News tagged with civic involvement
Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles
Undocumented Latino youth in the U.S. face futures clouded by fewer rights than their documented peers and the constant fear of deportation. Such status constraints usually aren't fully understood until young adulthood, said ...
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May 11, 2012 |
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Digging in dirt, Arbor Day planting, may help build citizenship: study
Digging in the ground to plant trees may be an excellent gateway to further involvement in politics and civic affairs, concludes a new University of Maryland study, based on work with New York City environmental volunteers.
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Apr 29, 2011 |
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Adolescents hold differing views on civic and political activity
The record numbers of young people who took part in last year's presidential election, along with high schools' raised expectations that students participate in community service, have led to growing research on teens' civic ...
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Apr 29, 2009 |
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Study shows arts education benefits at-risk youth
A new international study shows teenagers and young adults of low socio-economic status involved in arts activities have better academic results and higher career goals.
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Apr 06, 2012 |
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Study: Young people not so 'green' after all
They have a reputation for being environmentally minded do-gooders. But an academic analysis of surveys spanning more than 40 years has found that today's young Americans are less interested in the environment ...
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Mar 15, 2012 |
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AT&T seeks to settle -- quietly -- with iPhone user
AT&T is offering to discuss a settlement to an iPhone user who won a small-claims case that alleged the company was slowing down his "unlimited" data service.
Mar 14, 2012 |
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Re-inventing the planned city
In response to population growth, many "new towns" or planned cities were built around the world in the 1950s. But according to Dr. Tali Hatuka, head of Tel Aviv University's Laboratory for Contemporary Urban ...
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Chicago as urban microcosm
Quaint Boston can’t match Chicago’s bustle and sprawl, but the two cities are more alike than not in fundamental respects. In fact, they’re surprisingly similar to Los Angeles, New ...
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Feb 15, 2012 |
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Poland defends stance on treaty after web attacks
(AP) -- Polish officials vowed Monday to stick to plans to sign an international copyright treaty that has outraged Internet activists and prompted an attack on government websites.
Jan 23, 2012 |
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New study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the most pressing issues in world affairs today is state building: how countries can construct stable, inclusive governments in which a variety of religious and ethnic groups coexist.
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Dec 09, 2011 |
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Study: Indian, Vietnamese immigrants become 'American' over time through civic activities
Whether contributing money to Boy Scouts, donating a sculpture of Gandhi for a Dallas city plaza, or successfully lobbying against flying Vietnam's communist flag in a citywide international celebration, a ...
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Dec 06, 2011 |
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Unions a catalyst for civic engagement, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Labor union experiences lead Latino immigrants to greater civic participation, a USC Dornsife study found.
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Oct 21, 2011 |
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Social media companies 'friend' politics
(AP) -- Social media companies have "friended" the 2012 presidential contest at a level almost unimaginable just four years ago, hosting debates and sponsoring presidential town halls while remaining indispensable ...
Oct 11, 2011 |
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