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State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond

January 25, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In his State of the Union address, the president described the challenges faced by undocumented youth: many of them are already responding favorably: "I'm a DREAMer and I believe myself to be an American. I have...

Conn. vigil remembers slain youth

January 19, 2012 By Lisa Bergmann

Young people organized a candlelight vigil to remember the 34 people who were killed in 2011, and to highlight the link between joblessness and violence.

College in the Rustbelt

January 4, 2012 By Michael Leonard

Ever wonder what it's like to go to college in a declining city?

Connecticut youth lead fight for jobs

December 19, 2011 By Lisa Bergmann

Youth groups are focused on linking the problem of youth violence to the lack of job opportunities.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.