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Teaching Apathy?
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Teaching Apathy?

Researchers in the School of Education may have found a clue as to why young people don't vote. In a survey of high school student councils across the country, they found that students' first experiences with representative democracy, the high school election, is often considered a joke.

by Marina Krakovsky

The Cleaning Agent
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The Cleaning Agent

During 20 years of advocacy, Ted Smith has helped write environmental law and reform the computer industry's thinking about toxic waste they produce. With so many victories, isn't he ready to relax? Not by a long shot.

by Joan O’C. Hamilton

Brave Hearts in Tough Times
Columns

Brave Hearts in Tough Times

by Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell

Keeping an Avenue Open
Columns

Keeping an Avenue Open

by John Hennessy

This Is Getting Old
Columns

This Is Getting Old

by Kevin Cool

Red All Over

Grab Some Google