Activism

Americans Elect Strives For A Non-Partisan Presidential Nomination Process

May 4th, 2012

In a solid effort to break through our current state of dualistic political gridlock the innvative group Americans Elect is holding an alternative Presidential Primary using the open structure of the internet to bypass simple party affiliations to find a nominee.

Get Stephen Colbert To Fix Young America

April 16th, 2012

On April 19th at 2 p.m. ET, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Young Entrepreneur Council invite you to join us on 300+ college campuses in all 50 states to confront the epidemic of youth unemployment during a nationwide rally. With your help, we can make our voices and solutions heard — and reach our goal to recruit the great American hero, Stephen Colbert, to our cause.

Fight Digital Abuse With Angry Birds

March 22nd, 2012

Head to A THIN LINE to post the action you’ve taken against digital abuse and unlock a secret Golden Egg level of Angry Birds Space!

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We Want Your Opinion On Occupy Wall Street

October 19th, 2011

As you know Occupy Wall Street has literally been occupying the entire nation. We want to know what you think, and if you are doing anything to participate.

Stories of AIDS

October 10th, 2011

Former Fulbright mtvU Fellow, Andrew Magill is set to release his concept album Mau a Malawi: Stories of AIDS, recorded in Malawai with Malawian recording artist Peter Mawanga. The U.S. release of the album will be on October 14th at an event at the University of North Carolina. For more info click here.

LivingSocial CEO Tim O’Shaughnessy On Entrepreneurship

September 26th, 2011

Tim O’Shaughnessy gives insight on what it takes to launch a successful business like LivingSocial. If you have the next BIG idea, submit your business plan for a chance to win $25,000 in seed money. Head to MoverandChangers.com for more info.

LivingSocial CEO Discusses Entrepreneurship

September 23rd, 2011

Under 26 and not insured? Not if you don’t want to be

September 22nd, 2011

New stats show that more and more young people have health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. How many more young people? A million in the past year alone. Do they know something you don’t?

mtvU’s Against Our Will Campaign

September 22nd, 2011

mtvU has launched the “mtvU Against Our Will Campaign,” which taps into the growing student movement to end modern-day slavery. Learn how students like you can take action…

Against Our Will

September 22nd, 2011

PSA’s Promotionals: Chinny Katrina Given What can you do about modern-day slavery?” What Is A Pimp? What Is Sex Trafficking?

Interview With Vice President Joe Biden

September 16th, 2011

mtvU VJ Carly attends the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act hosted by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in Washington DC. Watch the full exclusive interview below as Carly talks with the Vice President…

VP Biden Says ’1 Is Too Many,’ Asks For Your Help

September 13th, 2011

This morning, Vice President Biden tweeted a video message asking for your help. Learn how you can join the 1 Is 2 Many conversation here.

2011 Movers & Changers: Gilt Groupe

September 7th, 2011

Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founders of Gilt Groupe, share their story and give advice on what it takes to run a successful business.