In Paris, a School for Refugees Is Forming the Next Generation of French Citizens In Paris, a School for Refugees Is Forming the Next Generation of French Citizens
The Pierre Claver school asks what it takes for a refugee to become part of a nation—especially now, and especially if that nation is France.
Apr 13, 2017 / StudentNation / Daniel Judt
Central European University Under Attack Central European University Under Attack
In Victor Orbán’s Hungary, illiberal politics cannot tolerate liberal minds.
Apr 12, 2017 / Feature / John Connelly
Who Needs the NEA and NEH? Who Needs the NEA and NEH?
What is really lost when we cut public funds for the arts and humanities.
Apr 7, 2017 / David Hajdu
Teach-Ins Helped Galvanize Student Activism in the 1960s. They Can Do So Again Today. Teach-Ins Helped Galvanize Student Activism in the 1960s. They Can Do So Again Today.
Then as now, the origin of a national political movement was in the initially obscure actions of ordinary individuals.
Apr 6, 2017 / Marshall Sahlins
A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why? A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why?
Native Americans say the law protects their children. The Goldwater Institute claims it does the opposite.
Apr 6, 2017 / Feature / Rebecca Clarren
Why I Introduced the College for All Act Why I Introduced the College for All Act
There’s nothing normal about graduating with massive student-loan debt.
Apr 4, 2017 / no-paywall / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Bernie Sanders Just Introduced His Free College Tuition Plan Bernie Sanders Just Introduced His Free College Tuition Plan
Joining with Elizabeth Warren, Sanders wants students to organize around the legislation.
Apr 3, 2017 / StudentNation / George Zornick
South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’ South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has It Backward on ‘Today’s Kids’
I’m not worried about this generation. I’m worried about the rest of us.
Mar 31, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Trump’s Administration Is Making It Easier for For-Profit Colleges to Screw Over More Students Trump’s Administration Is Making It Easier for For-Profit Colleges to Screw Over More Students
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has already picked a for-profit college official for her team—are more to come?
Mar 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Farewell to Roger Wilkins, a Man of Honor in Tempestuous Times Farewell to Roger Wilkins, a Man of Honor in Tempestuous Times
The accomplished scholar and influential civil-rights leader pushed hard to open doors and knock down barriers. He was also my best friend.
Mar 30, 2017 / Lived History / Robert L. Borosage