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Republicans Keep Fueling the Fire For Latino Voters
While some Republicans like Donald Trump call for mass deportations, the Democratic side has taken much more favorable stances towards immigration reform.
Community Celebrates the Reopening of the LGBT Center
Around 75 people attended the ceremony which included speakers, live performances, food and a silent auction. The Center provides resources and serves as a safe space for LGBTQ youth and allies to gather.No Thumbnail
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
There is a little-known term to describe this rush of anxiety people feel during smartphone withdrawal. It is called nomophobia. Some recovery centers even provide rehab for smartphone addiction now. These smartphones are, by far, ubiquitous among the younger generation. 87 percent of millennials said that their smartphones never leave their side, according to a survey by Zogby Analytics.
Does DACA Make You More Dateable?
Asian Americans need to join the immigration movement to diversify it, Kem said, perform more outreach, and gain as strong a media presence on the issue of immigration as Latinos have. “That really brings power to the Latino voice,” Kem said.
#WordsMatter — No Human Being is ‘Illegal’
Then I started to see terms like “illegal alien” and “illegal immigrant” in the news. It seemed like everyone was reporting on what these “illegals” were doing. But I still didn’t understand why these people, who looked like me, were being branded “illegal” when really, they are just undocumented.
Portuguese ‘Festa’ Draws Thousands to Small Town
This Portuguese traditional festival began in the mid 1700s in the Azorean islands, and was eventually brought to the community of Gustine by immigrants committed to preserving their culture.
The High Price of Procrastination—and How to Avoid It
People my age definitely have a reputation for leaving things until the last moment, but it can be dangerous lifestyle that can affect our future. The downward spiral of procrastination in my peers is further fueled by increasing social media and phone usage—people my age send and receive an average of 30 distracting texts per day.
‘My Health Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag’ — DACA Youth Turned Away From Medi-Cal
Photo courtesy of the Fernandez family. Story by Miguel Bibanco for The kNOw Youth Media. FRESNO, Calif. Read MoreNo Thumbnail
Central Valley Youth Say Pope’s Message ‘Already Having an Impact’
California is also where many of the most pressing issues raised by the pontiff – from climate change to LGBTQ rights and immigration – remain at the fore of political debate. YouthWire asked its youth reporters to weigh in on some of the Pope’s positions on climate change, gay rights and immigration, and what his message might mean for their communities.No Thumbnail
