Youth
Tucson bans Mexican-American studies, students walk out
January 26, 2012On Monday, after the Tucson, Ariz. school district banned its acclaimed Mexican-American studies program, hundreds of high school students throughout the city walked out of their schools in protest.
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State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond
January 25, 2012In 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...
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Conn. vigil remembers slain youth
January 19, 2012Young people organized a candlelight vigil to remember the 34 people who were killed in 2011, and to highlight the link between joblessness and violence.
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Teen atheist wins lawsuit vs. school, religious banner
January 18, 2012After a protest led by a young atheist, a federal judge has ordered the removal of an inappropriate prayer banner from a high school auditorium in Rhode Island.
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Weeklong “Occupy Nigeria” strike wins victory
January 17, 2012A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.
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