the Online NewsHour
E-mail This Page   Print This Page  
the Online NewsHour EXTRANews for Students AND Teacher Resources MAIN: ONLINE NEWSHOUR
7 - 12 grade level
SEARCH
ALL OR STUDENT VOICES LESSON PLANS VIDEO GO
Main: NewsHour ExtraU.S.WorldScienceEconomicsHealthArts and MediaStudent VoicesTeacher Center
Student Voice
Posted: 06.28.12
WORLD

SCOTUS Decision: America's Youth Speak Out


Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court Building
The Supreme Court ruled today to uphold the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, informally nicknamed "Obamacare". This court case has drawn the attention of the nation during this election year because of the effect it will have on the future of healthcare legislation; a key portion of President Obama's election platform.
Why this Student Spoke Out

The Affordable Care Act includes reforms that will change how young people can get and keep their health care, causing many youth to become vocal on the issue.


 

NewsHour Extra scoured the crowds at the Supreme Court building to talk to students about the ruling.

Video produced by Allison McCartney and Lora Strum


A bit about this Author

Students from the across the nation took to the steps of the Supreme Court building to support and protest the recent healthcare ruling.


Related Coverage

Extra: News for Students
Supreme Court Upholds Obama Health Law
Supreme Court Considers Health Care in ‘Trial of the Century’
Health Care Reform is Tricky Balancing Act for Obama

The PBS NewsHour
Supreme Court Rules Health Care Reform Mandate Can Stand
ANALYSIS: What the Supreme Court Decision Means
Long Wait Over as Court Weighs in on Health Care Reform Law


Speak Out
Publish your student editorial, personal stories and poems on Extra and reach a global audience!
NewsHour Extra is looking for smart, insightful, creative teens like you to share your opinions on current events and how the news has affected your life.
Even if you haven't written before, but have a great idea for a story, let us know! We can work with you to publish it on our site.
Tips and Story Ideas
Submit Student Voice or leave a comment
Your name
Your city & state
Your e-mail address
Your story idea, essay or poem
NewsHour Extra will not use contact information for any purpose other than our own records. We do not share information with any other organization.

SUBMIT

Student Voice
NewsHour
Students From Around the US Debate Gun Control
I think we've been witnessing violence for years, whether in reality through the media or through video games, and I don't think that's a first-hand effect.
Ellie, Student Reporting Labs
Send us your essay, personal story or poem
SUBMIT

Daily Video Clip
All Student Voices
FRIDAY
Former IRS Chief: 'Foolish Mistakes Were Made'
News Wrap: Sectarian Blasts in Iraq Kill 76
Outrage Over Sexual Assaults in the Military
Political Wrap With Shields and Brooks
Covering Watergate With MacNeil and Lehrer
An hour-long daily news broadcast.