Activism

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

In an age of political discourse confined to partisan squabbling, social justice movements and ideas demand attention.

May 22, 2013 / Press Room

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moves the immigration bill to full debate—without LGBT inclusion.

May 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Dispatches From StudentNation Dispatches From StudentNation

From student walkouts in Philly and Chicago to union organizing and MOOCs in California, here are the latest reports by our student activist/writers.

May 22, 2013 / StudentNation

Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’

Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’ Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’

From stopping wage theft to organizing carwasheros, victories have come from meeting workers where they live.

May 22, 2013 / Feature / Jane McAlevey

Why I Opted Out of APPR Why I Opted Out of APPR

A recent graduate of Syosset High School explains why he opted out of his school’s standardized tests.

May 21, 2013 / StudentNation / Nikhil Goyal and StudentNation

Farai Chideya: Is Journalism Going the Way of the GOP?

Farai Chideya: Is Journalism Going the Way of the GOP? Farai Chideya: Is Journalism Going the Way of the GOP?

Journalism has a class and color crisis. How can it be solved?

May 21, 2013 / Press Room

The Chicago Board of Education Votes This Week Whether to Shut Down Fifty-four Schools

The Chicago Board of Education Votes This Week Whether to Shut Down Fifty-four Schools The Chicago Board of Education Votes This Week Whether to Shut Down Fifty-four Schools

Meanwhile, teachers and activists are on a three-day march to highlight the potentially explosive impact of the closings. 

May 20, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth?

How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth? How Long Will Arizona Deny Driver’s Licenses to Immigrant Youth?

A high court’s preliminary ruling indicates there is not rational basis for Governor Jan Brewer’s attempt to deny driver’s licenses for certain immigrants.

May 17, 2013 / Aura Bogado

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout What You Should Know About the Philly Student Walkout

Today’s actions follow a recent groundswell of student walkouts—and months of organizing.

May 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability

This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability This Week in Poverty: Fighting Poverty Through Wall Street Accountability

Are big banks the next frontier in the anti-poverty crusade?

May 17, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

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