Activism
What young people are doing to make progressive change
With No Clear Trend in Youth Vote, A Challenge Awaits Progressives
Far fewer young people came out to vote during the 2012 election than previously estimated, according to new analysis by Tufts University.
Posted Friday, May 17, 2013 by Jon Christian
Why Millennials Aren’t Lazy, Entitled Narcissists
Dear Joel Stein of Time Magazine: You are a troll, and you are wrong. Love, Millennials.
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Emily Crockett
What If ‘Hetero’ Was the New ‘Homo’?
A short film shows audiences what a heterophobic world would look like.
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013 by Molly Savard
#TrademarkFail: How Disney Tried To Own ‘Día de los Muertos’
Not that the holiday is an important Latino cultural tradition or anything.
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013 by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
Why State Support for Marriage Equality Is Gaining Momentum
In part, Millennials.
Posted Friday, May 10, 2013 by Lydia Fiser
How Mayors Across the U.S. Are Reacting To The Divestment Movement
As student demonstrations spread, the divestment movement gets some help in high places.
Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2013 by Cody Bond
Sexual Exploration, Gender Expression and Student Journalism
Check out what these students at the University of Puget Sound are doing.
Posted Monday, May 6, 2013 in Journalism Network by Dominique Fong
Why Students Across America Are Protesting—And Why It Matters
Here are the latest campuses and cities to watch for youth activism, and why to watch them.
Posted Monday, May 6, 2013 by Emily Crockett
Young People, Immigrants and Workers Make Noise On May Day In NYC
Workers and young people rallied for change on a host of issues from labor to immigration, on International Labor Day.
Posted Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Reporting by Emily Crockett
To Boston, From Kabul, With Love
Afghans posed for photographs with a sign of empathy.
Posted Monday, April 22, 2013 by Molly Savard
What Will You Find Hidden Among Massachusetts Farmland?
This new publication, working to find its own niche as a student-produced magazine.
Posted Monday, April 22, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Adam Peck
An Outlet for Dissent Emerges at Georgia Southern University
A small group of determined students sure can make a big impact.
Posted Monday, April 15, 2013 in Journalism Network by Henry Taksier
#AskCP Twitter Chat Tells All On Guns, Immigration, And What It Takes To Work At Campus Progress
This week the Campus Progress interns hosted a Twitter chat covering a wide range of topics and issues. Here’s what you missed.
Posted Friday, April 12, 2013 by Julie Thompson
Hey Girl: Ryan Gosling Loves Animals, Too
The actor speaks out against a common dairy industry practice.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Molly Savard
A Student Publication Fills a Local News Void Tallahassee
Local publications give readers news and insight that can’t be found in more established, national publications.
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Journalism Network by Henry Taksier
Students Protest Ahead Of Tyga Performance; Liberty University Allows Concealed Carry In Classrooms
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, April 8, 2013 in Campus Informer by Shawn Shaligram
Thao Nguyen: What Justice for Prisoners Sounds Like [INTERVIEW]
Thao Nguyen of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down on women in and out of prison and how kindness can be revolutionary.
Posted Friday, March 29, 2013 by Molly Savard
Will UC-Berkeley Occupiers Get Justice?
More than a year after police action left dozens injured, students and allies at UC-Berkeley are looking to put police and campus officials on trial—and not just for their handling of the protest.
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Chris Lewis
‘LGBT Rights Are Immigrants’ Rights As Well’
Campus Progress had the chance to talk with an LGBT undocumented immigrant at a rally outside the Supreme Court.
Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Reporting by Christine Dickason & James King
9 Justices, Two Decisions: Will The Supreme Court Move Forward On Marriage Equality?
A brief look at the Court and the nine Justices who will be deciding the fate of gay rights for millions of Americans.
Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by Jenn Nowicki
