Voting Rights Under Assault
By Ally Klimkoski May 5, 2008
The Supreme Court's recent decision to allow ID only voting in Indiana disproportionately affects young voters, seniors, and the poor.
Election '08: Perspectives from High School Leaders
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, May 1, 2008
How is your vote tied to your race, class and gender identities? Youth Outlook follows a group of San Francisco high school presidents to get their take on it.
The Death of the Record Store
By Suemedha Sood April 30, 2008
A new documentary asks whether things are over for the indie record store.
Anti-Nuke Youth: The Next Generation
By Adam Waxman, WireTap, April 28, 2008
They're not waiting for WWIII: The millennial generation sets out to promote peace and a world without nukes.
Snoop's Survival: An Interview with The Wire's Felicia Pearson
By Suemedha Sood, WireTap, April 7, 2008
Felicia "Snoop" Pearson talks to Wiretap about working through her past to get to her future -- and the success she's gained along the way.
Left Out: School-to-Prison Pipeline
Global Action Project, April 1, 2008
A group of New York City high school students examine the school-to-prison pipeline at their school, and look toward changes.
DJ Neil Armstrong Takes Center Stage
New Music Canada, April 1, 2008
DJ Neil Armstrong talks about the hip hop world and the growing prominence of Asian American DJ's.
Juan's Story: Undocumented but not Un-American
Movement Vision Lab, April 1, 2008
Juan's story, similar to the stories of many undocumented youth, pushes us toward building a more just immigration system based on community values.
Razing NYC: The Disappearance of Affordable Housing
Global Action Project, April 1, 2008
One community in Brooklyn examines their plight and fight for affordable housing.
Raising the Bottoms: Survival and Hope in West Oakland
Collab Films, April 1, 2008
A look at how a community in West Oakland struggling with violence survives and remains hopeful about the future.
WireTap Writer Biko Baker Becomes the Director of the League of Young Voters
By Kristina Rizga March 26, 2008
This transition could serve as a blueprint for nurturing and empowering leadership from shut-out, invisible communities.
Megan McCain and the Blogettes
By Ally Klimkoski March 24, 2008
Daughter of Republican Presidential candidate John McCain is single handily running the best technology show and youth outreach in her entire party. Amazing, isn't it?
Opinion: Why I Campaign for College Tuition Relief Now!
By Vicente Garcia, WireTap, March 24, 2008
As 2007 marked the first time California spent more money on prisons than public colleges, young activists mobilize for a ballot initiative that will help low-income students access universities.
On Camera: Boston Parents Discuss Charters
By Aaron Tang March 6, 2008
What is it that makes some charter schools first-rate, and others not?
Young Latino Vote On March 4
By Ally Klimkoski March 3, 2008
Four states hold primaries on March 4 and the stakes are high. One important stat to note: an increasing number of young Latinos are eligible to vote.
High School Students Tell the Truth About Their Schools
By Aaron Tang February 27, 2008
Youth Noise asked thousands of high school students to describe the changes they want to see in their own schools.
Effects of Nader on the 2008 Elections
By Ally Klimkoski February 25, 2008
Third Party candidate Ralph Nader announced this weekend that he will mount another attempt for the Presidency. How will this influence the youth vote?
Super Tuesday Results: Youth Turn Out Increases in Most States
By Kristina Rizga February 6, 2008
Youth turn out tripled and quadrupled in some states. Obama, Huckabee and McCain capture most youth votes.
Our Voices, Our Future National Tour
By Ally Klimkoski January 23, 2008
Clinton announces national tour to emphasize the importance young voters have in the upcoming primary. But is the well intended outreach too little too late?
Fellow Travelers
By Scott Thill, WireTap, January 23, 2008
Young People For's fellows work for change from the bottom up. Get the lowdown on this generation's budding grassroots leaders.
The Apollos: Students Who Fought For MLK Holiday
By Tomas Palermo, WireTap, January 21, 2008
In 1981, Oakland Tech high school seniors lobbied the California state senate to officially recognize the MLK holiday. This video tells their story.
New Hampshire: Youth Vote Results
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, January 9, 2008
Updated youth turnout numbers for New Hampshire and a declaration that 2008 is the Year of the Young Voter.
Violence, Violence, and More Violence in Kenya
By Suemedha Sood January 7, 2008
“The anger was already there.”
Two Education Observations Heading into '08
By Aaron Tang January 2, 2008
A GOP candidate gets in bed with... the teachers unions? And hope for the student voice in education reform...
The Youth Guide to Politics: Get Your Vote On!
By Ally Klimkoski, WireTap, December 18, 2007
Can't vote, won't vote, don't vote? Young voters have more options and outlets than ever to exercise their right to participate in the election process. Here's how!
