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Stuff White People Like No.105: Unpaid Internships

2008-08-30T10:50:14Z

Complete video at: fora.tv

Blogger Christian Lander reads entry number 105 from his satirical list of "Stuff White People Like" - "Unpaid Internships."

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From kickball and dinner parties to graduate school, recycling, and knowing what's best for poor people, Lander, the Los Angeles based blogger, has been keeping track of the trends, ideas, and tendencies dear to the hearts of the majority demographic - Politics and Prose

Christian Lander is the creator of the website Stuff White People Like. He is a Ph.D. dropout who was the 2006 public speaking instructor of the year at Indiana University. He has lived in Toronto, Montreal, Copenhagen, Tucson, Indiana, and now Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Jess, a photographer who contributed many of the photos in the book.

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Joel Madden for Barack Obama

2008-08-25T17:05:00Z

Joel Madden of Good Charlotte asks students in North Carolina to help turn their state blue and volunteer for Barack Obama.

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TRiO: We Set the Stage for Success!

2008-08-30T10:43:37Z

This video was created for the MAEOPP Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) 2006 and presented at the MAEOPP professionals conference in Indianapolis, IN.

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Barack Obama on Hardball - MSNBC

2008-06-12T03:33:30Z

A special College Tour episode of Hardball with Chris Matthews. West Chester University - Pennsylvania

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A Dream Deferred

2008-08-30T10:50:19Z

Every year, dedicated high-school students are denied the chance to attend college, based solely on their undocumented status. These young patriots are doctors who will never get the chance to heal us, teachers who won't be able to educate our children, police and firefighters who will never be able to protect us—all because their dreams have been deferred.

All three presidential hopefuls co-sponsored the federal DREAM Act, yet it has never been made law. The DREAM Act would enable states to grant in-state tuition to these hardworking immigrant students, making higher education (and eventually citizenship) a real possibility.

We need to put pressure on all three presidential candidates to commit to securing America's future by enacting the federal DREAM Act in their first 100 days of office.

Sign the petition so that we can show our elected officials that the dreams of students must not be sacrificed to the anti-immigrant, anti-American status quo.

I Heart Tap Water Video Contest Promo

2008-08-30T10:31:24Z

Have you got love for tap water? Food & Water Watch is challenging college students from around the United States to declare their love for tap water -- and get it on film. Breaking the bottled water habit means not only recognizing the health, environmental and economic costs of bottled water but also building renewed confidence in tap water that is safe and affordable. Show your love for tap water by participating in the I Heart Tap Water Video Contest at www.takebackthetap.org

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College Democrats of America: The Tuition Treadmill

2008-08-30T10:26:38Z

CDA's commercial about the rise of student tuition. Part of CDA's "Reverse the Raid on Student Aid" campaign.

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A Crisis for American Students

2008-02-12T19:57:12Z

Apart from teaching ESL to help immigrants adjust to life in this country, I also want to help students like myself. When I have the chance to work with them, I always admire their perseverance despite the obstacles they face.

This morning I decided to take along with me some reading assignments and some applications from immigrant students my friend sent me late last night. My friend and I opened volunteer positions at the DREAM Act Portal (DAP), an internet support forum for students who need the DREAM Act (www.dreamact.info). We received a good number of applicants and we are looking forward to provide an opportunity for students to work on advocacy efforts.

Reading the applications encouraged me to reflect on the entire issue, as usual. As I pedaled away on the bike, I thought about the talents that these students were willing to offer to the forum without pay. They really are determined to make a difference for all of us who need the DREAM Act to pass as soon as possible. All of us understand that we can’t let the ball drop, because we are ready to contribute to this society. I look forward to recommend many of these students to be part of the DAP Team to help us with advocacy work.

If you knew a student in our situation, what would you do to help him/her out? I plan to answer that question myself once I graduate from college and become an active member of my community.

Keep It In Your Pants! (Your Credit Card That Is ...)

2008-06-03T01:05:04Z

Once I turned 18, I started receiving credit card offers in the mail, and I took it as an opportunity to start building some credit history. Little did I know that a few years later, after the ‘I’ll just use it to pump gas, buy this pair of pants for work, this book that I need, etc. etc. excuses,’ the charges would accumulate, and the interest rates, which never crossed my mind to keep track of, would have me swimming in the debt pool.

It’s easy for young people to swipe the plastic cards, and repeat the ‘I’ll pay it later’ mantra in their heads. Just out of college, I now face the bills of all the ‘little’ charges that I managed to make throughout my school life.

It was shocking to me to read that 41% of graduating seniors had credit card debt, with the average balance just over $3,000, according to the debt disease facts in www.keepitinyourpants.org.

I think young people need to be made well aware of the possible consequences of using these cards so freely, and of the astounding facts behind the credit card companies and banks that control this debt.
KeepItInUourPants.org is giving a perfect opportunity to get this point across through your own creativity by making a 30-60 second PSA, warning against the dangers of debt disease, yes, much like the dangers of STD’s, another epidemic. They will be giving away a $5,000 price to the first place winner, to be used for school related expenses.

Take a stand and fight this debt monster that targets our age group, while still taking the chance to show your artistic side. Go to www.keepitinyourpants.org for all the information, facts, and crazy videos. And from now on, keep that card in your pants.

Young people love to caucus

2008-01-12T20:47:44Z

Early stats from the Young Voter PAC on youth turnout tonight. Just incredible numbers.

Among 17-29 year old Democrats, 57% supported Barack Obama (CNN and FOX).

Youth turnout rate almost tripled in Iowa (CIRCLE www.civicyouth.org).

22% of the Democratic caucus goers were young voters, up from 17% in 2004.

60% were first time caucus goers and of those 39% of them went for Obama.

A total of 56,875 young people were caucus-goers with 46,640 caucusing with Democrats. Only 10,235 young people caucused with Republicans.

SFT TV Ep 28 (Interview with Bard College SFT)

2008-08-30T10:26:30Z

SFT TV: Log On. Tune In. RISE UP!!!

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Barack Obama at CDA

2008-06-06T03:29:54Z

Barack Obama addresses the College Democrats of America in Columbia, South Carolina.

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What Election?

2008-08-22T10:46:30Z

The Nation's Sam Graham-Felsen visits Villanova University on election day and finds that most students are disengaged from politics.

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