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Teen Voices in the Fight to Raise the Minimum Wage in Massachusetts
This organization mobilizes youth organizers to advocate for themselves in the minimum wage fight.
Malala, and Now Sabika: Pakistani Girl’s Death in Texas Should Prompt Reflection on Gun Violence
Sabika Sheikh was an exchange student from Pakistan.
Soraya Chemaly on Mass Shootings: Focus Should Be on Boys and Men Who Can’t Take “No” for an Answer
A familiar pattern has emerged.
Why “Blue State” Teachers Need Their Own Revolt
The conditions faced by teachers in red states aren't that different from what teachers face in Los Angeles.
“Largest Act of Organized Teacher Political Action in State History” as North Carolina Joins National Wave
Nearly 20,000 teachers descended on the state capital.
President Trump Is Not Wrong About Community Colleges, But He Should Be
Community colleges prioritize vocation over education.
How Trump Is Hastening the Resegregation of Southern Schools
Civil rights advocates are concerned about Trump's judicial nominees.
Adjuncts of the World, Unite!
Today's adjunct professors have loads in common with yesterday's factory workers.
Congress Made It Harder to Give Teachers Raises
The Trump-Republican tax plan will make it harder to retain good teachers in the classroom.
Consumer Advocates Warn Mulvaney’s Actions Will Lead to “Open Season on Borrowers”
This comes as Mulvaney faces corruption charges.