Youth
Food for thought from someone who had an empty plate
February 3, 2010In 2005, I found myself homeless for three days. My single parent couldn't afford the rent, and we had 30 days notice to get out. Things went from bad to worse.
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Teens testify ‘We want jobs’
January 27, 2010CHICAGO, Ill.— According to 18-year-old African American Gabrielle Banks, having a job as a young person these days, is more than just an opportunity to gain experience in the workforce or build skills. A job is...
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Re-envisioning public schooling
January 25, 2010A new model of public education should offer lifetime schooling for everyone, including "screw-ups" and "drop-outs."
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Student wins deportation battle
December 16, 2009Like thousands of undocumented youth living in the U.S., Rigoberto Padilla has led a normal life. He graduated from high school, enrolled in college, and joined the honor society.
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Restaurant workers stand up to robbery on the job
November 25, 2009DEARBORN, Mich. - On Monday, people were robbed and cheated. If justice ruled, the perpetrator would find the police knocking on his door.
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