Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the Vietnam War raged overseas, a different kind of battle ignited on American soil. Thousands of students surged into action ...

When I arrived on my college campus for new student orientation, I was excited to meet other equally ambitious young people with a plethora of different experiences. In my first class, Writing Seminar ...

On March 25, 2025, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University, Rümeysa Öztürk, was walking in a Boston suburb when she was detained by plain-clothed federal agents. A video of the encounter went ...

The challenge for 21st century student activists is to define their role in a time of peace and prosperity. Although it may be difficult for activists to energize students when there is no national ...

Student Activism Support (SAS) is part of UB’s commitment to supporting free expression and fostering a culture of civic engagement on campus. The Freedom of Assembly Support Team (FAST) is a group of ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Stepping into an ever-changing world plagued by conflict, younger generations feel ...

Student walkouts in Tallahassee are a form of democratic participation, not just disruption. The First Amendment protects students' rights to political speech and peaceful expression in schools. Civic ...

This move from TEA represents a dangerous weaponization of state takeover policy. Rather than using intimidation tactics to silence the speech of perceived political opponents, TEA and state lawmakers ...

Boston University’s campus is very familiar with activism. Divest BU regularly sends students to President Robert Brown’s office, hoping to have a meeting with him. # PoorAtAPrivateUniversity, which ...

From climate marches to Gaza encampments, students across the globe are demanding political change. Their activism is often praised as a sign of youth empowerment and civic engagement. But there is ...