Youth
Campaign for Youth Jobs kicks off in New Haven
October 6, 2011High school students, leaders of student organizations, local politicians, community organizations and labor organizers put their heads together to launch a campaign for good youth jobs in New Haven.
Read moreLA joins the We are the 99 percent movement
October 5, 2011On Oct 1 people in Los Angeles came together from all walks of life to join in solidarity with the Occupy Movement on Wall Street, calling on the banks to pay their fair share.
Read moreOccupy Chicago: “For as long as it takes to end corporate greed”
October 4, 2011For 12 days dozens of protesters from diverse backgrounds have been camped out around the clock in front of the Federal Reserve here.
Read moreAmerica’s kids tell their stories from their Wall Street camp
October 4, 2011"I figured if I'm going to be homeless, I might as well be homeless for a good reason," said one of the hundreds of restless youth Occupying Wall Street, determined that their voices be heard.
Read more35 states get an F on teaching civil rights
September 29, 2011When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.
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