When Teens Rule the Game
By Gavin Leonard, WireTap, Oct 25, 2007
Turn the Beat Around: From running a recording studio to organizing shows to raising money, the Ann Arbor-based Neutral Zone has been more successful at developing youth leadership than any other teen organization in the country.
From Grassroots Activism to Nonprofit Bureaucracy
By Gavin Leonard, WireTap, Jun 26, 2006
Building a Movement: Young leaders share their tips on staying true to the mission of social change, as they transition from all-volunteer activism to established institutions.
Rethinking Volunteerism in America
By Gavin Leonard, WireTap, Feb 9, 2006
Opinion: As America increasingly relies on charities to solve social inequalities, our young expert offers a plan to make the most out of our desire to help communities in need.
Calling Activists to a Higher Standard
By Gavin Leonard, Adrienne Maree Brown, WireTap, Jan 4, 2006
Point-Counterpoint: Do today's organizers have what it takes to build a lasting progressive movement? Two young activists debate and disagree.
The Political Power of the Midwest
By Gavin Leonard, WireTap, Jun 22, 2005
A young native of Ohio offers a long-term plan for transforming politics in the Midwest. First on the agenda -- don't move to San Francisco or New York.
