Army base reopening a step closer
Prospects for redeveloping the Oakland Army Base moved a step forward last week as the City Council voted to extend its negotiating agreement with developers California Capital Group and AMB Corp.
“Missionaries” and Planned Parenthood spar on campus
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi were assailed with graphic images last Monday by a pro-life group that styles itself "Missionaries for the Pre-Born."
Third grade homework: Should U.S. put "illegal aliens" to death?
A troubling homework assignment asked third-graders, "What is an illegal alien?" and whether the U.S. should put them to death, force them to work in the army or shoot them into outer space.
Nation's largest public college to offer free tuition
Miami Dade college will begin offering free tuition to local residents and discounted tuition to undocumented students.
Dallas residents: "Save our schools"
Students, teachers and even one school board member protested education funding cuts.
Next stop on the Red School Bus Tour: New Haven
Young activists are flocking to the Red School Bus Tour, sponsored by the People Before Profits Education Fund.
Immigrant youth: Undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic
Undocumented immigrant youth spoke out about their lives, each telling a powerful story.
National student lobby event to take place in Washington
This month marks the 42nd annual Grassroots Legislative Conference and National Student Lobby Day, or LegCon as it's come to be known.
Students nationwide rally for public workers
More than 10,000 students and supporters rallied nationwide during a national day of action to defend public education and the rights of public workers.
Atheism grows among youth, high school students
The Secular Student Alliance, which has chapters on 200 college campuses nationwide, announced that it would work to help high school-aged free thinkers express themselves.
