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.
Desmond Meagley
Cleveland Gets Ready To Rock The RNC: Day Zero in Pictures
Youth Radio is live from Cleveland. We’re covering the ins and outs of the RNC–from a peace vigil to a lively anti-establishment protest all the way into the heart of the event: the floor of the Quicken Loans Arena.
Adulthood Delayed By Rising Rents
The apartment where I live in Emeryville is really swanky. But despite the on-site gym and pool minutes from my front door, I can’t wait until I can afford to move out.
Can Young Voters Win California For Bernie Sanders? [full speech]
Bernie Sanders spoke outside Oakland City Hall in downtown Oakland to an audience of nearly 20,000 supporters on Memorial Day. Youth Radio reporter Desmond Meagley attended the rally to document the event and speak to Sanders supporters.
DISCUSSION: How Can We Protect Youth From Homelessness?
Given the rising cost of housing throughout the country, what protections should young people receive to protect them from homelessness
How Can We Protect Youth From Homelessness?
Given the rising cost of housing throughout the country, what protections should young people receive to protect them from homelessness?
Moving Out Harder Than Expected
After a year of searching and saving, I still can’t afford to move out.
Overmedication
I thought it would be a shortcut to happiness — until I experienced the side effects.
What My Teachers Never Told Me About MLK
Until recently, the vast majority of my knowledge about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came from my school teachers. Since first grade, I’ve learned about Dr. King through many lenses: as a great speaker, as a Baptist minister, as a nonviolent civil rights advocate. But with all due respect to my teachers, they left something big out of the picture.