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In California, A History of Young, Powerful Voices in Journalism Emerge
In the Golden State, the youth have a long history of storytelling that uncovers little-heard narratives.
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Civil Rights Leaders and Students Who Laid It On the Line for Immigrant Rights
The campaign against Proposition 187 was a call to action for many people from all walks of life. For those with years of legal training, it was signal to use their training to support the immigrant community. For students, it was an awakening.
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Power & Health
Connecting the Dots: Health Inequities, Power, and the Potential for Public Health’s Transformational Role
Health inequities are systemic, avoidable and unjust health outcomes ultimately perpetuated by those who have power in society. Here, we explore four examples of health inequities and their relationship to power imbalances.
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City Rising
Proposition 16 and the Myths of Affirmative Action Debunked
Proposition 16 is intended to bring affirmative action back into the way Californians do business. I studied both the arguments for and against Proposition 16 and found that those against the ballot perpetuate several myths about affirmative action.
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City Rising
It Takes “The Town” to Fight for a Quality Education: Oakland and The Challenges Ahead for Public Schools
Improving the quality of education in Oakland public schools has been an ongoing uphill battle. In recent months, there have been significant wins, but due budget cuts and the current global pandemic, there are several looming threats.
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City Rising
What Can California Learn from Restorative Justice Practices Taking Place in its Schools?
Restorative champions say that the model reduces suspensions and engagement with law enforcement while increasing the sense of community and safety on campus. They say this type of change is possible not only for schools but also for cities and states.
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City Rising
Voting at a Younger Age Can Help Fortify America’s Electoral Democracy
Increasing inequality in society calls for a re-evaluation of national understandings of who and what a voter looks like, the precedent for enfranchisement expansion and reform, and what the possible consequences would be of lowering the voting age.
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City Rising
How This Year's Elections Will Affect Youth - And What They're Doing About It
Here are seven articles that help illuminate how California voter choices will affect youth — and how this next generation is responding to the needs of the times.