Activism

When Divestment Isn’t Enough

When Divestment Isn’t Enough When Divestment Isn’t Enough

In the case of students with the passion to fight climate change, it’s time to face the truth and overcome it: we are the enemy.

Oct 8, 2013 / StudentNation / Alex Suber and StudentNation

Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown

Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown

Government workers all across the country protest the shutdown that deprives them of paychecks. 

Oct 7, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Ohio Students Fight Back Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

Ohio Students Fight Back Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Ohio Students Fight Back Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

The battle against Stand Your Ground has migrated to the Midwest and students are in the trenches.

Oct 4, 2013 / StudentNation / Isabelle Nastasia and StudentNation

Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight

Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight Tim DeChristopher: There Is No ‘Neutral’ in the Climate Fight

A response to Harvard President Drew Faust by climate activist Tim DeChristopher, now studying at Harvard Divinity School, on fossil-fuel divestment.

Oct 4, 2013 / Wen Stephenson

Joining Forces With NARAL Pro-Choice America

Joining Forces With NARAL Pro-Choice America Joining Forces With NARAL Pro-Choice America

I’m joining NARAL Pro-Choice America as a member of their board of directors, and I’m excited to work with their new initiatives to include young people.

Oct 2, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

What’s Going On

What’s Going On What’s Going On

When it comes to protest, are pop songs smarter than us, knowing what they can and cannot do?

Oct 1, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover

Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families

Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families Tell the FCC: Prison Phone Companies Shouldn’t Profit Off Indigent Families

Prison phone companies like Global Tel* Link get away with charging prisoners exorbitant rates just to keep in touch with their families. Tell the Federal Communications Commission...

Oct 1, 2013 / NationAction

Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown

Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown

Federal workers all across the country are protesting the government’s shutdown. 

Oct 1, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed

Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed Spread the Word: The Hyde Amendment Must Be Repealed

Spread the word about the new fight for expanded abortion access and the need to repeal the Hyde Amendment. 

Sep 30, 2013 / NationAction

Students Take On Teach for America—and Its Political Allies

Students Take On Teach for America—and Its Political Allies Students Take On Teach for America—and Its Political Allies

As the semester rolls on, fast-tracked teachers, vouchers and corporate-friendly Democrats get roasted.

Sep 27, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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