New Rules for Schools New Rules for Schools
The most effective way to fight violence in schools is not the widespread "zero tolerance" model. Thankfully, Clayton County, Georgia, may have the perfect solution.
Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association Youth in Action: Carmen Berkley, the United States Student Association
You voted, now what? First, identify what issue burns you in your belly, Berkley suggests.
Feb 17, 2009 / Third-Party Article / Suemedha Sood
Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist
Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.
Dec 31, 2008 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Nation’s Youth Go Green Nation’s Youth Go Green
Now that they've shown their power at the polls, young voters are channeling their energy into a green economy.
Nov 21, 2008 / Video / The Nation Video and Brett Story
Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election? Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election?
In state after state, the number of new voters has swelled like never before. They're mostly under 30 and solidly backing Barack Obama.
Oct 17, 2008 / Feature / Cora Currier
Juvenile Junction Juvenile Junction
Can Congress build a platform to change America's juvenile justice system?
Sep 15, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi
Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States
Young voters could be the key to victory for Obama and Democratic Congressional candidates. Here's how they're changing the electoral map.
Sep 15, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Turning Point in the Gang Crisis Turning Point in the Gang Crisis
Will the missing issues of gangs, poverty, dropouts, the inner city and policing redefine the presidential debate?
Sep 12, 2008 / Editorial / Tom Hayden
Q&A with Jim Brown Q&A with Jim Brown
The Hall of Fame football legend discusses his experiences working with gangs in the black community and why the death penalty just doesn't work.
Sep 5, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
A Look at Tulane University’s Service-Learning Post-Katrina A Look at Tulane University’s Service-Learning Post-Katrina
Three years after Hurricane Katrina, Tulane University thrives, due in part to its revamped commitment to community.
Aug 25, 2008 / Feature / Elizabeth Giegerich