What’s the situation with voter ID?
October 16, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
A federal court last week cleared South Carolina’s new voter identification law, ruling that the law was flexible enough to ensure that all eligible voters would be able to comply with the new requirements. However, other states have passed similar
Going for broke: could GOP convention elect nominee?
March 5, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
It’s the eve of Super Tuesday, the day on which the largest number of states holds their primary elections or caucuses. This year 10 states will have contests tomorrow, and given the high number of delegates at stake, the day
The payroll tax cut extension and you
February 23, 2012 | BY Chris Copsey
Rewind your memory back a few months to last fall when a battle was brewing between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill. The issue was over extending the payroll tax cut that had been in place and was set to
With new fees, should Gen Y leave big banks?
October 4, 2011 | BY Tony Aguilar
(Editor’s Note: Bi-monthly, Y Gen Out Loud will be publishing a column by Tony Aguilar, founder and CEO of Amiti Advising, an Austin, Texas-based financial planning firm focused on young professionals, young families, and college students. I’ve known Tony for
Book review: Y’s Up!
March 29, 2010 | BY Regan Mathias
In this economy, it's important that Gen Y understand not only how to get a job, but how to keep that job. Reporter Regan Mathias reviews a book with tips on how Gen Y can succeed in this market.
How credit card reform affects Gen Y
March 21, 2010 | BY Briana Conner
Y Gen TV reporter Briana Conner examines how the new credit card rules will affect the buying habits of Generation Y.
Tips for Gen Y to update professional image
September 8, 2011 | BY Kelly Olin
As we start another school year, now is a great time to update your professional wardrobe so you can position yourself for your dream job or internship. The working world often judges a book by its cover. Therefore, when job
Tips to achieve your S.M.A.R.T. goals
August 25, 2011 | BY Kelly Olin
As the summer winds down and we transition into the fall season, it seems like we are renewed with the feeling of a fresh start. It’s as if we have been “off” for the summer with an endless number of
Bill prefixes: decoding legislativese
August 23, 2011 | BY Chris Copsey
When looking at pieces of legislation, you will immediately see what is called a bill number, with an attached bill prefix. What you may not realize, however, is bill prefixes can be surprisingly helpful as you try to learn about
Standing your ground across the states
June 11, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
The February 26 shooting of Trayvon Martin has ignited a media firestorm surrounding so-called “stand your ground” or “castle doctrine” laws in the United States. It’s escalated to a point where on Friday, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights voted
WH Youth Town Hall challenges common perceptions of Gen Y
April 19, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
Journalists and members of older generations have skewered Generation Y recently in the media for being disengaged, apathetic and narcissistic. Young people these days are too busy checking Facebook and texting their friends, they claim. A longitudinal study (pdf) of
Dissecting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
March 27, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the federal health care law, but few understand what’s really inside this controversial policy. It has been two years since President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, initiating
Book review: End Malaria
May 17, 2012 | BY Julia Michaels
What can an ordinary college student do to save 655,000 lives every year in communities across the world? Contributor Julia Michaels reviews a book with the goal of putting an end to malaria with your help.
Use of antibiotics in animals harmful to humans?
May 2, 2010 | BY Stephanie Kuo
Is the use of antibiotics in the nation’s food supply doing us harm? Reporter Stephanie Kuo gets to the meat of the debate about the continued use of antibiotics in livestock.
Health care from the trenches
January 24, 2010 | BY Stephanie Kuo
As Congress continues to debate health care reform, Y Gen TV takes a first-hand look at how medical personnel view the problems and solutions.
Life after graduation
May 28, 2012 | BY Tamara Bell
This infographic, provided by USC School of Social Work, speaks to the challenges of job searching, networking, financial planning, and maintaining stress and mental health.
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