Student movements

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite! AFL-CIO: Young Workers Unite!

The AFL-CIO's recent rally on Wall Street was about more than economic inequality, it was part of an ongoing campaign to attract new young members.

Sep 30, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform Five Ways to Show Support for Healthcare Reform

Young activists accelerate their campaigns to demand healthcare.

Sep 15, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Cafeteria Consciousness Cafeteria Consciousness

Concerned about global warming, students are pushing for change--in their dining halls.

Sep 2, 2009 / Feature / Anna Lappé

Out of Reach Out of Reach

As the cost of college hits the stratosphere, students are organizing to bring it down to earth.

Jun 10, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

Four Dead in Ohio Four Dead in Ohio

Today is the 39th anniversary of the killings of four student antiwar protesters at Kent State University.

May 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Save Our Schools Save Our Schools

This Tuesday a rally in Gainesville calls for saving higher ed in Florida.

Apr 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Live from Powershift 2009 Live from Powershift 2009

It's the first full day of Powershift 2009, and over 11,000 have descended on downtown DC’s largest venue for a weekend of training, rallying, and climate action lobbying.

Mar 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It

Youth organizers have reason to hope green jobs can help change young lives.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga

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