America’s most resourced colleges could be engines of upward mobility and positive social change. But for now, they’re broken. Despite their rhetoric of diversity and commitments to the public good, they accept more applicants from the top one percent than the bottom fifty and funnel their students away from public service careers into big tech, finance, and management consulting. Students across the country recognize the need for change and are eager to take action. 

 

That’s where we come in. Class Action is a network of students, alumni and faculty from over 20 institutions challenging “elite” colleges to live up to their missions. 

 

We've had quite a year. Donations from allies like you allowed us to turn our idea into a national movement. To name a few victories, we were instrumental in ending legacy admissions in California, invited to speak at the UN General Assembly Roundtable on the Rising Generation, and we hosted a groundbreaking conference with organizers form 18 insertions nationwide. 

 

We need your help. One year after getting started, we're running down-hill and fielding new and exciting opportunities weekly. Your contribution will help us grow our team so we can take advantage of those opportunities. At this pivotal phase, and in this political climate, every dollar counts. 

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The results of the 2024 election underscore the urgent need to expand our efforts. “Elite” colleges and universities play a central role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Yet, for too long, they have primarily served the privileged few, admitting disproportionately wealthy students and funneling graduates into narrow corporate career tracks. This perpetuates inequality, undermines democracy, and fuels growing public discontent with “elite” institutions. In turn, this contributes to broader distrust in national leadership. At a time when democratic norms are eroding and public faith in institutions is faltering, this issue demands immediate attention.

With your support, we can drive our vision forward, fostering a leadership class that reflects the diversity and values of our democracy. 

 

We’re a lean and scrappy organization. Your tax-deductible donation will directly support the planning and execution of our campaigns to seed chapters on campuses nation wide, end legacy admission, and dismantle corporate career funneling.