Chris Dodd Threatens Legislators Over Anti-Piracy Legislation
Both bills are dead for now, but the MPAA chairman tells elected officials not to ask him “to write a check for you” if they don’t support anti-piracy legislation.
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Emily Crockett
Michigan Legislators Propose Plan to Pay for Students’ Tuition
The plan would give students who attend K-12 in the state the option of using some state funding to pay for college.
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Alyssa Battistoni
Obama Speaks To Michigan Students; Study Shows College Freshmen Have Liberal Social Views
News on Higher Education and Campus Politics Across the U.S.A.
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 in Campus Informer by Leor Reef
Obama Focuses on High Tuition Costs, Calling Higher Education An ‘Economic Imperative’
Speaking at the University of Michigan, the president detailed his proposals to make college an affordable option for all Americans.
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Invisibility Cloak at University of Texas; Berkeley Tents Lead to Student Arrests, Upset Faculty
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Campus Informer by Jeff Raines
Housing Market May Be Poised To Turn Around
Sales of previously owned homes are increasing while housing prices have fallen slightly, according to a new report.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Jon Christian
Forced to Apply to College? Some Students Could Be
Inside Washington, D.C.’s bold new proposal for high school seniors.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Alyssa Battistoni
As State Legislatures Reconvene, Washington Poised to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
After a legislative hearing, the state Senate has enough votes to pass a gay marriage bill.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
U.S. Mayors Form Pro-Marriage Equality Group
Is your mayor on the list?
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Report Finds Low Desire for STEM Jobs Among Young Americans; Wisconsin Official Resigns
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
Sincerely, America: The Moderate Movement
A new Northwestern University group looks to bring students of various political beliefs together for constructive activism.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Alice Li
Citizens United: Two Years Later, Still Terrible
At a Center for American Progress panel, experts discuss the law’s impact—and what could be next.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Emily Crockett
Obama To Congress: Make College Affordable, Invest in Worker Training
During his State of the Union, Obama called for prioritizing education and passing the DREAM Act for undocumented students.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Alyssa Battistoni
Obama: Let’s Build An ‘Economy Built To Last’
Manufacturing and education took center stage in a State of the Union address in which Obama decried growing inequality.
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Jon Christian
LIVE COVERAGE: State of the Union Tonight, 9 P.M.
Obama is expected to address education and jobs, among other things, during the speech.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Young Americans To Join Michelle Obama for State of the Union
Some invited guests include a college student with loan debt and a young man who benefited from the Affordable Care Act.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Stewart
VIDEO: Kathleen Sebelius Touts Affordable Care Act on ‘The Daily Show’
Asked about the successes of the law, the Secretary of Health and Human Service notes that 2.5 million more young Americans are now insured.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
17 Million Young Americans Could Lose Coverage in ACA Repeal
A new legal brief notes that if the Supreme Court strikes down Affordable Care Act, 18 to 34-year-olds will pay the price.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Graham White
Outrage as Pepperdine U. Blocks LGBT Support Group
Dean of Students says the new group Reach OUT is against “God’s will.”
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Graham White
PLAY: State of the Union BINGO
Grab your friends, some festive beverages, and our handy BINGO cards for tonight’s live broadcast of the 2012 SOTU Address.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Tara Kutz
