#youth-activism

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climate-change
New Statesman
1 week ago
OMG science

Michael Mann: "Defeatism is as much of a threat as climate denial"

Climate progress is being made but not enough; policies may limit warming to 2°C, still too high. Optimism lies in younger generation's activism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Youth activists need protection against smear campaigns and arrests, says UN expert

Child and youth activists are key in human rights struggles worldwide.
Young activists face online smear campaigns, arrests, and physical attacks. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
3 months ago
OMG science

Why The Youth is to blame for the Rise in Climate Extremism

Youth activists calling for action on climate change are often accused of hypocrisy due to their own consumer habits.
The UK's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may have minimal impact as larger countries like China continue to emit high levels of greenhouse gases. [ more ]
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climate change
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

All in same canoe': What's it like being young on a sinking small island?

The Marshall Islands are at the forefront of the impact of climate change, with rising sea levels threatening their existence.
Litokne Kabua, a youth activist from the Marshall Islands, is campaigning for global leaders to reduce emissions and protect his homeland. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Environment

Hawaii high school students sue the state over 'climate failings'

Fourteen Hawaiian youths are suing the transport department for violating green pledges and infringing on their right to a healthy environment.
Their complaint highlights the threat of global warming to agricultural industries, cultural traditions, and rising sea levels in Hawaii. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Education

School Strike 4 Climate: Australian students skip classes en masse to call for action

Hundreds of Australian school students participated in the School Strike 4 Climate, calling for action on climate change.
Students are fighting for the future of education and for leaders to listen to their concerns.
Scientists signed a climate doctor's certificate supporting students who left their classes to strike. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
1 week ago
Education

The Kids Are Not All Right. They Want to Be Heard

The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Repression draws attention to campus protests, like those over the conflict in Gaza, and makes them grow

Youth activism brings vibrancy and change to university campuses [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
Education

Trans students at Berkeley High celebrate new all-gender bathroom

Gender-expansive students at Berkeley High successfully advocated for a new gender-neutral multi-stall bathroom after nine months of activism. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Education

Group of SF 7th graders using QR codes, bowls of soup to tackle cyberbullying

Middle schoolers at Children's Day School in San Francisco organize 'Soup for Change' event annually to address social justice issues like cyberbullying.
The event combines cooking skills with topics related to social change and humanities, aiming to bring awareness and create impact. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Snapp Shots: Albany High students working to lower city's voting age to 16

Students at Albany High School are advocating to lower the voting age to 16 in local elections.
Cognitive research supports the idea that 16-year-olds are better prepared to make informed voting decisions compared to 18-year-olds. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Education

Trans youth matter. Melanie Willingham-Jaggers needs us to fight harder for their future.

GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers shares their journey from activism as a teen to leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
The passage of California's Proposition 21 in 2000 ignited a movement that inspired young people to get involved in political organizing. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Exclusive: Youth-oriented advocacy group applauds Biden on climate

President Biden has received praise for his environmental actions but faces pressure from the youth-led Sunrise Movement for bolder steps on climate policy. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders: Gaza "May Be Biden's Vietnam"

Biden's approach may alienate parts of his base, reminiscent of historical activism against Vietnam War. [ more ]
WIRED
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban

TikTok remains a strategic platform for political campaigns to connect with voters.
The ban on TikTok may have broader implications beyond data security concerns, impacting free speech and activism. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

With Russian opposition exiled, Berlin becomes center of anti-Putin protest

Generational divide on Putin support evident in Russian election in Berlin
Younger Russians criticize Putin supporters for lack of substantial arguments [ more ]
Portland Mercury
2 months ago
Education

Parkrose High School Students Speak Out Against Planned Freight Development

Residents of Parkrose neighborhood in Portland are facing environmental injustice due to poor air quality from diesel truck throughways.
Parkrose High School students are actively advocating for neighborhood improvements and opposing a new diesel freight warehouse development. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Education

The Palestinian Struggle Is Intergenerational - and Youth Are Carrying the Torch

Youth activists are mobilizing in the US to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Palestinian youth have been crucial in correcting a distorted media narrative about the conflict. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
Mission District

La pelicula "Mission Love" que muestra la historia de los anos 70, se proyectara este sabado en el Roxie

La película 'Mission Love' es un proyecto de archivo que muestra escenas sociales del barrio de la Misión en los años setenta.
El filme se enfoca en los intentos de los jóvenes de los años 70 por hacerse oír y contar su propia historia.
El uso de la tecnología actual dificulta la comprensión de cómo los jóvenes de esa época luchaban por ser escuchados. [ more ]
The Nation
3 months ago
Social justice

We Underestimate Young People. That's a Mistake.

Young people have historically been at the forefront of social-change movements.
Older generations often underestimate the activism and engagement of young people. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Environment

Youth Climate Activist Claire Vlases Accepts TIME Earth Award After Major Legal Victory

Climate activist Claire Vlases wins Earth Award from TIME Magazine for her role in a landmark climate case in Montana
Vlases and 15 other young plaintiffs sued Montana for violating their right to a clean environment [ more ]
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