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Blake Thorne, Campus Progress
The Big Three auto companies have a hard time selling to young people.
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In a year that saw war, violence, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, WireTap also found powerful examples of young people making a real difference.
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Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist

Jamilah King, TheNation.com, WireTap

In ten years of fighting for immigrant and refugee rights, Sophya Chum has learned to make the personal political.

 
 
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(Video) The Legend of Santa Muerte

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A strong following in Mexico has been growing to worship the Santa Muerte or Holy Death, a kind of female incarnation of the Grim Reaper.

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Understanding the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Exploring Jay-Z, hipsters and black hoodies.

(Video) Katrina's Hidden Race War
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Eleven black men were shot by white vigilantes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their shootings still haven't been investigated.

(Video) Homegrown: HipLife in Ghana

New documentary explores hip-hop in Ghana.

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(Podcast) When We're Not Working

Gavin Leonard, Matt Ryan, WireTap

Episode 9: Should organizers now make change from the inside or from the outside of the political system?

It's Easy Being Green

CAP Staff, Campus Progress

Ten tips for greener holiday gifts.

Free Wheels: The Scraper Bike Movement Rolls On

Jamilah King, WireTap

This youth-led bike movement began as a way to combine entrepreneurship and creativity. Can it also help save Oakland?

Silenced in the Classroom

Seth Wessler, ColorLines

Since opening in 2005, Conservatives have campaigned to close Khalil Gibran International Academy, one of New York's many dual-language schools. What's next for the school's Arab and Muslim students?

(Video) Toni Morrison Interview

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The writer discusses her work and inspirations.

Multifaceted: Miss Universe

Anika Brown, WireTap

A young poet's new book tackles tough lessons with style.

You Voted. Now What? Juan Reynosa's Environmental Mission

Kristina Rizga, TheNation.com, WireTap

If you want cleaner air, water and less poverty, Juan Reynosa, a community organizer with New Mexico Youth Organized, thinks you should consider environmental justice work.

How is Deporting My Brother a Solution to Gang Violence?

Oscar Servellon, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia

Oscar Servellon, 16, was at the front lines of the youth-led protest that shut down San Francisco's ICE offices, but his new political activation hit close to home when his brother was deported back to El Salvador.