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Undocumented and unafraid: the Chicago Six on trial

January 12, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Six undocumented youth appeared in Chicago's Circuit Court yesterday: They are the first-ever undocumented immigrants in Illinois to be put on trial for protesting immigration policy.

Out of high school, into military? There’s a better option

January 11, 2012 By Michael Leonard

Most of the people who joined the military came from poor and working class families.

White House announces youth summer jobs program

January 5, 2012 By Joe Sims

With nearly half of all young people between the ages of 16 and 24 unemployed, the White House today announced the $1.5 billion initiative.

College in the Rustbelt

January 4, 2012 By Michael Leonard

Ever wonder what it's like to go to college in a declining city?

Connecticut youth lead fight for jobs

December 19, 2011 By Lisa Bergmann

Youth groups are focused on linking the problem of youth violence to the lack of job opportunities.