Category Archives: Political activists

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/11/08/ypwr_jameskotecki.jpg caption=”James Kotecki, 23, hosts KoteckiTV for Politico.com.”] He went to school to study international relations, but James Kotecki is an expert in something totally different: YouTube. From his Georgetown University dorm room, Kotecki started a politically-focused videoblog … Continue reading →

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/10/20/ypwr_amandabass.jpg caption=”Amanda Bass, 20, is regional field director for Georgia Campaign for Change.”] Amanda Bass tries to inspire young people to get involved in politics, paraphrasing something photographer Gordon Parks said about using a camera: “You have to … Continue reading →

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/10/12/1ypwr_haroutsamrav1.jpg caption=”Harout Samra, 25, is chairman of the Florida College Republicans.”] Harout Samra considers himself the embodiment of the American dream. With parents who immigrated from Lebanon, Harout says he grew up with everything his parents didn’t. Now … Continue reading →

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/08/31/charlie.memphis.art.jpg caption=”Charlie Smith, 24, is president of the College Republican National Committee.”] Twenty-four-year-old Charlie Smith will speak at the GOP’s national convention alongside some of the most powerful Republican leaders in the United States. As of a week … Continue reading →

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/08/25/ypwr_politics.art_lauren.wolfe2.jpg caption=”Lauren Wolfe is president of the College Democrats of America.”] To a lot of law school students, the Democratic National Convention is something to tune into in between study sessions. But Lauren Wolfe will be front and … Continue reading →

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/04/29/spike-lee.jpg caption=”Director Spike Lee speaks to Generation Engage members during a Get Engaged Forum.”]How do you mobilize young people this election season? We hear it over and over again: “The apathy!” “The sloth!” “The lack of civic engagement!” … Continue reading →