Anna Day flew into Egypt the day before the protests erupted. This is her story.
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The Tunisians Behind the Jasmine Revolution
TNGG was lucky enough to chat with two young Millennials, Ali and Aymen, in the country that started it all – Tunisia.
Long Live the ’90s
A lot happened in those ten years, and this optimistic (and pro$perou$) decade had a profound impact on how we view the world.
A Dream Deferred?
King argued that the destinies of All Americans were intertwined together. Now, more than ever, we need to remember his teachings.
Civility, Understanding Must Follow in the Wake of Tragedy
Americans need to come together and realize most of us really want the same things, we just disagree on the means to get them. Only then – once we remember the humanity of the other side – will this quagmire of a culture war finally be over.
What Do You Mean, Separation of Church and State?
Most of our laws in the U.S. and the Western world can be traced back to religion – either Christianity or Paganism à la Greeks and Romans. Religious roots are part of our national heritage, but that’s okay
5 Gift Ideas for the Pretentious Millennial
If you have a Pretentious Millennial on your hands, you know they aren’t the easiest bunch to shop for. Luckily, we at TNGG decided to help you out with a few thoughtful gift ideas.
Loko-oh-no!
The FDA’s decision to ban Four Loko will probably just exasperate the binge drinking problem. The drink is now more edgy, more badass, more taboo than it was before.
I am politician, and so can you
As the most educated generation in American History, many Millenials find this new trend troubling, and we’re not buying this silliness. We remember sitting back in class and learning that it is education, not willful ignorance, which guarantees the longevity of a democracy.
Repairing the Education System: A U.S. Tragedy
The education system in the U.S. if broken. A new documentary, the popularity of Teach for America and similar programs, and Arne Duncan’s insistence that we need to fix it shows that this is a top issue for this generation. But how do we do it? There’s no easy way.
