Why Elex 2016 Matters: Youth Radio Asks U.S. Rep Barbara Lee
Check out Youth Radio’s exclusive interview with Congresswoman Barbara Lee at the DNC.
Journalism
Reporter Myles Bess Describes: “Thousands of People Cheering and Booing” on DNC Floor
When Sanders took the stage, he received what “felt like a ten minute ovation,” reporter Myles Bess said. “You would have thought that he was the nominee.”
Youth Advocates React To Oakland Police Sex Allegations
Earlier this year, news broke that close to 30 police officers from the Oakland Police Department, and the Richmond Police Department, and a District Attorney Inspector were accused of having sex with an underage girl. Youth Radio’s Natalie Bettendorf reports.
The Bernie Effect at the DNC
When Bernie took the stage to end the night, the environment felt more like watching a band perform its last concert than a convention speech in the arena, complete with teary eyed supporters and a deafening silence from everyone but the senator himself.
Will This 18-year-old, Former Bernie Delegate Jump On The Clinton Bandwagon?
“Again I had so many, like, learning disabilities and issues in my home life. I kind of looked up to the presidents as something to aspire to. Back then, I was like, ‘One day I’ll be president.’ I don’t want that anymore.”
Snapshots From Philly On The Eve Of The DNC
Here are some of our favorite moments from the day before the DNC in Philadelphia.
What It’s Like To Be A Translator
Amanda Agustin translates for her mom, whose native language is Spanish. In serving as a translator, she has come to understand the discrimination her mom faces and serve as a source of strength.
Lessons Learned From The (Relatively) Peaceful RNC
At the Republican National Convention, a constant topic of conversation was how everything outside was… well, tame. Where were those rowdy protests we all expected?
RNC Wrap Up: Reflections From The YR Team
The people I spoke to have nuanced and complex perspectives on the election and their party: Colton Buckley comes to mind, a gay Republican delegate who demanded more inclusive leadership from the GOP.