http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:11:24 -0700 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:08:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m7d20-The-Michael-Jackson-America-forgot-remembering-HIStory?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner Gone Too Soon“I can’t believe it— I thought he would outlive me.”“I thought he would live forever. I can’t believe he’s gone.”These quotes come from two of my dearest friends. Yet, summarize what millio... parenting DC World News News social news charity health news music neighborhood and communities arts and entertainment Michael Jackson Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:08:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m7d20-The-Michael-Jackson-America-forgot-remembering-HIStory?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d24-EPA-Administrator-and-Earth-Day-Network-present-for-high-schools-unveiling-of-solar-panels?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology joined other solar-powered schools across the nation. The Environment Impact Club (EIC), fellow students and teachers, and Sean Miller, director of education for Earth ... Politics Earth Day Network high school events environment health news education and schools neighborhoods and culture family and parenting EPA Lisa P. Jackson Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:31:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d24-EPA-Administrator-and-Earth-Day-Network-present-for-high-schools-unveiling-of-solar-panels?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Local-DC-nonprofit-says-It-takes-a-whole-community-to-raise-a-child?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner District youths participate in one of the many sports clinics during the Trust's citywide field day“What began as a good idea became an eventual success,” said Millicent Williams, president and CEO of the DC Children and Youth Investment ... parenting education News events recreation neighborhoods culture family Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:46:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Local-DC-nonprofit-says-It-takes-a-whole-community-to-raise-a-child?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Exploring-homophobia-in-the-hiphop-world-and-men-who-live-secretly-as-gay-men?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner Do you think the hip-hop community can escape it's homophobic thinking?There are a few reasons why I felt compelled to publish a story addressing the homophobic nature deeply embedded within the hip-hop industry. For one, I have friends with careers ... religion relationships neighborhoods and culture Kanye arts and entertainment hip hop spirituality Wendy Williams homophobia Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:14:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Exploring-homophobia-in-the-hiphop-world-and-men-who-live-secretly-as-gay-men?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Nonprofit-strives-to-make-youthoriented-hiphop-music?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner  After spending his early years trying to become the next big name in hip-hop, Ben Wiggins applied his talent for writing lyrics towards a greater cause: helping youths. Grappling with the counterproductive direction in which hip-hop has gone, B... youths DC News music neighborhood and communities arts and entertainment family and parenting MD hip hop Wed, 13 May 2009 22:47:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Nonprofit-strives-to-make-youthoriented-hiphop-music?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Hiphop-meets-its-ultimate-fate-hiphop-surrenders-to-capitalism-dollar-dollar-bill-yall?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner For many years, hip-hop has been surviving on life support. Therefore, it was no surprise when Nas finally pronounced its death with Hip Hop Is Dead in 2006. Yet, Nas’ CD title said nothing different than what hip-hop critics had been saying f... parenting education youths entertainment arts music Kanye The Roots Common Lupe Fiasco Sun, 03 May 2009 23:12:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Hiphop-meets-its-ultimate-fate-hiphop-surrenders-to-capitalism-dollar-dollar-bill-yall?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Youth-and-adult-working-class-compete-for-jobs-in-marginalized-labor-market?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner  This economic recession has not only affected working class adults, but also the youth working class. According to the United Nations World Youth report, youths make up 25 percent of the working class. The International Labour Organization (ILO... parenting education youths DC World News News Politics education and schools recession Obama business news economy personal finance Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:38:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Youth-and-adult-working-class-compete-for-jobs-in-marginalized-labor-market?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d24-DC-organization-works-with-legal-officials-and-social-workers-to-restore-lives-of-DC-teens?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner  Too often youths from “undesirable” backgrounds are cast-offs viewed as never having aspirations of greatness. Their thoughts, desires, talents, and worth are overlooked. Unaware of circumstances contributing to these youths' fate, ... Washington DC parenting youths News Politics social news relationships neighborhoods and culture DC police DC Court child welfare system Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:51:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d24-DC-organization-works-with-legal-officials-and-social-workers-to-restore-lives-of-DC-teens?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Washington-DC-a-sexual-playground-for-child-sex-exploiters-Exposing-child-prostitution?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner During the past four years in the District, law enforcement officials, activists, and organizations have made a concerted effort to dismantle prostitution rings and enhance youth rescue services for MART (missing, abused, runaway, and throw... homeless youths Washington DC parenting public school sex education youths News Maryland Virginia violence child abuse relationships education and schools teachers students child prostitution Fair Fund DC police Massachussetts Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:16:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Washington-DC-a-sexual-playground-for-child-sex-exploiters-Exposing-child-prostitution?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d10-The-first-studentdriven-green-initiative-challenge-could-prompt-green-curriculum-for-all-schools?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Most recently, a committed group of thoughtful citizens, including 150 day, boa... Washington DC parenting youths News events environment green Ecometrica health news education and schools Green School Alliance Green Cup Challenge Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:28:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m3d10-The-first-studentdriven-green-initiative-challenge-could-prompt-green-curriculum-for-all-schools?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Nancy-Pelosi-and-other-elected-officials-to-speak-at-the-largest-green-youth-summit-in-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner From February 27th to March 2nd, Earth Day Network (EDN) will partake in the largest youth summit ever held on climate change and clean energy policies. Power Shift 2009 will mark the Energy Action Coalition's second Power Shift youth summit since it... Washington DC education youths News Politics Maryland social news events environment green health news science news President Barack Obama U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency education and schools neighborhoods and culture Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:25:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Nancy-Pelosi-and-other-elected-officials-to-speak-at-the-largest-green-youth-summit-in-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Ring-the-alarm-Chicago-educators-abuse-students-President-Obama-what-will-you-do?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner  I am ringing the alarm on public school officials, educators and administrative staves of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Yet, I will not emulate the crazed “Set It Off” girlfriend as depicted in Beyonce’s “Ring The Alarm&... Washington DC parenting public school youths News Politics violence high school child abuse social news elementary school President Barack Obama education and schools neighborhoods and culture Arne Duncan teachers students Chicago Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:45:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d20-Ring-the-alarm-Chicago-educators-abuse-students-President-Obama-what-will-you-do?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d18-MD-Superintedent-follows-suit-of-Chancellor-Rhee-with-school-closures-the-scandal-behind-it-all?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner It’s been over a year since Chancellor Michelle Rhee began axing away at DC Public Schools (DCPS) and staves with her “renew, revitalize, and reorganize” (RRR) plan, for which critics have condemned the way in which she has chosen t... Washington DC parenting school enrollment public school Washington Post youths News Politics Maryland social news elementary school education and schools neighborhoods and culture Governor O'Malley Prince George's County Schools Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:26:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d18-MD-Superintedent-follows-suit-of-Chancellor-Rhee-with-school-closures-the-scandal-behind-it-all?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Famous-photographers-and-writers-join-DC-nonprofit-to-help-homeless-youths-on-Valentines-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner “Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.”                                    ... homeless youths Washington DC parenting youths World News News New York social news events President Barack Obama Valentine's Day Covenant House Do 1 Thing entertainment recreation Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:45:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Famous-photographers-and-writers-join-DC-nonprofit-to-help-homeless-youths-on-Valentines-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Will-your-teen-renege-on-virginity-promise-this-Valentines-Day-Analyzing-the-promise-ring?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner The pledge:“I hereby choose to save sex until I am in a committed marriage relationship. Knowing this is the best choice for my health, emotions, and spirituality, I voluntarily choose to abstain from sexual activity until my wedding night. Onc... Washington DC parenting education public school teen pregnancy sex education abortion youths News Politics religion high school Catholics social news events health news President Barack Obama Day of Purity relationships Valentine's Day Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:28:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Will-your-teen-renege-on-virginity-promise-this-Valentines-Day-Analyzing-the-promise-ring?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Will-the-President-and-First-Lady-ever-visit-the-public-schools-in-peril?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner As many of you know, the President and First Lady escaped from the hassles of the White House yesterday to visit Capital City Public Charter School (CCPCS).  According to a statement provided by the Associated Press, President Obama told second ... Washington DC parenting education public school youths Politics President Barack Obama Michelle Obama Capital City Public Charter School Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:58:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Will-the-President-and-First-Lady-ever-visit-the-public-schools-in-peril?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d3-First-Lady-visits-Department-of-Education-but-her-presence-is-oxymoronic?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Department of Education yesterday, as part of her tour to several federal bureaucracies. The First Lady thanked employees for their service, while also cautioning them of the long haul ahead to restore the public... Washington DC parenting U.S. Department of Education public school youths News Politics President Barack Obama First lady Michelle Obama Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:25:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m2d3-First-Lady-visits-Department-of-Education-but-her-presence-is-oxymoronic?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m1d30-DC-governments-negligence-potentially-endangered-DC-childrens-health?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner I am certain many have become concerned with the D.C. metropolitan area water supply. Last year, studies revealed an array of pharmaceuticals, including mood stabilizers, sex hormones, antibiotics, and anticonvulsants, along with contaminants and bac... parenting preschoolers learning disability The Washington Post Co youths DC environment green health news science news Virginia Tech Children's National Medical Center Centers for Disease and Prevention WASA U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency D.C. Attor Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:32:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m1d30-DC-governments-negligence-potentially-endangered-DC-childrens-health?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m1d23-My-inaugural-diary-assessing-a-nations-change?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner Photo courtesy of Anthony Tilghman for AnthonyTilghman.comA little girl runs up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She runs toward a cemented monumental Abraham Lincoln. She prances across the platform.“I feel free,” she yells out to her ... Washington DC parenting News Politics America religion diversity events inauguration day 2009 President Barack Obama Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:40:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m1d23-My-inaugural-diary-assessing-a-nations-change?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1207-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner~y2009m1d17-How-much-will-your-inaugural-commute-pollute?cid=exrss-DC-Youth-Issues-Examiner With talk of “inaugural glam” and “who’s who events,” there is probably one detail many have excluded from their inaugural guideline list: “How not to pollute the environment with massive inaugural travel."&nb... 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