risk once it expires.
Apr 25, 2022 / StudentNation / Cody Hounanian and Alí R. Bustamante