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This Supreme Court Case Threatens the Future of Tribal Lands

This Supreme Court Case Threatens the Future of Tribal Lands

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

Haaland v. Brackeen challenges the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, putting the sovereignty of Indian Nations at risk. By Jessica Lambert This November, the Supreme Court will hear Haaland v. Brackeen—a case that could have catastrophic consequences for Indian country. The plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, arguing that […]

Black Trauma Is Not a Lesson

Black Trauma Is Not a Lesson

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

After a teacher made me watch the video of the killing of Tamir Rice, I realized I had to raise my voice against injustice. By Kayla Ruano-Lumpris EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published by Youth Communications and is reposted here with permission. YC is a nonprofit publisher of teen-written stories and curriculum to help educators strengthen the social and emotional […]

Around the World, Students Are Ready to Occupy Campuses for Climate Action

Around the World, Students Are Ready to Occupy Campuses for Climate Action

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

Between now and December, activists will form encampments at dozens of schools to demand solutions for the climate crisis. By Mira Sydow A few months ago, Omar Elsakhawy was finishing up high school in Orlando, Fla. He hadn’t heard of Fossil Free Penn, and he certainly hadn’t anticipated spending hours tabling, speechwriting, and occupying the central […]

Student Debt Cancellation Will Help Rural Communities Too

Student Debt Cancellation Will Help Rural Communities Too

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

Critics of Biden’s forgiveness plan falsely call it a wealth transfer to the “urban elite.” In 2020, nearly 6.5 million rural Americans owed an average of $35,000 in student loan debt. By Reed Cleland Last month, President Biden announced his plan to erase $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year, with an […]

“Business as Usual” Might Actually Make the Economy Worse

“Business as Usual” Might Actually Make the Economy Worse

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are few economic costs from pandemic policies that prioritize public health. By Garrett Eison EDITOR’S NOTE: In the fall of 2021, a group of students at Wake Forest University took part in a class on data-driven advocacy. Their objective was […]

Want to Fight Climate Change? Look to Local Politics.

Want to Fight Climate Change? Look to Local Politics.

by Lisa Herforth-Hebbert

Since its founding in 2015, the New Haven Climate Movement has used national momentum to create regional change with a model that can be replicated around the country. By Charlotte Hughes In August, Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a reduced version of Build Back Better, that will invest $369 billion in energy and climate. The IRA […]

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