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Americans Want Arms Embargo on Israel, Says Student Leader

In this interview with the People's Tribune, Abla Abdelkader, a member of Students for Justice in Palestine in Chicago, describes the repression facing pro-Palestine students and the common interests that most Americans have in the fights for peace and social justice.

After Georgia Shooting, Students Walk Out Demanding ‘Future Free of Gun Violence’

Thousands of Georgia students walkout "to demand a future free from gun violence" following mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winde.

The Kids Are Alright!

The UCSC rally saw Palestinian flags, UAW picket signs, and chants such as "Money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation"; and "Disclose, divest."

Youth in the Era of Climate Change

Earth Day is a reminder that Mother Earth pleads with us to care for her. The youth are listening, holding a global climate strike April 19. Although we are still far from reaching net zero emissions by 2050, it's time to be assertive with our world leaders for change will give our grandchildren a healthy Mother Earth and create a world of peace.

Israel’s Assault Has Orphaned 19,000 Children in Gaza

Israeli forces have killed over 10,000 children in roughly 100 days of Israel's assault into Gaza, as Save the Children reported, or about 100 children per day.

From Newborns to Teens, Al Jazeera Prints Names of 4,216 Children Killed in Gaza

Al Jazeera’s update to its "Know Their Names" project identifies some of the thousands of Palestinian children killed so far in Israeli attacks on Gaza. It lists children from infants to 17-year-olds and the children are sorted by age.

Uvalde Victims’ Families Get Official Acknowledgement of Botched Shooting Response

Relatives of the 21 people killed in Uvalde, TX mass shooting demand criminal charges after federal officials say delayed police response cost lives

High Schoolers Launch Green New Deal for ‘Our Schools & Our Futures’ Campaign

Fifty high schools nationwide launched the 'Green New Deals for Schools and Our Future' campaign organized by the youth-led Sunrise Movement.

Interview with a DREAMER

Luz Melissa Cortes Nieto had the opportunity to attend a study abroad program dedicated to DREAMERS across the U.S., like herself. She interviews Dreamers she met during her travels.

It’s Huge: Judge Sides with Montana Youths in Historic Climate Ruling

Sixteen young residents of Montana argued that the state violated their rights by promoting fossil fuel extraction and a Judge sided with them.

Teen Sold For Sex Faces Life in Prison for Defending Herself

Chrystul Kizer, a sex trafficking victim who at the age of 17, killed the man abusing and selling her for sex. She is now 23. In July, 2023, a new ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court offers hope for her acquittal.

Texas Book Ban Sets Dangerous Precedent for Young People

Cameron Samuels (Center) started a movement against censorship in Katy,Texas and students are standing strong. They honored them for Banned Books Week as Youth Honorary Chair for distributing banned books and packing school board meetings. Young people call on the nation to not be silent and defend their rights because they feel no others will.

Montana … Where Hungry Children Are Just Too Much Paperwork

Montana will not take $10 million in funding for summer food programs that would have helped feed hungry children across the state, all because the paperwork was just too much for the state.

LGBTQ Advocates Protest Texas Bill Denying Trans Kids Gender-Affirming Healthcare

Texas has filed more anti-trans legislation than any state.  Legislators from both parties are destroying the childhoods of trans kids by denying them the gender-affirming health care they rely on to feel whole and genuine. 

Atlanta Forest Defender Shot and Killed By Police

Forest defenders refuse to let this murder of one of their own stop them from protesting building of largest militarized police training center for urban warfare in the country.

Community Demands Police Abolition As They Mourn Tortuguita, Forest Defender Killed By Police

People mourned, cried, and supported each other at one of many remembrances of Tortugita, the forest defender killed by police, reaffirming a commitment to public safety free of police and to "Stop Cop City."

This Year’s Biggest Strike

Tens of thousands of workers walked off the job in the largest strike of academic workers in U.S. history. A major demand of graduate workers and 61 percent of postdocs is being rent-burdened. Some pay 30% and others more than 50% of their gross income on housing costs.

Uvalde, Texas: a High School Student Shares Her View

A Texas High School student describes the new sad reality of students in Uvalde after the massacre.

‘This is our future’ — Generation Z leads the fight for justice in Kansas

Young activists in Kansas are leading the fight against abortion bans and voter suppression.

My 23 Days at Parker Elementary

A group of half a dozen families from Parker Elementary in Oakland, CA have occupied the school until OUSD reverses its decision to close it. Jasionna spoke eloquently at the school board meeting where students demanded the school board reopen the school.

Return to School: Catch COVID-19!

The system proclaims: “Everybody back to school. Do not let your child fall behind. The schools are safe.” The Wrong Direction CHICAGO, IL — During this...

“We have to fight each instance of police violence”

Tamir Rice, 12 years old, was shot and killed by police within seconds after police arrived at a park in Cleveland, Ohio. Deven Guilford, 17, was shot seven ...