Stories by Michael Gaworecki
The national, student-based Free Culture movement is built around protecting the "digital commons," or the potentially vast world of art and culture that belongs to everyone and can be owned by no one. Never heard of it? That's exactly what they're trying to change.
Posted on Dec 20, 2004
One enforces standardized tests, the other promises a federal trust fund; one pushes shame, the other promotes equality. Contrast and compare the Bush and Kerry approaches to education in America.
Posted on Oct 14, 2004
In the name of protecting free speech, right wing college publications are on the rise -- with help from national foundations.
Posted on Oct 27, 2003
Every Earth Day, ten corporations who cynically exploit environmentalist sentiment are given 'Don't Be Fooled Awards.' And the winners for 2003 are . . .
Posted on Apr 22, 2003
WireTap Guest Editor Michael Gaworecki explains why he chose Music and Activism as the focus of this project, and why music plays such a significant role in shaping our views of the world.
Posted on Apr 7, 2003
Students at more than 350 high schools and colleges participated in a one-day strike for peace in Iraq. Yet many remained on the sidelines as spectators, leaving the protesting and the warmongering to someone else.
Posted on Mar 10, 2003
Signing those Selective Service registration cards has largely been a symbolic act for America's young men. But a bill proposed in the House of Representatives this past January could make that one signature a life or death choice for all of today's youth.
Posted on Feb 25, 2003
Many college campuses are leading the way toward a more sustainable society -- by rethinking their own infrastructures.
Posted on Dec 18, 2002
From the rez to the block, from British Columbia to Albuquerque -- hear from youth on the next wave of Native organizing.
Posted on Oct 23, 2002
Think you're too young to make a difference? Hear from three recipients of the 2002 Brower Youth Awards who are doing their part to work for "conservation, preservation and restoration."
Posted on Oct 8, 2002
