Youth – Page 24 – People's World

“Ground game” of historic proportions launched at DNC in Charlotte

September 4, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

"Fired up -- Ready to go," was the enthusiastic chant at overflow caucus meetings of youth, African-American, Hispanic and Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) delegates on the eve of the opening of the Democratic convention.

Paul Ryan’s Pell Grant cuts are unjust, misguided

August 30, 2012 By Michael Leonard

In a time where tuition and books costs are strangling many low-income and working class students, why are we cutting when we should be funding this vital program?

Free back-to-school shoe lines reminiscent of the 30’s

August 14, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The story behind the shoe line in St. Joseph is a story repeated everywhere, from Gary, Ind., to Youngstown, Ohio, to Flint, Mich., to Chico, Calif., to Milton, Mass.

Seeking solutions to a violent society

July 23, 2012 By Joseph Zimmermann

Americans are left pondering why and wondering what if anything can be done to stop it and also, 'how did this occur, and what caused it?'

Coming out is still risky in Tennessee

July 23, 2012 By James Raines

For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.