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Mass Shootings: More Than Mental Illness
Mass shootings have become an epidemic in the United States. In response to the recent shooting in Texas, Trump said he thinks that “mental health is the problem here.” He specifically said “this isn’t a guns situation.”
Youth Radio Podcast: Abortion in Texas
In this week’s podcast, Maya Cueva travels to McAllen, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, to learn about what the only abortion clinic in the entire 1800 square mile region means for the community and activists on both sides of the abortion debate.
Youth Radio Podcast: Transgender Rights
In the podcast this week, we tackle the state of transgender rights. Where do we stand? What has changed? And how do young people feel about it?
Meet Two Women Who Switched Sides in the Abortion Debate
Mercedes Soto, 32, is praying outside Whole Woman’s Health, in McAllen, Texas. It’s the last remaining abortion clinic in the…
Small Towns Can’t Afford to Stay Divided in Politics
But the more I hear talk about “rural” communities like ours, the less I feel like the rest of the country understands us at all. People seem to think we’re living in the past.
Words Of Wisdom For POTUS (From A High School Class President)
We asked current University of San Francisco student and former high school class president, Reyna Brown, about the trials and tribulations of governing, from planning events, to changing the world.
Not My President
As a young black man, having a president that looks like me gives me a real feeling of empowerment.
Young Americans Examine Trump’s Win and What’s to Come
We set up a confessional for young people to sort out their thoughts on Donald Trump’s presidency. From optimism to fear, they explore their feelings, and reflect on how America might change in this video montage.