Students: Tell The Nation How the Recession Has Affected You, Win $1000

Chilling in a coffee shop today waiting for my panel at Berkeley to begin and having serious problems with my computer (the mouse button is stuck, making typing quite difficult). CIRCLE plans on releasing their updated 2008 youth turnout numbers tomorrow. Hopefully I will have my computer issue resolved by then. In the meantime, students should check out this writing contest sponsored by The Nation.

The Nation has launched its yearly student writing contest. This year they are asking students to write about how they have been affected by the recession. Winners will receive a $1000 prize.

We're looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to answer this question: How has the recession affected you, your family or someone you know? Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. We'll select five finalists and two winners--one from college, one from high school. Each winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a Nation subscription. The winning essays will be published and/or excerpted in the magazine and featured on our website. The five finalists will be awarded $200 each and subscriptions, and their entries will be published online. Entries (only one per student) will be accepted through May 31, 2009. A winner will be announced by September 15. Please send entries to studentprize [at] thenation [dot] com.