Youth

New York Housing Projects

Not Just a Kid From the Projects Not Just a Kid From the Projects

I never got the quality education I deserved during elementary school. Now, I want to become a teacher to help other poor students fulfill their dreams.

Nov 16, 2021 / StudentNation / Meagan Zullo

Fridays for the Future protest at COP 26

COP26 Ends With Promises, but Not Nearly Enough Progress COP26 Ends With Promises, but Not Nearly Enough Progress

The UN climate conference’s agreement acknowledges several key issues for the first time—but doesn’t do enough to address them.

Nov 15, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Tina Gerhardt

Fridays for the Future protest at COP 26

Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26 Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26

On emissions targets, on funding to developing nations, and on phasing out fossil fuels, youth are demanding that COP26 deliver.

Nov 12, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Tina Gerhardt

“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet

“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet “Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet

In a rapidly heating world, we don’t have time for etiquette.

Nov 10, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt

NYU Graduate Strike

What Can We Learn From the NYU Graduate Union’s Historic Strike? What Can We Learn From the NYU Graduate Union’s Historic Strike?

The successful strike earlier this year was not organized overnight—it took months of preparation and outreach efforts.

Nov 8, 2021 / StudentNation / Mansee Khurana

Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022

Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022 Joe Manchin’s Surefire Strategy to Ensure That Democrats Lose in 2022

If Democrats appease Manchin and fail to act on the climate crisis, they will lose a vital appeal to the young voters they need to win.

Oct 25, 2021 / John Nichols

Police Car City

Not Allowed to Be a Kid Not Allowed to Be a Kid

As a Black youth, I’ve been surveilled and pushed around by police since elementary school.

Oct 21, 2021 / StudentNation / Amaru Howard

LGBTQ rights supporters holding signs.

Texas Slams the Door on Trans Kids’ Playing Sports Texas Slams the Door on Trans Kids’ Playing Sports

In an abhorrent vote, the Texas legislature reaffirms its position as a reactionary body whose guiding ethos is cruelty.

Oct 15, 2021 / Dave Zirin

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Against the World Girl Scouts Against the World

Now that STEM and girls’ empowerment are mainstream—and Boy Scouts is coed—is there a place for Girl Scouts?

Oct 8, 2021 / Danielle Dreilinger

Reopening Schools: Is New York City Keeping Its Most Vulnerable Kids Safe?

Reopening Schools: Is New York City Keeping Its Most Vulnerable Kids Safe? Reopening Schools: Is New York City Keeping Its Most Vulnerable Kids Safe?

The mayor calls the city’s Covid-19 protocols the “gold standard,” but epidemiologist Michael Osterholm says there’s a lot more the city can and must do.

Oct 8, 2021 / StudentNation / Lizzy Ratner

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