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Not TINA (There Is No Alternative) but TAPAS: THERE ARE PLENTY OF ALTERNATIVES
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The New Youth Revolution - Pastor Joseph Sissac

1. Define REVOLUTION and gain insight into the challenges our youth face today.  
2. A Biblical view of engagement from one generation to the next. 
3. FactorPoints: Joining the New Youth Revolution at COP.

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The Role of the Youth in a Participatory Democracy: A Summary of Seminar Proceedings - Afesis Corplan

The Role of the Youth in a Participatory Democracy: A Summary of Seminar Proceedings - Afesis Corplan | real utopias | Scoop.it
Afesis-corplan: non-governmental organisation committed to the practice and promotion of democracy in local government and community-driven development through sustainable settlements
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Poll: Millennials are more liberal than other generations - Allentown Morning Call

Poll: Millennials are more liberal than other generations - Allentown Morning Call | real utopias | Scoop.it

Although adults aged 18-33 are more likely to call themselves political independents than their elders are, they are also more likely to vote Democratic. Their views favoring activist government, as well as their stands on social issues such as gay rights, reinforce that voting behavior, an extensive study by the Pew Research Center shows.



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The 6 Best Arguments for Why Unpaid Internships Make Absolutely No Sense - PolicyMic

The 6 Best Arguments for Why Unpaid Internships Make Absolutely No Sense - PolicyMic | real utopias | Scoop.it

In her speech to UCLA students this week, Hillary Clinton took a stand against unpaid internships, blaming the "youth unemployment crisis" on the weak economy young people have been tossed. There are no real entry-level positions or on-the-job training, Clinton argued, and businesses are taking advantage of the young labor force with unpaid internships.

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Some very interesting evidence that unpaid internships don't provide the same value that a paid internship does. 

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Hi-Ho Mistahey!, Shannen's Dream, Youth Activism, and the ...

Hi-Ho Mistahey!, Shannen's Dream, Youth Activism, and the ... | real utopias | Scoop.it

Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin has created yet another gripping and sober documentary about Indigenous issues in Canada. With 2013’s Hi-Ho Mistahey! (which roughly translates as “I love you forever” in Cree), Obomsawin showcases her filmmaking prowess as she examines the educational experiences and frustrations of the Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario.

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Occupy the minimum wage: will young people restore the strength of unions? - The Guardian

Occupy the minimum wage: will young people restore the strength of unions? - The Guardian | real utopias | Scoop.it

“By going to college and graduate school, I thought I was insulating myself from being broke and sleeping on friends’ couches and being hungry again. The big, scary part is that I am going to end up where I was, but now I am going to be in that awful situation with $50,000 of debt,” White says.

 
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Economist, specialized in political economy and peer-to-peer dynamics; core member of the P2P Foundation