Youth

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

Protesters against mask mandates

The Disastrous Opening of One Arkansas School District The Disastrous Opening of One Arkansas School District

When schools in Marion, Ark., opened, the district was prohibited from requiring masks. Here’s what their experience can teach the rest of the country.

Aug 30, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Olivia Paschal

Return to School

Are Bans Against School Mask Mandates Against the Law? Are Bans Against School Mask Mandates Against the Law?

The Biden administration may use disability rights legislation to require masks in schools.

Aug 23, 2021 / StudentNation / David M. Perry

Washington Square Park protest

Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia

A vibrant new youth scene is taking shape in Greenwich Village. Some people want to shut it down.

Jul 30, 2021 / Richard Goldstein

Police Out Of School Protest

Why Are There Cops in Schools? Why Are There Cops in Schools?

If our schools need additional counselors and mentors, turning to police is far from the most suitable choice.

Jun 18, 2021 / StudentNation / Cassidy Morales

DACA-rally-Supreme-Court

The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants

Biden and the Democrats spent four years decrying Trump’s assault on immigrants. Now they’re refunding ICE and falling down on the Dream Act.

Jun 17, 2021 / Elie Mystal

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