Gay Republicans Try To Open Doors, Minds
I’m young and queer, and it’s hard for me to accept that there are politicians who want to pass legislation that would make big parts of my life illegal.
Ellin O'Leary
Michael Steele Rips Republican Party #SOWHITE
Reflecting on what he heard from the podium during the Republican National Convention, the former RNC chair said, “We acknowledge the history, we love talking about the civil rights act, we love talking about Abraham Lincoln and emancipation. But we’re not talking about today.”
Calm In Cleveland?
The contrast between the security concerns going into the Republican National Convention and how the convention has actually unfolded thus far is shockingly different.
A Renaissance For Oakland and The Warriors
What does the Warriors’ success mean for the City of Oakland? Youth Radio’s Garrison Pennington finds out.
Pepper Sprayed In Youth Jail
It’s rare for guards to use pepper spray to control youth held inside most juvenile halls across the country. Youth Radio investigates practices in juvenile hall in Alameda County, California.
For Juvenile Offenders, Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door To Parole
Originally aired on NPR’s All Things Considered on February 15, 2016 In 2012, The United States Supreme Court ruled that…
Unlocked: Juvenile Probation Reformed
Back in 2000, Wayne County made some major changes to its juvenile probation system, making the program more therapeutic. Before reforms in Wayne County, the recidivism rate for juveniles was about six in ten kids. Now the recidivism rate is low — holding steady at around 16 percent.
Unlocked: From Probation to Incarceration
In recent years, Alameda country’s incarcerated juvenile population dropped by half. Now, instead of using detention centers that remove kids from their homes, judges are ordering young offenders into the probation system. But the system presents hidden challenges.
Oakland Celebrates as Warriors win NBA Championship
After an exciting six-game battle between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, last night Oakland won its first NBA championship in 40 years. So what does it mean to be one of the Warriors’ biggest fans?